Sex tape case: Driver says Prajwal Revanna’s phone had 2,000 obscene photos, 40 videos; mother knew about his wayward ways

BENGALURU: The trial in former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna sextape case took an interesting turn Monday with his car driver stating that the former's mother Bhavani Revanna had been apprised of his wayward behaviour.

The driver, N Kartik, 34, from Kadavinakotte village in Holenarasipura, testified before a special court for elected representatives in the city. He stated that Bhavani knew about Prajwal's physical relationships with many women and his habit of recording their private moments on his mobile phone. The revelations came to light when special public prosecutor Ashok Nayak examined Kartik. According to Kartik, Prajwal's mobile phone contained more than 2,000 obscene pictures and around 40 such videos during his tenure as Hassan MP.

Kartik said he had brought this to the notice of Bhavani, who initially did not believe him. However, when he showed her the photographs and videos, she requested him to send them to her and rued about her son's ways. She also requested Kartik not to divulge the information to anyone.

After Kartik informed Bhavani, she counselled Prajwal. But the latter did not speak with her for nearly two months wanting to know who had shared the information about him.

Subsequently, she revealed Kartik's name. Following this, Prajwal reprimanded Kartik.On how the private photos and videos became public, Kartik recounted: "One day, Prajwal left his mobile phone in the car and went to his girlfriend's house near Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar. Out of curiosity, I browsed his mobile phone as I knew the password. Upon opening the phone, I found several videos involving political party workers, domestic helps and others. I transferred the pictures and videos to my mobile."