Netizens link Darshan Thoogudeepa's arrest to India's T20 WC win
What's the story
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, recently implicated in a murder case, has unexpectedly found himself at the heart of an unusual internet trend.
Social media users have humorously connected Thoogudeepa's legal issues with Team India's incredible victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
This unusual link has been circulating on the internet, with memes tying the actor's arrest to India's cricketing success.
Let's dig into this quirky juxtaposition!
Pattern recognition
Unexpected pattern found in Thoogudeepa's arrest and cricket wins
The online community started drawing parallels after observing a trend: when Thoogudeepa was jailed in 2011, India clinched the World Cup against Sri Lanka.
Similarly, India triumphed in the Champions Trophy against England in 2013 when Thoogudeepa was again incarcerated.
One user humorously tweeted, "Darshan sacrificed himself and went to jail after 2011 so we can win the World Cup. Thank you, Aquaman."
Another echoed the sentiment: "Rohit and Kohli should praise Darshan for his god-level sacrifice."
Twitter Post
Take a look at this post
2011: Darshan goes to jail. India wins the World Cup. 🎉
— Swathiiii 🌸 (@Swathi_Prasad96) June 30, 2024
2013: Darshan back in jail. India wins Champions Trophy. 🥇
2024: Darshan takes another jail vacation. India wins the World Cup again?! 🙄😂🙏🏻
Coincidence? Maybe Darshan should consider a permanent stay! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IFTZXiwHCS
Twitter Post
Here's another meme you cannot miss!
2011 -Darshan went to jail and we won the trophy
— APPU (@peter_parker_46) June 30, 2024
2024 - He again went to jail to make sure india win the world cup
Rohit and kohli should praise @dasadarshan
For his god level sacrifice #T20WorldCup#ViratKohli#darshanpic.twitter.com/ocD1QTHYHN
Past controversies
A look back at Thoogudeepa's past controversies
Thoogudeepa has been embroiled in various legal controversies over the years.
Per Glute, in 2011, he faced allegations of domestic violence from his wife, resulting in his arrest and a 14-day judicial custody stint.
Subsequent years saw further legal issues, including complaints of objectionable behavior in 2016 and assault accusations in 2021.
In 2022, producer Bharat filed a police complaint against the actor, alleging threats. The following year, authorities raided Thoogudeepa's farmhouse and seized Bar-headed geese, citing illegal possession.
Arrest details
Details on Thoogudeepa's arrest in the recent murder case
Thoogudeepa and his alleged girlfriend, actor Pavithra Gowda were arrested earlier in June in connection with the murder of Renuka Swamy, a 33-year-old pharmacist from Chitradurga.
Reports indicate that Swamy made derogatory comments about Gowda, which allegedly provoked a violent reaction from Thoogudeepa.
The victim was reportedly seized by Thoogudeepa's associates and killed inside his garage, with his body later discovered in a storm drain.