Pavithra Gowda, an associate of Kannada actor Darshan, was released from Bengaluru Central Prison in the Renukaswamy murder case. Darshan, arrested in June, completed his bail formalities. The victim, Renukaswamy, was allegedly tortured and killed over obscene messages sent to Gowda. Darshan’s fans celebrated the bail announcement outside BGS Hospital, where he was hospitalized.