Kannada actor Darshan Thogudeepa has admitted to assaulting Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old fan, before his murder, according to a chargesheet filed by Bengaluru Police. The chargesheet reveals that Darshan kicked and hit Renukaswamy with a branch, adding to the shocking details of the case that has shaken the Kannada film industry. The incident followed Renukaswamy’s alleged obscene messages to Darshan’s wife, Pavithra Gowda, who is believed to have instigated the murder.