Darshan's Marriage With Vijaya Lakshmi In Trouble? Pavithra Gowda's Pics Trigger Controversy

Kannada actress Pavithra Gowda has shared photos of her with Darshan indicating that they have been in a relationship for a decade now.

On her Instagram page, she wrote, "One decade down; forever to go.♥️♥️ #10year It's been 10years of our relationship Thank you ✨✨ @darshanthoogudeepashrinivas @khushigowda_7 #forever #loveforever #hardtimestogether #10years."

As a result, this Instagram post has triggered a controversy in Sandalwood. However, it is not the first time that her post has ruffled feathers.

In 2017, the actress's profile photo on Twitter and Facebook in which they were seen together had triggered a similar controversy. Following the backlash from Darshan fans, Pavithra had removed it.

In November 2024, she had shared a video from her daughter Khushi's birthday celebration on Instagram where Darshan is seen cutting the cake with her and dancing with her.

Pavithra Gowda had worked in movies like 'Chatrigalu Sir Chatrigalu' and 'Bathaas'.

On the other hand, Darshan's relationship with Vijaya Lakshmi had reportedly strained a long time ago. Their issues became public in 2011 when the actor had physically assaulted his wife, leading to his imprisonment for nearly a month until she withdrew the complaint. During that time, she had accused an actress of causing disturbances in her life before publicly apologizing for dragging the actress's name into the matter.

According to reports, they have been residing separately for the past few years.

Incidentally, reports on Darshan's alleged affair with Pavithra had hit the gossip columns in 2015.

Pavithra had also spoken about Darshan's recent hit movie 'Kaatera'. She wrote, "Witnessed the magic of KAATERA and I couldn't resist but put up this post ... #kaatera is truly and exceptional film. The film is an emotional roller coaster with Mass and a message.

@darshanthoogudeepashrinivas you were lit in every frame like always 🔥🔥 your performance got the audience goosebumps . The action and the way you conveyed the emotions was incredible. ♥️♥️

@rocklineent Congratulations on another successful project.

@tharunsudhir what an extraordinary film you have made . You are truly a magician.

@aradhanaa_r u looked stunning , you have a great career ahead .

@vharikrishnaofficial your music is the backbone for every frame .
Many congratulations to the entire cast on this humongous success .

@chandrakumar__1011 When I see your performances on screen, I feel like you were born to act. All I can say is, Congratulations chanduuuuuu ♥️💐

Alll the best Team #kaatera 💐."