Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa’s son, Vinish, has made headlines after videos of a road accident involving the vehicle he was travelling in went viral on social media. According to reports, the incident occurred in Bengaluru’s RR Nagar when a Ford Endeavour allegedly brushed against a two-wheeler. Amid this development, Vinish’s mother, Vijayalakshmi, issued a clarification on social media, offering clarity that her son was not driving the SUV. She said the family’s driver was behind the wheel at the time of the accident. The incident has also made many to look up more about Vinish and his background. Read on to find out more about him.
Who Is Vinish Thoongudeepa? Darshan’s Son Makes Headlines After Road Accident Report
and his wife Vijayalakshmi have a son, Vinish Thoogudeepa, who was born in 2009 and is now 17 years old. Judging by his social media posts, Vinish has often visited the sets of his father’s films and shares a close bond with him. Several photographs also show the family enjoying holidays together. The only child of Darshan and Vijayalakshmi, Vinish’s social media profile further suggests that he is an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
Who Is Vineesh Thoongudeepa: Kannada Actor Darshan’s Son Vinesh with his family
Who Is Vineesh Thoongudeepa: Kannada Actor Darshan’s Son Vinesh is a fan of motobikes
He is currently studying at a popular institution in Bengaluru. In 2024, soon after Darshan’s arrest, his wife Vijayalakshmi met Karnataka’s then Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (current CM) to seek help regarding their son’s school admission. Their son had earlier studied at the institution but left a few years ago and later joined another school. The family had requested re-admission, but the principal reportedly denied it, making Vijayalakshmi to approach DK Shivakumar for assistance.
Vinish’s appeal to fans after getting abusive comments
Who Is Vineesh Thoongudeepa: Kannada Actor Darshan’s Son Vinesh With His Parents
Two years ago, Vinish Darshan, criticised people for posting negative comments and using offensive language against his father. Vinish, who appears to run multiple Instagram accounts including a fan page dedicated to his father, used one of his most followed accounts to express his emotions. “Thank you all for all the bad comments and offensive language towards my father and not considering that I am a 15-year-old with feelings, and even during this hard time when my mom and dad required support, cursing at me won’t change that…,” he posted on Friday.
About Darshan Thoogudeepa
Kannada Actor Darshan with his Son Vinesh
Vinish’s father, Darshan remains one of Kannada cinema’s biggest stars, commanding a massive fan following across Karnataka. He is currently lodged at Bengaluru Central Prison in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. He was arrested in June 2024 along with Pavithra Gowda and others for allegedly abducting and murdering the 33-year-old fan over objectionable messages sent to Pavithra Gowda on social media.