Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Duniya Vijay's Son Accused in Bengaluru Student Assault Case
Samrat, the son of actor Duniya Vijay, has been accused of hurting another student.
The two students reportedly study at RV University.
The disagreement allegedly began after one group overtook another vehicle near RR Nagar.
Later, Manish Gowda was reportedly confronted outside the university.
The complaint says he was pulled into a car and assaulted.
Manish was injured and is being treated at a private hospital.
He reported the matter to Kengeri police.
Police are investigating what happened before deciding on an FIR.
Samrat, son of Kannada actor Duniya Vijay, has been accused of assaulting fellow student Manish Gowda.
The alleged confrontation followed an overtaking incident involving a Gypsy and an i20 near RR Nagar.
The complaint says Samrat and his friends dragged Manish into a car outside RV University and assaulted him.
Manish sustained injuries, is receiving treatment at a private hospital, and filed a complaint with Kengeri police.
Police said they are examining the incident and will register an FIR after preliminary details are collected.
- Who
- Samrat, son of actor Duniya Vijay, has been accused by fellow student Manish Gowda.
- What
- Manish alleges that Samrat and his friends dragged him into a car and assaulted him after an overtaking dispute.
- When
- The report does not provide a specific date or time; the overtaking and alleged assault occurred earlier the same day.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred outside RV University on Mysuru Road in Bengaluru, after an earlier incident near RR Nagar.
- Why
- According to the complaint, the confrontation was triggered by Manish and his friends overtaking Samrat and his friends.
Complainant's Allegations
Police Investigation
What happened
Complainant's Allegations
Manish Gowda's complaint alleges that Samrat and his friends confronted him, pulled him into a car, and assaulted him.
Police Investigation
Police said they were looking into exactly what happened and had not yet provided a confirmed account.
Cause of confrontation
Complainant's Allegations
The complaint links the alleged assault to an earlier overtaking incident near RR Nagar.
Police Investigation
Police had not publicly confirmed the motive or sequence of events while their preliminary inquiry continued.
Case status
Complainant's Allegations
Manish filed a complaint with Kengeri police and is reportedly receiving treatment for injuries.
Police Investigation
The DCP (South West) said an FIR would be registered after preliminary details were gathered.
- Accused
- Samrat, son of Kannada actor Duniya Vijay
- Complainant
- Manish Gowda, a fellow RV University student
- Reported trigger
- An overtaking manoeuvre involving a Gypsy and an i20 near RR Nagar
- Alleged location
- Outside RV University on Mysuru Road, Bengaluru
- Injuries
- Manish Gowda reportedly sustained injuries and is receiving hospital treatment
- Police action
- Kengeri police received the complaint; an FIR was pending preliminary verification
- Police statement
- The DCP (South West) said officers were examining what happened