Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Drishyam-Inspired Murders Uncovered in Karnataka After 5 Years
In Karnataka, India, two murders were committed, and the criminals tried to hide their crimes by following the plot of the movie 'Drishyam'.
One man, Umesh, killed his wife, Lalitha, after marital issues.
Another man, Kiran, killed his wife Pooja in 2019.
Kiran was inspired by the movie, burying Pooja's body and creating a false story.
Years later, another murder investigation led police to discover both cases.
Police found the bodies, and both killers were arrested.
A man used the movie 'Drishyam' as inspiration for covering up a murder.
Umesh killed his wife Lalitha, and Kiran killed his wife Pooja in 2019.
Lalitha's murder was discovered after she shared her live location before her death.
Kiran Kumar confessed to killing his wife Pooja five years prior, taking inspiration from Drishyam.
Kiran attempted to destroy evidence, also inspired by Drishyam 2, before being caught.
- Who
- Umesh, Kiran Kumar, Lalitha (Divya), and Pooja
- What
- Two murders inspired by the film 'Drishyam', covered up by elaborate schemes, and later uncovered by police.
- When
- 2019 and 2024
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Umesh killed Lalitha due to marital issues. Kiran killed Pooja after fights.
- Victims
- Lalitha (Divya) and Pooja
- Perpetrators
- Umesh and Kiran Kumar
- Crime Inspiration
- Malayalam film 'Drishyam'
- Lalitha's Death Date
- August 2024
- Pooja's Death Date
- May 1, 2019
- Motive
- Marital discord and attempts to conceal the crimes
- Current Status
- Umesh and Kiran out on bail.