In a disturbing turn of events, popular Kannada television actress Kavya Gowda (of Radha Ramana fame) and her husband Somashekar were brutally attacked at their Bengaluru residence on Monday evening (January 26, 2026). The domestic dispute, allegedly involving close relatives, escalated into a bloody altercation leaving Somashekar with stab wounds and the actress traumatized by alleged physical assault and death threats. Both are currently recovering in a private hospital.
The Incident: Knives, Rods, and Threats
According to the FIR registered at the Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station, the incident occurred at the couple’s residence in NRI Layout.
- The Attack: Reports state that Somashekar’s elder brother Nandish, his wife Prema, and her father Ravikumar allegedly barged into the couple’s portion of the house.
- The Stabbing: During the heated argument, Somashekar was allegedly stabbed in the shoulder with a knife by Ravikumar.
- Assault on Kavya: In her statement to the media, Kavya Gowda claimed she was physically manhandled. “They pulled my hair, hit me, and threatened to rape and kill me,” she alleged in a tearful testimony outside the hospital. She further stated that the aggressors even tried to harm her two-year-old daughter, which forced her to intervene physically to protect the child.
The Root Cause: A ₹100 Crore Property & A Maid
While the immediate trigger for the fight appears to be a trivial issue regarding a domestic help, the underlying tension is reportedly a massive ₹100 Crore property dispute.
- The Maid Issue: Kavya explained that the conflict started when her in-laws falsely accused her child’s nanny (Suma) of theft. When Kavya defended the nanny, the argument spiraled out of control.
- The Property Angle: The family lives in a joint setup in KR Puram. Sources suggest there has been long-standing friction between the brothers (Somashekar and Nandish) regarding the partition of their ancestral property valued at nearly ₹100 Crores.
Counter-Allegations: “She Abused Us”
The case has become a “he-said-she-said” legal battle as the accused party has filed a counter-complaint. Prema (Kavya’s sister-in-law) has alleged that it was Kavya and Somashekar who initiated the violence. In her complaint, she claims that Somashekar misbehaved with her and that Kavya verbally abused her father. The other side maintains that the physical altercation was a result of mutual aggression.
Police Action
The Bengaluru Police have registered FIRs against four individuals: Nandish, Prema, Ravikumar, and Priya. They have been booked under sections related to:
- Attempt to Murder (due to the stabbing).
- Assault and Criminal Intimidation.
- Outraging the Modesty of a Woman.
Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from inside the house to verify the sequence of events.
Who is Kavya Gowda?
Kavya Gowda is a household name in Karnataka, best known for her lead role in the hit serial “Radha Ramana” and her appearance in Gandhari. She married businessman Somashekar in a lavish ceremony in 2021 and took a break from acting to focus on her family. The couple welcomed their daughter in January 2024. This incident marks a tragic disruption to what fans believed was a happy domestic life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What happened to Kavya Gowda’s husband? Kavya Gowda’s husband, Somashekar, was allegedly stabbed in the shoulder by his relatives during a family dispute on January 26, 2026. He is currently stable.
2. Who attacked Kavya Gowda? The actress has named her brother-in-law Nandish, sister-in-law Prema, and Prema’s father Ravikumar as the attackers.
3. Why was Kavya Gowda attacked? The dispute reportedly stems from issues regarding a domestic help and a larger conflict over a joint family property worth ₹100 Crores.
4. Is Kavya Gowda injured? Yes, she has alleged physical assault (hair pulling, beating) and severe mental trauma due to threats made against her and her daughter.
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