Santhosh returns to Kannada Bigg House immediately after release on bail

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Shortly after being released from the central jail, Varthur Santhosh wasted no time in rejoining the Kannada Bigg House.

On Friday, a Bengaluru Court had granted him bail following his arrest by forest department officials for donning a tiger claw pendant on the show. Santhosh was granted bail by the court in the afternoon on Friday, and after completing the necessary formalities, he emerged from central jail Parappana Agrahara at around 7:30 pm.

His return was met with an enthusiastic welcome from his friends and fans. Reports suggest that Santhosh had little time to spare as the crew of the Bigg Boss show quickly took him away.

He managed to have a brief meeting with his family on the NICE Road before resuming his stint on the Kannada Bigg Boss reality show. Santhosh's mother expressed her joy and defended her son's decision, stating that it would be beneficial for his career.

Kannada Bigg Boss Season 10 had its debut on October 8, with all the contestants entering the house on October 7.

Just two weeks into the show's airing, forest officials paid a visit to the Bigg Boss sets on the outskirts of Bengaluru, resulting in Varthur Santhosh's arrest for showcasing the tiger claw pendant.

Following questioning, he was presented before a court on October 23 and subsequently placed in a 14-day judicial custody. Varthur Santosh recently stirred controversy by wearing a necklace with a tiger claw pendant, violating wildlife regulations.

This incident sparked discussions about whether influential individuals have escaped legal scrutiny. Social media played a significant role in highlighting the issue.

In response, an official investigation was launched to uncover other influential figures possessing such items, and about the consistent enforcement of wildlife regulations, regardless of social or financial status.