'I apologize to the people of Karnataka for what has happened in my life – my sincere thanks to fans and industry friends who stood behind me when I was in big trauma in life' – challenging star Darshan disclosed at the crowded media meet on Sunday afternoon at City Institute in Chamrajpet.

Darshan released on conditional bail on 7th of October from Parappana Agrahara prison reached home on the same day and proceeded to Chamundi Hills in Mysore on Saturday for blessings from Goddess Chamundeswari. He stayed in his farm house in Mysore and rushed to Bangalore for public apology before the media.

I would not even think of such days in my life. I am happy because of my wife Vijayalakshmi. I will live happily now onwards and continue my career. I did not know fans are such a large number. I am back to films in a few days and I will take up 'Chingari' first. I move on to 'Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna', 'Viraat', Bul Bul, Mesthri and others films he disclosed.

Smt Vijayalakshmi Darshan also present at the media address says the family bondage has strengthened after this episode. Darshan is a changed personality today. We will life happily in future. The tragedy happened at the heat of the moment in life. We have overcome it she pointed.

Darshan brother Dinakar, actors Srujan Lokesh, Dharma Keerthiraj, director Naganna, producer of Chingari and others were present at the media address.