In a shocking display of political vendetta, veteran actor and filmmaker Posani Krishna Murali has been subjected to relentless legal harassment in Andhra Pradesh. His crime? Exercising his right to free speech. The recent chain of arrests, court remands, and prisoner transfers across multiple districts paints a grim picture of how dissent is being crushed in the state.
The Arrest and a Series of Unprecedented Legal Attacks:
On February 26, 2025, Posani was arrested from his residence in Hyderabad and dragged into a web of politically motivated legal battles. Within 24 hours, 22 complaints and five cases were filed against him across different police stations—an extraordinary and suspiciously coordinated legal onslaught.
What followed was a calculated campaign of humiliation and suffering. He was shuttled across multiple courts, from Rajampet to Guntur, Narsaraopet, and Adoni, under consecutive Prisoner Transit (PT) warrants. The 67-year-old, who suffers from serious health conditions, pleaded before the judge, breaking down in tears, saying, “I am unable to walk, my health is failing. If this continues, I may not survive. Please show some humanity.”
However, the court denied him relief and sent him to 14 days of judicial remand, prolonging his suffering. During a hearing in Guntur, Posani, overwhelmed with distress, warned that he would end his life if this harassment continued.
A Systematic Political Vendetta?
Observers and legal experts see this as nothing less than a TDP-led witch hunt aimed at silencing critics. The use of multiple cases in different districts, forcing an elderly individual to endure physical and emotional torment, appears to be a well-planned strategy of intimidation.
The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) has strongly condemned the actions of the ruling TDP government, calling it a clear misuse of legal machinery for political revenge. The High Court, taking note of the excessive targeting, has halted investigations in two of the cases, but the damage has already been done.
The Larger Question: Is Andhra Pradesh Moving Towards Political Suppression?
Posani Krishna Murali is not just an actor; he represents a broader issue that concerns every citizen. If a public figure can be subjected to such state-sponsored harassment, what about the common people who dare to speak against the ruling establishment?
This case serves as a wake-up call for intellectuals, neutral observers, and democratic citizens of Andhra Pradesh. Are we heading towards a regime where criticism of the government is met with fabricated cases and judicial torture? Is dissent being criminalized?
The fight Is no longer just about Posani Krishna Murali. It is about free speech, democracy, and justice in Andhra Pradesh. If the people remain silent today, tomorrow, anyone who speaks against power could be next.
