Cinema VinesIn the wake of a sustained sit‑in by Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) rank holders outside the state secretariat, several prominent Malayalam film figures have stepped forward to voice their support. The protest, which has been ongoing for weeks, has drawn criticism for the perceived silence of local celebrities, especially after their active participation in nationwide demonstrations over the NEET exam leak and other national controversies.
Actors Ranjini Haridas, Tovino Thomas, Naslen, Chandu Salimkumar, Leona Lishoy and Deepa Thomas have all joined the chorus of solidarity. They have shared videos from the protest site and highlighted the aspirants’ demands on social media, urging the public to pay attention to the issue. Ranjini Haridas, a well‑known television presenter and actor, was among the first to respond. She explained that she had not been fully aware of the PSC agitation until several people brought it to her attention. In a post, she admitted that limited online information had left her uncertain about the situation, and she pledged to study the matter before taking a public stance. She invited the protest representatives to contact her so she could hear their concerns directly, emphasizing that no deserving issue should go unheard, whether it is in Delhi, Kerala or elsewhere.
Actor Chandu Salimkumar, meanwhile, took a sharper tone, condemning what he called “selective solidarity.” He argued that people should not raise their voices only for causes that attract national headlines while remaining silent on equally significant local grievances. “Selective solidarity doesn’t make us any different from injustice,” he wrote. “The NEET paper leak matters. So do the administrative lapses in the PSC. To everyone gathering in Kochi and at Manaveeyam Veedhi, let’s take this cause seriously and raise our voices where they need to be heard. Let’s not allow political parties to divide our intentions. India’s youth and their efforts matter, irrespective of our borders. Think.”
With the celebrities’ endorsement, the protest has gained additional visibility, and the PSC rank holders continue to demand transparent recruitment processes and fair treatment. The involvement of well‑known film personalities underscores the broader public concern over administrative accountability and the right of citizens to hold public institutions accountable.
