Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has landed in legal trouble for allegedly posting content related to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, his son Nara Lokesh and daughter-in-law Brahmani on social media. ‘Channels Are Knowingly Lying’: Ram Gopal Varma Breaks Silence on Police Summon in Defamation Case, Threatens Legal Action Against Media Houses for Spreading ‘False News’.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "The case is regarding a certain tweet I posted nearly a year ago, of which I have no knowledge. I have put more than a thousand tweets in that period. There is not even a prima facie to book that case... There is some kind of a conspiracy... All sorts of rumours were being spread in the media..."
Ram Gopal Varma Claims 'Conspiracy' After Legal Trouble Over Alleged TDP-Related Post
#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: On a case being filed against him by the Andhra Pradesh Police, film director Ram Gopal Varma says, "The case is regarding a certain tweet I posted nearly a year ago, of which I have no knowledge. I have put more than a thousand tweets in that… pic.twitter.com/YslJ0DpotJ
— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2024
A police case was filed in Prakasam district following a complaint lodged by TDP Manadal secretary Ramalingam.
According to sub-inspector Siva Ramaiah, the case was registered under the provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act.
"An investigation into the allegations has been launched," the sub-inspector informed.
Ram Gopal Varma allegedly posted controversial content on social media as part of the promotions for his movie Vyuham. The complaint was lodged against him three weeks back. Ram Gopal Varma Faces Legal Trouble; Andhra Pradesh Police Team Reaches His Hyderabad Home for Questioning in Defamation Case.
Ram Gopal is best known for directing films such as Rangeela, Company and Satya.