‘People asked if I am a criminal’: Scriptwriter Rajesh Thillenkeri to sue PSC over bulletin error Award-winning scriptwriter Rajesh Thillenkeri has decided to file a lawsuit against the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) after the government body mistakenly published his name alongside that of a murder-accused individual, Akash Thillankeri, in a recent bulletin. The error has led to widespread confusion and distress for Thillenkeri, who has faced a barrage of phone calls from strangers questioning his identity and accusing him of criminal activities. The incident occurred when the PSC, in its official bulletin, listed Thillenkeri’s name alongside Akash Thillankeri, a man accused of murder. This mix-up has caused significant personal and professional turmoil for Thillenkeri. Speaking to Mathrubhumi English, he described the experience as deeply traumatic, stating that it has disrupted his ability to work on his upcoming film project. The script for the film was set to begin shooting next month, but the stress from the ordeal has left him unable to write. Thillenkeri recounted receiving hundreds of calls from unknown individuals, many of whom approached him with mocking questions about his alleged involvement in criminal activities. Some callers even went so far as to ask if he would be willing to carry out crimes on their behalf. The constant harassment has taken a toll on his mental health, forcing him to pause his work. In response to the situation, Thillenkeri has decided to file a case in the Kerala High Court on Monday. He emphasized that the PSC’s mistake was not just a clerical error but a serious lapse in responsibility. “A mistake of this magnitude should never have happened in a PSC bulletin,” he stated.#kerala_high_court #rajesh_thillenkeri #kerala_public_service_commission #akash_thillankeri #mathrubhumi_english
