Political clashes are heating up once again in Telangana, as a long-standing war of words between BRS’s Kalvakuntla Kavitha and Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has flared up in public view. The tensions, which trace back over a decade, have once again taken center stage due to a controversial remark from Kavitha during her latest podcast episode. This isn’t the first time Kavitha has openly mocked Pawan Kalyan. Back in 2014, in what became a widely circulated and polarizing statement, she referred to the actor-turned-politician as a "comedian" and likened him to renowned Telugu film comedian Brahmanandam, saying that Kalyan was the “Brahmanandam of politics.” The remark, perceived as derogatory and dismissive, sparked backlash from Janasena supporters back then—and it has now resurfaced.

In her latest podcast, Kavitha reiterated this viewpoint, stating once again that she cannot take Pawan Kalyan seriously. She questioned his political credibility, bringing up what she views as inconsistencies in his political positions, particularly regarding national issues like the imposition of Hindi. Kavitha alleged that Kalyan often contradicts his own statements and claimed that his public persona lacks consistency, stability, and seriousness required in politics. She remarked, “He has no credibility in politics. One day he says something about national language, and the next day he takes an entirely different stance. It’s difficult to trust someone like that in the public sphere.”

This fresh wave of criticism has naturally provoked an intense response from the Janasena Party and its supporters. The party’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle has now responded by sharing a satirical and edited video indirectly referring to Kavitha as a “clown.” The video, though not directly naming her, implies mockery using visual and textual cues that leave little doubt about the target. The move by Janasena’s social media team seems to be a direct counterattack, echoing the tone of ridicule that Kavitha used in her podcast. It’s an escalation of the long-running narrative war between the two sides and could potentially impact political sentiments among youth and digital-savvy voters in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Political observers see this exchange as part of a larger strategy from both camps to consolidate their respective support bases ahead of upcoming elections. While Kavitha, representing a regional heavyweight party like the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has positioned herself as a vocal critic of national-level actors like Kalyan, the Janasena chief continues to project himself as a grassroots leader fighting against the political elite. Social media users, especially on platforms like X, have taken sides in this feud, with hashtags supporting both #PawanKalyan and #Kavitha trending at various times. Memes, reaction videos, and edited clips have flooded the internet, turning the entire exchange into a digital political showdown.

Meanwhile, the political heat generated by this clash could be a reflection of changing campaign styles in South India, where entertainment, rhetoric, and online narrative-building have become critical components of political branding. As Janasena continues to build alliances and gain traction, any such insult or perceived slight from rival leaders becomes an opportunity to rally supporters. It remains to be seen if this war of words will subside or escalate further in the coming days, especially with both parties ramping up their outreach efforts. Whether it helps or hurts either party electorally is still uncertain, but one thing is clear—political discourse in the region is becoming more theatrical, media-driven, and emotionally charged than ever before.