Famous figures take action for Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu! 'Release him'

Following the detention of famous actor Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu due to his support for boycott calls, many famous figures have published messages of solidarity on social media. His colleagues defended Üzümoğlu's right to freedom of expression, stating that his detention is a dangerous step.

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Famous figures take action for Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu! 'Release him'

Artists have reacted to the detention of actor Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu, who supported a boycott call.

A large number of famous names reacted to Üzümoğlu's detention and expressed their solidarity.

Child actor Zeynep Ebrar Karaca, one of Üzümoğlu's co-stars in the series 'Şakir Paşa Ailesi', stated in a post on her social media account, "My dear brother Cem, if they knew the beauty of your heart, no one would have the heart to hurt you."

Actor Kubilay Aka said the following in a solidarity message he posted on the social media platform Instagram for his colleague Üzümoğlu:

"I condemn the detention of my colleague Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu. I also find it very dangerous for the future that any colleague or citizen of mine is detained just for freely expressing their opinion. You may be covering one person's mouth with your hands today, but fortunately, millions are now aware of the perception being managed. This country will not allow the youth it has raised to be imprisoned. Release our brother Cem."

Famous names such as Şebnem Bozoklu, Tülin Özen, Gaye Su Akyol, Barış Atay, Tilbe Saran, Sarp Apak, Özge Özpirinçci, Melisa Sözen, Onur Saylak, Beste Kökdemir, Alican Yücesoy, Metin Akdülger, Bora Akkaş, Güven Murat Akpınar, Selahattin Paşalı, and Özgü Kaya also supported actor Üzümoğlu with posts on their Instagram accounts.

Here are the messages from some of the famous names who showed solidarity: