Chiranjeevi, the Telugu mega star is likely to release his new avatar on the occasion of Sankranthi. This time it is not on Big screen. Chiru likely to announce his new Political party by the time of Sankranthi.
Recent films of Chiranjeevi, like Stalin , Shankar dada Zindabad have not done well at box office. Though the movies were rated good by critics, it was said that high expectations from fans made the films flop. It seems Chiru is not finding the story which reaches his fans' high expectations. So , he is thinking something which is too big to hit big screens.
This move by the actor, who has a massive fan following in the state, could change the political scene in the state. He, however, made it clear that his party would not be only for Kapu, the community to which be belongs.
There has been speculation that Chiranjeevi, one of the highest paid actors in the country, would enter politics before the 2009 Assembly elections.
However, the recent controversy following his daughter's elopement with her boyfriend and their marriage against the wishes of the actor's family dealt a blow to his plans.
On record, Chiranjeevi – in the film industry for 25 years – has been denying that he has any plans to enter politics and has instead concentrated on social services, especially blood donation.
He, however, was under pressure from Kapus to join politics to counter the Congress and TDP, dominated by the Reddy and Kamma communities respectively. The communist parties and other forces trying to form a third alternative were also appealing him to take to politics.
Chiranjeevi will be following in the footsteps of thespian NT Rama Rao, who created a record of sorts by becoming chief minister within nine months after floating the TDP.
When NTR launched his party, the Congress was the only dominant force in the state and people were looking for an alternative whereas Chiranjeevi will have to compete with several parties.
Some feel that Chiranjeevi lacks the charisma of NTR, who died in 1996, a few months after his son-in-law N Chandrababu Naidu staged a revolt in the party.
The sources said the actor, who hails from Andhra region, might support the demand for separate Telangana.