The 103rd birth anniversary of legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was observed with reverence across the Telugu states on Wednesday. As is customary, actor Jr NTR visited NTR Ghat in Hyderabad early in the morning. As he spent a few moments paying tribute to his grandfather, chants of “CM NTR” were raised by fans gathered there.
The slogan drew attention once to the recurring speculation about Jr NTR’s political future.
According to a senior producer who did not wish to be named, the slogans are largely a reflection of fan enthusiasm rather than any indication of the actor’s political plans.
“I don’t think NTR is considering politics at this stage of his career,” the producer said. “He is currently focused on consolidating his position as one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema and expanding his presence as a pan-India actor. Politics can wait.”
The producer noted that similar slogans have been heard during the actor’s visits to NTR Ghat in previous years too, but they appeared louder this time.
Industry observers attribute this renewed enthusiasm partly to recent political developments in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, where actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rise has inspired fans of several film stars across South India to envisage a similar trajectory for their idols.
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