The dramatic victory of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) headed by popular Tamil hero Vijay in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections has brought him nationwide attention, with growing discussions on how his success could reshape political dynamics in southern India.
Now, discussions have begun in social media on whether a similar turnaround is possible in Andhra Pradesh politics with another popular actor Jr N T Rama Rao in focus and whether he could emerge as another Vijay.
As of now, Jr NTR has expressed any interest in entering politics.
After his unsuccessful attempt to zoom into active politics with his electrifying campaign for the TDP in 2009, he quietly took a step back, after realising that he cannot fit into the cunning political scheme of things of his uncle N Chandrababu Naidu.
Since then, Jr NTR has been maintaining a stoic silence on political matters for years, focusing entirely on his film career.
However, analysts believe his massive fan base and strong political lineage could translate into significant electoral influence if he chooses to step into public life.
Fans have repeatedly urged Jr NTR to uphold the political legacy of his grandfather N T Rama Rao.
Despite this, the actor has clearly stated in the past that he does not seek votes and is content if audiences support his films by buying tickets.
Even so, calls for his political entry continue to surface frequently. Observers suggest that whenever he decides to enter politics, it could create a major impact.
Now that Vijay has achieved a remarkable success in Tamil Nadu politics with his first attempt itself, the talk of Jr NTR emulating the Tamil hero has once again come into discussion.
For now, however, Jr NTR appears firmly committed to cinema, leaving any political ambitions to the future. But who knows, he might take a call by next elections, if there is any vacuum in the state politics!
