Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam is born !

Lights, camera, action! Amidst the flashing lights, zooming camera lenses and the vast gathering of ardous admirers, "Praja Rajyam" rolled out into action. With Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi at its helm, running the show, the official launch of yet another political party in India was nothing less than a cinema shoot featuring one of the topnotch heroes of the industry. Henceforth the 26th of August will go down in the annals of Indian history as the day when Chiranjeevi launched his political party right near the abode of Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati.

Addressing a massive audience of near about 10 lakh, the megastar seemed a new character altogether. He seemed one who had ripped apart the screen to appear before his admirers in flesh and blood to commune with them virtually one to one. With all the paraphernalia set , the opulent stage, the digital screen and other necessary arrangements, the show began on a low profile note. Having been a actor for nearly three decades, the proceedings started by playing the DVD of the actor's film Stalin; ultimately the show must run. The real show began when the hero walked his way to the stage acknowledging the roaring applause, shouts of joy and slogans of affection. When he christened his party as "Praja Rajyam" the whole of Tirupati reverberated in one voice of joy.

Chiranjeevi, the Telugu actor aware of the pulse of his audience addressed them in a way evocative of a passionate plea. Putting forward the right moves at the right time he cast his spell over one and all. Humbling himself as a serviceman of the needy, he explained at length the reason behind his switch over from cinema to politics. Categorically stating that it was a rule for the people and by the people, he was careful enough never to project his personal ambitions whatsoever. Reminiscing his childhood and humble beginnings, the actor went on to bare himself before the crowd, who responded to every word spoken with tears of joy.

The hidden politician in him came to the center stage when he spoke at length without mincing words about the land reforms, corruption, social injustice, naxalite problem, poverty crisis, budget reforms, welfare issues for the poor and needy, the women, and the like. Punctuating his speech with images from his movies, the function was a complete package in itself. Showcasing a glossy picture of a bright future, but cautious enough not to overtly attack the Congress or the TDP factions, the actor steered clear of all controversies. Presenting himself as a warrior ready to take up the cudgels for redress, Chiranjeevi envisioned an 'Ananda Andhra Pradesh' (Happy Andhra Pradesh) for all. Ironically the only black mark was the stampede that ensued and resulted in the death of a woman and causing injury to many others once the show was over and the showmen had left.

Amidst all this action, one must not overlook that with the launch of this new political party "Praja Rajyam", the Indian political scenario is getting heated up. Even without attacking either the Congress or the TDP, the actor has slowly but silently kicked off a cold war among the warring groups. It remains for time to prove whether Chiranjeevi would be a true successor of NTR in the future days to come or whether "Praja Rajyam" would slowly slide into oblivion.