From NTR to Pawan Kalyan, a look at Telugu stars who have taken the political plunge

Here’s a look at the Telugu actors who decided to try their luck in politics and took the political plunge despite having a flourishing cinema career. While some of them managed to attract crowds with their stardom and gained supreme position, there are a few who failed to make a mark on politics.

NT Rama Rao – NTR who proved his mettle in showbiz, forayed into politics and created the Telugu Desam Party. He was the head of the party and went on to serve three terms as CM of Andhra Pradesh. He even beat Rajiv Gandhi in the local assembly elections. Credit: DH Photo

Mohan Babu – Mohan Babu shared a cordial relation with NT Rama Rao and was one of the ardent supporters of Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He actively joined politics in 1982 and also served as Rajya Sabha as a member of parliament representing Andhra Pradesh. Credit: DH Photo

Chiranjeevi - Chiranjeevi entered the world of politics in the year 2008. He started a political party known as Praja Rajyam in Andhra Pradesh. He was also elected as Member of the State Assembly from Tirupati. Credit: DH Photo

Pawan Kalyan – One of the most famous actors in Telugu cinema, Pawan Kalyan has entertained audience for over two decades. He took the political plunge in 2014 where he began his own political party, Jana Sena Party. Credit: DH Photo

Kota Srinivas Rao – Kota Srinivas Rao, an ardent follower of BJP entered politics in 90’s and held MLA position from Vijaywada East assembly for a brief period. Credit: Wikipedia