Vijayawada, April28: Renowned film actor Rajinikanth predicted that Andhra Pradesh will become the number one state in the country if the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief, Chandrababu Naidu, wins in the 2024 elections. Speaking at the inauguration of NTR’s centenary celebrations, Rajinikanth heaped praise on Chandrababu, describing him as a visionary leader whose greatness is known even to foreign leaders.
Rajinikanth recounted his personal connection to the Telugu film industry, recalling that his first film as a hero was called ‘Bhairavi,’ and he accepted the role after being inspired by the movie ‘Patalbhairavi.’ He also spoke of his admiration for NTR, revealing that he used to imitate the legendary actor by holding a stick and praising him as an inspiration to him.
The superstar praised Chandrababu for his leadership skills and credited him for transforming Hyderabad into a hi-tech city. He also recounted his recent visit to the city, saying that it felt like being in New York. In conclusion, Rajinikanth remarked that he did not wish to talk about politics, as his experience taught him not to do so. However, he expressed his confidence in Chandrababu and stated that NTR’s soul blesses him.
