Pawan Kalyan Addresses Comparisons with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Pawan Kalyan Discusses Political Comparisons
Since C Joseph Vijay took office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, social media has been rife with comparisons between him and Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. During a recent address to his party members at the Jana Sena headquarters in Mangalagiri, Pawan Kalyan shared his thoughts on the scrutiny he has faced regarding his political journey. His remarks followed a congratulatory phone call from his brother, Megastar Chiranjeevi, who reached out to Vijay to commend him on his new role.
Pawan Kalyan's Response to Comparisons
Pawan Kalyan Responds To Vijay Comparisons After Brother Chiranjeevi's Call To The Latter
While addressing his party members, Pawan Kalyan subtly referred to the ongoing comparisons with Vijay without naming him directly. He noted that since the Tamil Nadu elections and Vijay's ascension to the Chief Minister position, he has been under pressure from supporters questioning why he hasn't achieved similar success in Andhra Pradesh. Pawan Kalyan emphasized that the political landscapes of the two states are vastly different, likening the reactions to children getting overly excited at a neighbor's wedding, despite having no personal ties.
Chiranjeevi's Supportive Call to Vijay
Chiranjeevi’s Warm Phone Call With Vijay
In a related note, Chiranjeevi's team disclosed that he had a friendly phone conversation with Vijay on Thursday. During their chat, Chiranjeevi congratulated Vijay on his new role and expressed his hopes for Vijay's success in serving the people of Tamil Nadu. He conveyed his wish that Vijay would emulate the people-centric governance of the beloved former Chief Minister MGR.
Film Projects of Vijay, Pawan Kalyan, and Chiranjeevi
Upcoming Films Of Vijay, Pawan Kalyan And Chiranjeevi
On the film front, Pawan Kalyan recently starred in Ustaad Bhagat Singh and has a project in collaboration with director Surender Reddy underway. Chiranjeevi was last seen in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and has several films in the pipeline, including projects with Srikanth Odela and Bobby, in addition to Vishwambhara. Vijay's latest film, The Greatest of All Time, was released in 2024, while his previous film, Jana Nayagan, is still pending certification from the CBFC after delays since its January release.