Jr NTR Troubles and His Future

NTR Jr, or Jr NTR as he is popularly known, is now seen as a hot cake by various political parties. Jr NTR is perhaps one of the best public speakers in the Andhra Pradesh Politics today and definitely the top public speaker from TDP. But, he is now getting into teething troubles. Unless he makes some smart decisions, NTR Jr is likely to end up as an outcast both at Tollywood and in the politics.

NTR Jr is illegitimate son of Nandamuri Harikrishna, one of the son's of NT Ramarao. Little is known about the NTR Jr mother. From the reports, it is certain that she is a Brahmin while Nadamuri's are Kamma. Hence, it is essentially an inter caste relationship. Harikrishna had at least two sons through his first wife and again not much information is available about his first wife as well.

Until NTR Jr became one of the top heroes in Tollywood, the word goes that - neither he nor his mother got any respect from Nandamuri families. Even after becoming a top hero with substantial mass following, reports keep coming up that NTR Jr was not truly seen as a member of Nandamuri clan.

At the time, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was struggling to get crowds for the road shows and meetings, Nara Chandrababu Naidu first brought Nandamuri Balakrishna, whose daughter has been married to Naidu's son Lokesh. But, Balakrishna proved to be disaster in the public domain and became a comic character.

As options were running out - Naidu had no option but to pull NTR Jr for TDP campaign. Not surprisingly - NTR Jr, who resembles in physic, actions and dialogues his grandfather NTR Sr, became a star campaigner for TDP by huge crowd pulling. His campaign stopped mid way due to accident. Unfortunately, TDP's worst results of 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections have came from the regions where NTR Jr campaigned.

Elections are over and TDP was badly beaten. Yet, NTR Jr is the discovery of the elections for TDP. Now NTR Jr is in trouble - and probably under pressure as well, to choose between Film career and Politics. Political parties like Congress know NTR Jr family circumstances and they are trying to woo him into Congress fold. Babu knows the value of NTR Jr, as no one else in the party got the crowd pulling capability like this young hero.

NTR Jr is very young in mid 20's. He is too young to get into politics when his film career is looking bright. Now that he will come under considerable pressure, any decision would have significant impact on his future.

First, NTR Jr is like Karna in Mahabharata with in TDP. He got strengths, power and ability - yet, he will never be a king. Nandamuri's will not allow him to be the one to lead. Babu wanted to use NTR Jr for his political gains but - naturally wants his son Lokesh Naidu to be the next king. Having married his daughter to Lokesh Naidu, Nandamuri Balakrishna - would like hi son-in-law Lokesh than NTR Jr. Coming to Harikrishna, NTR Jr is neither his first son nor his favourite. Also, the fact the both wives cannot get along, it is the elder wife that would call shots.

Second, NTR Jr cannot leave TDP and join Congress. At this tender age, if he takes a decision (or mistake) to join Congress, his Tollywood future is closed. Nandamuri's are like first family of Tollywood - their community and friends hold the iron grip in the industry. Hence, it is very easy to put NTR Jr in loop line and close his career. Jr NTR cannot risk his career at this age.

Third, NTR Jr goes towards Congress, he cannot sustain by his image alone. Though he might get considerable respect than with in the TDP, his political future would not be bright either.

Fourth, if NTR Jr is keen to play a political role, he needs a mentor. This cannot be Babu, Balayya or Harikrishna for obvious reasons. In congress, Purandareswari - may be a good choice but it would be a difficult choise for either.

So, what is the best option? NTR Jr best option is to keep focus on Film career and build his own image. Now that people have seen his value, NTR Jr may have to wait for a political opportunity to become a natural choice. This will known only when, Lokesh Naidu's is understood in the public domain.

Any other decision, even under extensive pressure would be fatal for NTR Jr future.