The main political players fear that their traditional support base might erode if the superstar takes the political plunge. The TDP is already reeling under widespread desertions by several frontline leaders who are said to be keenly-watching moves of the star.
The Left parties, who have been making efforts to forge Third Front in the state, said they would work with the actor provided he comes up with a definite set of policies and programmes.
Several senior leaders across the political spectrum have already indicated their willingness to join Chiranjeevi's party. Prominent among them are Congress MP from Narsapur Ch Harirama Jogaiah, former TDP minister K Vidyadhar Rao and former TDP MP B Nagi Reddy.
Chiranjeevi, who hails from West Godavari district in the coastal region, is seen by 'Kapus', a dominant community to which he belongs, as the best bet to fill the perceived political vacuum and end the domination of Congress and TDP in the state.
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