The actor told a regional television channel that he was ready but it was up to the party leadership to give him ticket to contest. While announcing that he would actively campaign for the party, the actor made it clear that he would not recommend anybody's name for a party ticket.

Balaiah said he would formally announce his entry into politics at an appropriate time. His move is seen as TDP's counter to the plans of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi to launch a new political party.

'Everybody has the right to float a party,' was all NTR's son said on the superstar's plans.

Thousands of his fans attended the audio release function of 'Pandurangadu' at Machilipatnam town Sunday night. The function was organised to demonstrate his popularity in the coastal region.

Balaiah, whose daughter was married to Naidu's son last year, recently played a key role in making other members of NTR's family rally behind the TDP chief. Once described by NTR as the true successor to his political legacy, Balaiah was instrumental in ensuring that his brother N. Harikrishna is made Rajya Sabha member.

Junior NTR, the grandson of NTR, and other members of the family have also sided with Naidu, thanks to Balaiah's efforts. However, the TDP founder's daughter and Minister of State for Human Resource N. Purandareshwari has made it clear that she could never forgive Naidu for backstabbing her father.

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