Pawan Kalyan compares his political victory to the success of Tholi Prema: ‘I haven't known victory for years’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan compares his political victory to the success of Tholi Prema: ‘I haven't known victory for years’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan’s Janasena Party won all 21 seats it contested in the Andhra Pradesh elections. Pawan Kalyan first tasted success as an actor with the 1998 film Tholi Prema. ‘No one ever told me I was victorious’ For the unversed, Pawan debuted as an actor in Tollywood with the 1996 film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi. Talking in Pithapuram after the Telugu Desam Party, JSP, and Bharatiya Janata Party alliance won the AP elections, Pawan said, “I haven’t known victory for years now. Only once, many years ago, I saw a victory called Tholi Prema when I was acting.” ‘Pawan entered politics out of free will’ Ahead of the AP elections in May, Chiranjeevi released a video about how his brother didn’t choose to become an actor, but he ventured into politics wholeheartedly.

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Pawan Kalyan emerges a brand ambassador of BJP: Experts
1 month ago

Pawan Kalyan emerges a brand ambassador of BJP: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan, whose aggressive campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the just concluded Maharashtra assembly elections resulted in a resounding victory in several constituencies, is turning out to be a virtual brand ambassador for the BJP, said analysts. “Pawan Kalyan may make use of the latest camaraderie and …

Batenge toh Katenge and so much more: How Mahayuti engineered a famous win in Maharashtra
1 month ago

Batenge toh Katenge and so much more: How Mahayuti engineered a famous win in Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

The manner in which the Mahayuti swept the polls just six months after the Maha Vikas Aghadi bested them in the Lok Sabha polls left many a seasoned observer fumbling for words. MVA's overconfidence and mismanagement After winning 31 out of 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra earlier this year, the MVA grew overconfident and seemingly assumed that voters will …

Pawan Kalyan goes on 11-day fast for Andhra Pradesh’s prosperity: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan goes on 11-day fast for Andhra Pradesh’s prosperity: Report

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this month, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan took charge as Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister, and he is charged up to fulfil his role and responsibility. Taking spiritual route As per a report in News18, Pawan is sitting on the fast for the happiness, prosperity, and welfare of the people of his state. Pawan’s new role Earlier this month, Pawan took …

Pawan Kalyan | The ‘power star’ of politics
6 months ago

Pawan Kalyan | The ‘power star’ of politics

The Hindu  

In the 2024 elections in Andhra Pradesh, actor-turned-politician Konidala Pawan Kalyan, the founding president of the Jana Sena Party, proved that he is no ‘run-of-the-mill’ politician. One among the top matinee idols in Telugu cinema, Mr. Kalyan’s political career has been a chequered one ever since he launched his JSP on March 14, 2014. Though Mr. Kalyan had launched his …

Pawan Kalyan takes oath as Andhra Pradesh minister: Who is the Janasena chief?
6 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan takes oath as Andhra Pradesh minister: Who is the Janasena chief?

Hindustan Times  

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan took oath as one of Andhra Pradesh's cabinet ministers as the Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu will hold the Chief Ministerial post. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan Kalyan, the chief of the Janasena Party and one of the National Democratic Alliance members who fought the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections together, was elected the leader of the …

Actor Pawan Kalyan elected as leader of the Janasena Legislative party in Andhra Pradesh
6 months, 1 week ago

Actor Pawan Kalyan elected as leader of the Janasena Legislative party in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The Janasena Party on Tuesday unanimously elected its chief, Pawan Kalyan, as the leader of the Legislative Party. Meanwhile, the Janasena Party chief proposed the name of N Chandrababu Naidu as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh at a legislative party meeting of the National Democratic Alliance held in Vijayawada today. TDP, Janasena Party, and BJP, which fought together as NDA …

Pawan Kalyan: The ‘Power Star’ who shone bright in Andhra polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan: The ‘Power Star’ who shone bright in Andhra polls

Hindustan Times  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “Yeh Pawan nahi hai, aandhi hai,” while introducing Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan at the meeting of the National Democratic Alliance partners in New Delhi on Friday, it provoked a thunderous applause. New Delhi, Jun 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Telugu Desam Party Chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana …

Pawan Kalyan meets PM Modi and visits Chiranjeevi's house to seek blessings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan meets PM Modi and visits Chiranjeevi's house to seek blessings

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakahapatnam: Jana Sena chief, actor Pawan Kalyan, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and also visited brother Chiranjeevi’s house on Thursday to seek their blessings. Pawan Kalyan played a central role in the formation of the TD, Jana Sena, BJP alliance in AP, which swept the state polls. Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena emerged victorious in all the seats …

Mahesh Babu says Pawan Kalyan’s political win in AP is a ‘reflection of the confidence’ people have in him
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahesh Babu says Pawan Kalyan’s political win in AP is a ‘reflection of the confidence’ people have in him

Hindustan Times  

Actor Mahesh Babu took to X to congratulate Pawan Kalyan on his political win in Andhra Pradesh. Mahesh Babu congratulated Pawan Kalyan on his win in the AP elections. Mahesh Babu congratulates Pawan Kalyan Mahesh wrote on X, “Congratulations on your remarkable win, @PawanKalyan! !” Venkatesh playfully called Pawan ‘MLA garu’ writing, “Congratulations dear @PawanKalyan on the historic win!!

How Pawan Kalyan's decision to not split anti-YSRCP votes made him a ‘game changer’ in Andhra Pradesh politics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Pawan Kalyan's decision to not split anti-YSRCP votes made him a ‘game changer’ in Andhra Pradesh politics

Hindustan Times  

“We will not let anti-YSRCP vote get divided in Andhra Pradesh,” stated actor and Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan back in March 2022 at Ippatam, hinting at an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party. How Pawan Kalyan's decision to not split anti-YCP vote made him a ‘game changer’ How did the alliance in Andhra Pradesh play a key role in its …

From Kangana Ranaut to Hema Malini: New parliament to have many celebrity faces
6 months, 2 weeks ago

From Kangana Ranaut to Hema Malini: New parliament to have many celebrity faces

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, With voters favouring many celebrity faces trusted and new this election season, eyes will be on the performance of first-time MPs like Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil as they take their place in the 18th Lok Sabha along with returning star-politicians Hema Malini and Manoj Tiwari. Hema Malini, another popular face from Hindi cinema, was elected for a …

Will focus on developing the State, not revenge: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Will focus on developing the State, not revenge: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Emphasising that the new government in Andhra Pradesh will focus on rebuilding the State and develop all sectors for overall growth, Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan asserted that neither he nor other parties in the alliance will adopt a vindictive attitude. During a meeting held at the party office in Mangalagiri on Tuesday, Pawan thanked his cadre, fans, …

Telugu Actor Nithiin Reacts to Pawan Kalyan's Results in AP Polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Telugu Actor Nithiin Reacts to Pawan Kalyan's Results in AP Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Power Star Pawan Kalyan is on the verge of a significant political victory. Marking the same, Tollywood actor Nithiin who is a die-hard fan of Pawan Kalyan couldn't contain his excitement over Pawan's impending victory. Before the election results were announced Nithiin took to social media to express his hopes for Pawan Kalyan's success. Once the results confirmed Pawan Kalyan’s …

Pawan Kalyan 'Man of the match' as Chandrababu Naidu roars back to power in AP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan 'Man of the match' as Chandrababu Naidu roars back to power in AP

New Indian Express  

On a day when Chandrababu Naidu roared back to power in Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan might have emerged as the 'Man of the match'. The Power Star, as Chiranjeevi's younger brother is famously known, had always been seen as an inconsistent politician, and someone who is unconventional too, more so after his humiliating defeat in 2019 …

Will Pawan script a political blockbuster in Pithapuram segment?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Pawan script a political blockbuster in Pithapuram segment?

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA : Ever since actor-politician and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has sounded the poll bugle to contest Pithapuram Assembly constituency, the segment has garnered significant attention not just from the State but across the nation. As part of tripartite alliance TDP local leaders and Pithapuram former MLA SVSN Varma also gave their support to Pawan Kalyan until the polling. …

JSP chief Pawan Kalyan’s electoral fortunes spur large-scale betting in Godavari region
6 months, 3 weeks ago

JSP chief Pawan Kalyan’s electoral fortunes spur large-scale betting in Godavari region

The Hindu  

Large-scale betting is reportedly going on over the electoral prospects of the Jana Sena Party and its president K. Pawan Kalyan in the Godavari region, particularly Pithapuram Assembly constituency from where the actor-turned-politician is in the fray. Many individuals are offering ten times more than the base bet if Mr. Pawan Kalyan loses the seat.” Close watch In Pithapuram, all …

Pawan Kalyan Infused Energy into AP Polls, says Lagadapati Sridhar
7 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan Infused Energy into AP Polls, says Lagadapati Sridhar

Deccan Chronicle  

Popular Telugu producer Lagadapati Sridhar hails actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan as the ‘man of the moment’ in the recently concluded state and parliament elections in Andhra Pradesh. “Undoubtedly, Pawan Kalyan ushered in fresh energy into elections in Andhra Pradesh and restored the chances and pride of TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance,” he says and adds, “When he walked out of the jail wherein …

Pawan Kalyan and wife offer prayers in Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi
7 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan and wife offer prayers in Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan and his wife performed special prayers at Sri Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. Following an invitation to the leaders of NDA alliance parties to attend the nomination in Varanasi, Pawan Kalyan and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu came to Varanasi on Monday night. Interacting with media persons in Varanasi, Pawan Kalyan, who is the chief of …

Allu Arjun sends best wishes to Pawan Kalyan ahead of AP elections: ‘I've always been proud of the path you have chosen’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Allu Arjun sends best wishes to Pawan Kalyan ahead of AP elections: ‘I've always been proud of the path you have chosen’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Allu Arjun took to X to send best wishes to his uncle, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, who’s contesting in the upcoming Andhra Pradesh elections through Jana Sena Party. Allu Arjun campaigned for Pawan Kalyan in 2019 also. Allu Arjun’s post Stating that as family, Pawan will always have his support no matter what, Allu wrote, “My heartfelt wishes to @PawanKalyan …

Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Varahi Vijayabheri Yatra’ to start from Anakapalli district on April 7
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Varahi Vijayabheri Yatra’ to start from Anakapalli district on April 7

The Hindu  

Jana Sena Party president K Pawan Kalyan will take part in his political campaign — ‘Varahi Vijayabheri’ Yatra in Anakapalli district from April 7. As per the latest schedule, Mr Pawan Kalyan will be conducting his political campaign in Anakapalli on April 7 and Yelamanchali on April 8. The JSP chief will take part in road shows during the day …

Mudragada Predicts Pawan Kalyan’s Defeat in Pithapuram
9 months ago

Mudragada Predicts Pawan Kalyan’s Defeat in Pithapuram

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Kapu Nadu leader Mudragada Padmanabham on Sunday predicted the defeat of Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan from Pithapuram constituency, from where the film star is contesting the forthcoming assembly elections. The prominent Kapu leader said Pawan Kalyan has already lost the assembly elections once. The Kapu leader maintained that he cannot support Pawan Kalyan, as he is fighting from …

Pawan Kalyan meets Chandrababu Naidu for strategic election talks amidst TDP-JSP-BJP alliance
9 months ago

Pawan Kalyan meets Chandrababu Naidu for strategic election talks amidst TDP-JSP-BJP alliance

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan called on TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu at the latter’s residence in Hyderabad on Thursday to discuss a slew of issues related to the ensuing elections. According to sources, the duo held talks on the election manifesto, the selection of candidates for the remaining Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies, and joint electioneering. It …

Bhagat’s Blaze: Pawan Kalyan mixes films with politics
9 months ago

Bhagat’s Blaze: Pawan Kalyan mixes films with politics

Deccan Chronicle  

Usually, the teaser of a superstar film boasts about heroism and content of their films, but the teaser of Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is loaded with political overtones. “Pawan’s opponent throws down a tea glass and says it is meant to be broken,” and later, Pawan retorts, “Glass represents aspirations of millions of people and will stay …

Pawan Kalyan to contest from Pithapuram seat, TDP released 2nd list for LS polls
9 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan to contest from Pithapuram seat, TDP released 2nd list for LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Telugu Desam Party on Thursday released its second list of 34 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, taking the total number of TDP candidates announced so far to 128 seats. On Februray 24, the TDP released its first list with 94 candidates along with Jana Sena which announced five names. Prominent among those who got the TDP …

Pawan Kalyan keen to win all seats JSP contests
10 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan keen to win all seats JSP contests

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan is keen on winning all the Assembly seats the party contests in the erstwhile undivided Godavari districts by undertaking a tour of the delta region from February 14. Like the YSRC’s ‘Mission 175’, Pawan Kalyan has embarked on ‘Target Clean Sweep’ of the erstwhile Godavari districts, JSP sources said. Pawan Kalyan, who starts …

Top producer hails Pawan Kalyan as visionary, hits campaign dust
1 year, 1 month ago

Top producer hails Pawan Kalyan as visionary, hits campaign dust

Deccan Chronicle  

Leading producer Bogavalli Venkata Sathyanarayana Prasad, who delivered blockbusters like 'Atharintiki Dharedi,' 'Nannaku Prematho' and 'Virupaksha' is the only Telugu producer to hit the campaign trail in the ongoing Telangana Assembly elections. He holds a key post in the Jana Sena Party and is campaigning for their candidate, Miriyala Ramakrishna, for the Khammam assembly seat. I had spent a lot …

Pawan Kalyan to resume poll campaign from October 1
1 year, 2 months ago

Pawan Kalyan to resume poll campaign from October 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan would resume his poll campaign styled as ‘Varahi Vijaya Yatra’ by starting its fourth phase from erstwhile Krishna district on October 1. Jana Sena political affairs committee chairman Nadendla Manohar held an online tele-conference with the party leaders from the region on Monday and announced a tentative schedule for Pawan Kalyan’s tour through various …

Urvashi Rautela calls co-star Pawan Kalyan ‘esteemed chief minister of Andhra Pradesh’, yet to delete tweet
1 year, 4 months ago

Urvashi Rautela calls co-star Pawan Kalyan ‘esteemed chief minister of Andhra Pradesh’, yet to delete tweet

Hindustan Times  

Urvashi Rautela recently called her co-actor Pawan Kalyan the ‘chief minister of Andhra Pradesh’ on Twitter, now termed X, and was mocked for the goof-up. Sharing a picture with her co-stars Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej, Urvashi wrote on Thursday evening, “Delighted to share screen space with the esteemed Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh @PawanKalyan in our film Bro …

Pawan takes short break from poll campaign
1 year, 5 months ago

Pawan takes short break from poll campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has taken a short break from his poll campaign on Varahi, to act in some new films. Pawan Kalyan began his first round of poll campaign by offering prayers at the Lord Satyanarayana Temple at Annavaram in East Godavari on June 14. Pawan Kalyan’s road shows and public meetings created a hype in Godavari …

Pawan Kalyan Urges People to Give Him One Chance
1 year, 6 months ago

Pawan Kalyan Urges People to Give Him One Chance

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathipudi: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has pleaded with the people to grant him one chance to be in power so that he would show “real development for AP and provide corruption-free governance.” Addressing a public meeting at Kathipudi on Wednesday, Pawan Kalyan said he had been running the party for 10 years with the funds he generated as an …

Pawan Kalyan to start AP tour from June 14
1 year, 6 months ago

Pawan Kalyan to start AP tour from June 14

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan would launch his tour of Andhra Pradesh on his poll campaign vehicle, Varahi, from June 14. Pawan Kalyan would start his tour by offering prayers to the Lord Satyanarayana at the Annavaram temple and then visit Assembly segments like Prathipadu, Pithapuram, Kakinada Rural and Urban, Mummidivaram, Amalapuram, P Gannavaram and Razole in the erstwhile …

Pawan says Jana Sena will contest in 7 to 14 Assembly seats in Telangana
1 year, 11 months ago

Pawan says Jana Sena will contest in 7 to 14 Assembly seats in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan announced on Tuesday that his Jana Sena party would contest Telangana's seven to 14 Assembly seats and a "limited number" of Parliament seats. Following a special puja performed at Sri Anjaneyaswamy temple by temple priests to his campaign vehicle ‘Varahi’, Pawan Kalyan told the media on Tuesday at Kondagattu in Jagtial district that his party, which …

Pawan grabs public attention via Vizag episode while TD takes backseat
2 years, 2 months ago

Pawan grabs public attention via Vizag episode while TD takes backseat

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan has succeeded in grabbing the people’s attention towards his party via the Vizag incidents on Saturday, while the principal opposition Telugu Desam took the backseat. Pawan drew much attention by conducting an open car rally and holding the Prajavani programmes amid controversies, ruckuses and police interventions to dampen his spirits. The arrests angered Pawan …

Pawan Kalyan immature, ignorant, says Nani
2 years, 4 months ago

Pawan Kalyan immature, ignorant, says Nani

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Former minister and YSR Congress MLA Kodali Venkateswara Rao alias Nani challenged Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan to go for elections without taking the names of NTR and Chiranjeevi. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Nani said Pawan Kalyan and Chandrababu could not win a single MLA seat in the elections without using the names of NTR and …

Mohan Babu Responds To Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Silence’ Remark Over Movie Ticket Pricing
3 years, 2 months ago

Mohan Babu Responds To Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Silence’ Remark Over Movie Ticket Pricing

News 18  

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan on Saturday attended the pre-release event of Republic, the upcoming political thriller starring his nephew Sai Dharam Tej. The 50-year-old Telugu star used the platform to raise the issue of movie ticket pricing and even questioned the silence of veteran actor and producer Mohan Babu on the matter. The Jana Sena Party president, in a fiery speech, …

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