Pawan Kalyan is one of Tollywood's top heroes, revered by many as a demigod. Many in the industry say that Pawan doesn't just have fans, but devotees.
With such a reputation, one would expect a significant impact when he ventures into the political arena. Yet, why does the anticipated industry-wide support seem to be lacking?
Pawan is currently campaigning in Pithapuram. Jana Sena, which has secured just a single assembly seat in its decade-long existence, is resolutely aiming for victory this time, with Chandrababu's backing, fielding Pawan from Pithapuram.
It was expected that Tollywood luminaries would rally behind Pawan Kalyan. However, instead of the anticipated flood of stars, only a handful have stepped forward, primarily from the "Jabardast" show, who are obligated by Nagababu.
Notably absent are prominent figures like Mahesh Babu and Prabhas, despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
Nani has taken a proactive stance, while Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan have shown limited involvement.
Chiranjeevi confined his support to releasing a video, and Ram Charan restricted himself to sharing it on social media.
Varun Tej and Sai Teja have campaigned, seemingly deciding that these smaller stars are sufficient for Pawan's campaign.
With the days dwindling, it appears unlikely that more support will emerge from the mega compound, as Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan are preoccupied with family commitments, notably receiving the Padma Vibhushan Award in Delhi.
So, in the final two days of campaigning, Jana Sena is not expecting to see any more faces from the film industry.