Striking differences between Chiru and NTR

As the megastar’s fans are going gaga over his entry into politics, the big question that everyone is asking is whether Chiranjeevi will make an impact like Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. While the one thing common to both Chiranjeevi and NTR is their popularity, they are, however, as different as chalk and cheese in their mannerisms, outlook and the way they deal with people, among others.

The most striking quality of NTR that made him a huge success was that he was immutable and always held his views firm even in the face of strongest opposition. He simply would be unmoved by criticism and had a devil-may-care attitude to everyone and everything. Here is a revealer. But Chiranjeevi is sensitive and finds difficult to swallow any hurtful comments. During the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Telugu film industry, a veiled attack on him by actor Mohan Babu made Chiranjeevi emotional.

NTR had the ability to respond spontaneously to any development around him. Chiranjeevi may be one who ‘thinks and inks’ but his slow response to events gives an impression that he is not comfortable in jumping to conclusions and taking instant decisions. When confronted with some situations in his own family life, Chiranjeevi took a long time to react. In politics, like in comedy, timing is important. NTR was an adamant leader. Most of the important decisions were his own. He could neither be influenced nor would he consult anyone. Chiranjeevi hardly looks like he takes decisions on his own. By now the world has come to know that his brother-in-law Allu Aravind wields the greatest influence on him.

NTR was also described as ‘Empty Drama Rao’ by his Congress critics for the theatrics that he indulged in. One day, he would come wearing an ear pendant. Another day, he would dress up as Swami Vivekananda. He never ceased to spring pleasant surprises. Quite obviously Chiranjeevi does not believe in throwing surprises. In fact, he drags suspenses to the point where people get a bit bored. The launch of his political party best illustrates that. There has been talk about it for such a long time that people around him, including his brothers, had to convince people that he, indeed would be jumping into politics.

NTR was a fighter to the core. When Rajiv Gandhi as prime minister passed some comments against him, NTR retorted calling him a Kurra kunka. Chiranjeevi, by nature does not like to rub people on the wrong side. In fact, the wannabe politician, is learnt to have decided not to fight back against any individuals in both the Congress and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) or other parties if they call him names. — [Telugudreams]