I Was Offered MLA Ticket: Jagapati Babu

Chandrababu has several admirers in Tollywood and several noted film stars even joined the TDP and became MLAs and MPs. Joining the list of Babu's admirers now is popular character artiste Jagapati Babu. In his latest interview, Jaggu Bhai heaped praises on the TDP chief.

Saying that he likes Chandrababu's vision, Jagapati Babu said that he supports TDP politically. The Nannaku Prematho star went on to say that Chandrababu was the man who developed Hyderabad and placed the Pearl City on the global map. Jaggu Bhai continues saying that all the leaders who came after Chandrababu are reaping the benefits set by Chandrababu.

Jagapati Babu then made a surprising revelation as he said that he was offered an MLA ticket to contest during Chandrababu's reign as the CM and that he politely refused the offer. He also said that he has not even 1% zeal to enter politics at the moment and that he will consider any future political offers based on his emotions and position.

Talking about the caste politics, the macho actor said that he strongly detests caste politics and that he hopes to see out country totally free from this caste madness, which doesn't exist anywhere in the world.

Talking about his favourite person in Tollywood, Jagapati Babu said he admires Balakrishna for his straightforwardness and that he too shares the same virtue. However, Jaggu Bhai also said that he likes every actor in the industry and that he wishes to work with everyone.