Thursday, August 20, 2009

Big talkers turn chokers on stage

By J.R.PRASAD
Hyderabad, Feb. 21: Film stars who hold audiences spellbound with their thunderous dialogues on screen have turned out to be damp squibs when it comes to delivering speeches in public meetings.
Whether it is the Praja Rajyam chief Chiranjeevi, the TD hero Balakrishna, or Dr Rajasekhar, all have been equally uninspiring.
“Chiranjeevi's political speeches lack punch,” said the TD politburo member, Mr Nagam Janardhan Reddy. “There is no comparison between NTR and the PR chief.”
Though the TD criticises Chiranjeevi, its hero Balakrishna’s speeches have turned out to be flops. Many feel that the speeches lack the NTR punch.
“Neither Chiranjeevi nor Balakrishna are able to speak with clarity on the policies of their parties,” said Mr Tulasi Reddy, spokesperson of the PCC. “It is evident from their lacklustre speeches.”
Chiranjeevi has had to mouth film dialogues, twirl his moustache and slap his thighs to draw applause from the crowds.There are some actors such as Roja, the TD women’s wing head, and Chiranjeevi’s brother Pavan Kalyan, who are able to sway the audiences a bit.
However, their speeches are arousing controversy, giving enough ammunition to their political rivals. Pavan Kalyan's remarks on minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir led to protest demonstrations by Congress workers. Roja’s critical comments on Pavan triggered protests by Praja Rajyam workers.
Despite this, more film stars are set to take the stage in the upcoming campaign. Junior NTR and Taraka Ratna will campaign for the TD and Chiranjeevi’s brother Nagendrababu is all set to embark on district tours.

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