There is a peculiar problem with film stars entering politics. They are used to interacting only with film correspondents, most of whom do not command respect before these stars. This is not to belittle any film correspondent, but many of them also do PR job for the film stars; therefore, whatever the stars dictate, they write it.
So, such film stars tend to think that they can behave similarly with all other reporters.
In the earlier days of entering politics, too, N T Rama Rao used to think that all journalists were same. When he first addressed press conference after launching Telugu Desam, senior political correspondents from leading dailies came to his residence. When he entered the press conference hall, he thought all the correspondents would get up and wish him, as it was his experience with the film journos. But nothing of that sort had happened, as political correspondents were not used to such practice. NTR looked at his then political advisor P Upendra with a frowning face and the latter quietly told him that they were all political correspondents and not film correspondents. It took some time for NTR to deal with political correspondents.
Now, megastar Chiranjeevi, too, is entering politics. Hitherto, he dealt with only film journalists. Now, he would have to encounter political correspondents. He needs to be a little careful while talking to the media, especially since electronic media is hyperactive and has the capacity to distort any news according to its own convenience.
It is learnt he has taken a few mock media sessions to learn how to deal with the media. To be on the safe side, Chiru is said to be asking for a written questionnaire, based on which he would give interviews to the media. Well, that will not serve the purpose, Chiru.
Be prepared for a media onslaught, once you enter politics!
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