Pawan Kalyan On Vijay's Political Rise: 'I Was Envious Of That Smooth Journey'

In this exclusive NDTV interview, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan reflects on actor-politician Vijay's rapid political rise in Tamil Nadu and explains why he believes the Tamil superstar struck a chord with voters.

Pawan Kalyan candidly admits he was "envious" of Vijay's smooth political launch, contrasting it with his own two-decade-long journey through Andhra Pradesh and national politics. He speaks about the challenges he faced, the role of nationalism in his political thinking, and why he entered public life despite repeated setbacks.