Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi inaugurated his state-of-the-art party office at 12:50 am on Monday at Banjara Hills Road No 45. The party office is close to his brother-in-law Allu Arvind’s film company, Geeta Arts. The megastar performed pooja with his entire family and a few friends. The actor is expected to launch his party on August 15 or on August 22, his birthday. By entering politics, Chiranjeevi, 53, joins yesteryears matinee idol, N T Rama Rao.

His three-storey and centrally-airconditioned party office has become the talk of the town with tastefully done interiors, hi-end facilities and a press conference room. The megastar has reserved for himself a modest cabin. The office is fully computertised with wi-fi and can be easily mistaken for a software company. At least a dozen close circuit TV cameras have been installed in the office.

Though it was drizzling, Chiranjeevi chose the hour after midnight, as it was an auspicious time according to the Telugu calendar. A calm and composed actor told reporters what he has been repeating over the past few months and ended the brief interaction with the media by making a politically correct statement.

“I know my fans are waiting for me to announce my party. I will not disappoint them. They have to just wait for a few more days. I will announce the party before this month-end — the name of the party and its agenda on one day and launch the party on another,” he said. “Today, I would like to extend my condolences to the families who have lost their near and dear ones in the incessant rain over the past three days. I request all my fans to help and support the bereaved families,” he said, before vanishing into the office.

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