MUMBAI: Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi’s entry into politics is almost confirmed. It has been reported that the actor will make an official announcement only in January 2008. He would float his own party in January and it will provide a third alternative to the state's ruling Congress and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP). There has been speculation that Chiranjeevi, one of the highest paid actors in the country, would enter politics before the 2009 assembly elections.

The leaders of the powerful Kapu community, to which the star belongs, have been trying to persuade him to enter politics.

However, Chiranjeevi who has a massive fan following does not wish to be projected as a Kapu leader.

Chirnajeevi's fans have been rooting for his foray into politics and are confident that he can repeat the magic of late N T Rama Rao.

However, the recent controversy following his daughter's elopement with her boyfriend and their marriage against the wishes of the actor's family dealt a blow to his plans.