Mahesh Babu doesn't prefer to indulge in politics or associate with any particular political party as it would alienate a section of fans.
He has been regarded as a no-nonsense star. He is Andarivadu (belonging to all). Still, Telugu Desam Party is trying hard to bring him in their fold.
The recent interviews given by Pawan Kalyan has sent shivers down the spine of TDP as he stated clearly that he would be contesting on Jana Sena party independently in the next general elections.
He also didn't make any rosy statements about Andhra Pradesh's government. He said he has mixed feelings towards Chandrababu's rule. Now TDP leaders are attacking Pawan Kalyan.
On the other hand, a group in TDP told Chandrababu Naidu to convince Mahesh Babu to come out and express support to TDP government in Andhra Pradesh. They think that only Mahesh Babu can be strong competitor to Pawan Kalyan's charisma as both have great fan following in the youth.
Both Chandrababu Naidu and YS Jagan had earlier tried to rope in Mahesh Babu as campaigner for their respective parties in the last general elections but the superstar rejected their offers on the grounds that he doesn't nurture any political aspirations.
He didn't even campaign for this brother-in-law Galla Jayadev who fielded as MP on TDP ticket. Still, this time the TDP men are forcing Chandrababu to use pressure on Mahesh Babu so that they can easily counter the charisma of Pawan Kalyan.
However the pressure comes on, it is doubtful that Mahesh Babu will relent. He doesn't take any risk in this aspect. He is very clear about his movie career.
