After actress Rakshitha, who is looking to contest from Mandya on JD(s) ticket for the Lok Sabha seat, the BJP party is now trying to rope in Real Star
Upendra to contest against Sandalwood queen Ramya who is presently serving as Mandya MP.
Former Chief Minister
Jagadish Shettar has said, " We are trying to bring in Upendra to contest from Mandya constituency. As the current MP is also a celebrity we are looking to give ticket to a celebrity." Upendra has also expressed his desire to take part in politics in many of his interviews and most of his films like Super deals about the burning issues in the society like corruption.
If Upendra contests on a BJP ticket, it will be a triangular fight between him Ramya and Rakshitha.
Actor Upendra is currently gearing up for the release of the movie Brahma, which has Pranitha in the female lead. The movie has been directed by R Chandru.