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Mahanadu 2025: TDP switches to AI, releases video invite with NTR's voice

Mahanadu 2025: TDP switches to AI, releases video invite with NTR's voice

Time of India27-05-2025
KADAPA: In a first for Andhra Pradesh politics, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has turned to cutting-edge artificial intelligence to bring back the voice and presence of its legendary founder, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), ahead of its annual party conclave — Mahanadu 2025.
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TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, who is known as tech-savvy politician in the country, has adopted to the latest technology becoming a model to others in Indian politics as always.
In a deeply emotive video that has taken social media by storm, a lifelike AI-generated NTR is seen addressing the people of Andhra Pradesh, inviting them to participate in the Mahanadu to be held in Kadapa from May 27 to 29.
The video, created using advanced AI tools, recreates NTR's voice and mannerisms with remarkable accuracy.
The video has gone viral and has stirred nostalgia, pride, and energy among the party.
'My dear Telugu sisters and brothers, warm greetings. It gives me immense pride that Mahanadu, which I initiated to unite the Telugu people and awaken Telugu pride, has today become a symbol of Telugu unity. I warmly invite you all to the Mahanadu celebrations being held for the first time on the soil of Kadapa on May 27, 28, and 29, 2025," these words can be heard in the video in the unmistakable voice of NTR.
In addition to NTR's recreated message, the party has also released a series of AI-generated videos showcasing arrangements, highlighting enthusiastic cadre mobilization, and setting the stage for the event.
TDP Spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari tweeted the video and wrote:
This is not just an event—it's our pride, our passion, our heartbeat!
Mahanadu isn't just a gathering; it's a legacy and vision festival that echoes every committed Karyakarta's voice.
When thousands unite as one family, celebrating the spirit of our legendary founder, Sri Anna NTR garu, it's history in the making!
Let the world watch how we roar with pride and rise with purpose, said Jyothsna.
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