There is an interesting common thread that connects NTR and Pawan Kalyan in their political journeys—both have been known for appearing in strikingly different public getups while active in politics. This trait sets them apart from most mainstream political leaders in the Telugu states.
If one looks at leaders such as N. Chandrababu Naidu, the late Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, K. Chandrasekhara Rao, or A. Revanth Reddy, none of them ever adopted unusual or out-of-the-box attire in their political lives. Chandrababu Naidu has consistently stuck to monochrome shirts and trousers, while YSR was almost always seen in a white dhoti and white lalchi. Jagan Mohan Reddy largely appears in simple full-sleeve shirts and stitched trousers, a style mirrored by Revanth Reddy. KCR, too, has remained uniform in his appearance, favouring a white full-sleeve shirt and white trousers.
In contrast, NTR frequently experimented with his public image. During his iconic 1983 campaign, he initially appeared in a khaki outfit, later adopting the look of a sanyasi with a tonsured head. Soon after, he surprised many by switching to a Swami Vivekananda-inspired getup. Eventually, following his marriage to Lakshmi Parvathi, NTR settled into a white dhoti and lalchi, complemented by a kanduva—a look he continued until the end of his political journey.
A similar pattern can be observed in Pawan Kalyan’s public appearances over the years. At different points, he has been seen in a Muslim attire, as a devout Christian offering prayers in a church, and as a Sanatana Dharma protector dressed in saffron. On other occasions, he appeared as a swamiji with a long beard, in a Brahminical dhoti-clad look with a vertical tilakam, or even continuing his rugged “OG” movie appearance. At times, he opted for a simple white lalchi-pyjama, and more recently, he surprised everyone by donning a Sikh look with a pagdi.
This constant reinvention of appearance has made both NTR and Pawan Kalyan stand out in the political landscape, blending symbolism, messaging, and mass appeal in ways few other leaders have attempted.
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