It has been held by political and cine commentators that the Jaganmohan Reddy government wants to destroy Jana Sena Party's financial muscle by targeting Pawan Kalyan's big-ticket movies in the coming years by reducing ticket prices to ridiculously low levels. At the pre-release event of 'Republic', the 'Vakeel Saab' actor made it clear that he is the target and Tollywood as a whole is mere collateral damage for the YCP government.

Addressing a huge rally of his party at Mangalagiri on Sunday, the actor-politician made an ultimate comment. He indicated that he can't care less for his financial well-being in the first place. "They think that stopping my films and subverting my financial interests is going to scare me. If the push comes to shove, I will screen my movies for free of cost," the versatile actor said with a smile on his face. The crowds erupted in cheers at this.

The speech has become a topic of some interest among Kalyan's fans. They are saying that Power Star, who has confirmed at least four big-ticket movies (including 'Bheemla Nayak'), can walk the talk if he slashes his remuneration to incredibly low levels. But that would be really far-fetched even in imagination.