The powerhouse performer Prakashraj, known for his impressive on-screen performances in a variety of roles, be it a hero or a villain or a supporting character, of late, had been actively involving himself in political issues, and had been fighting the Hindutva and saffron terror across the country.

On New year's eve, the actor took it to Twitter to announce that he will be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate and that he will announce the details of the constituency and other details soon. He had called it a new beginning for the new year.

While earlier his announcement was supported by Telangana Rashtriya Samiti, now the Aam Aadmi Party too has extended its support to him, and AAP leader Manish Sisodia had met Prakashraj in Bangalore, in the presence of Karnataka governor Prithvi Reddy. After AAP tweet offering open support, Prakashraj had thanked the party for its assured support.