Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday surprised one and all with his comments on veteran actor-TDP founder NTR. Speaking at an event in Chagallu of West Godavari district, Babu heaped praises on the late actor-politician on the eve of his death anniversary. Chandrababu stated that NTR's statue has "divine powers" and he added that if one touches his statue before their work, the work would be completed successfully.

Stating that NTR is avatar of divine, Babu said that NTR one should visit NTR's statue before important works. Comparing NTR's statue with Lord Venkateswara idol in Tirupati, Babu said that NTR's statue too fulfills one's desires like the Lord Balaji in Tirumala.

While these comments stunned TDP activists and leaders, YSRCP leader-wife of NTR Lakshmi Parvathi questioned Chandrababu that why did he insulted NTR during his last days if NTR is divine personality. Responding to Parvathi's allegations, senior TDP leader retaliated that  Lakshmi Parvathi is the "Shani" (Saturn) for NTR and Chandrababu tried to save NTR from the "Shani".