In Andhra Pradesh politics, where real-life drama often rivals the plot twists of a Telugu blockbuster, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan seems to be scripting his own politico-cinematic sequel.

Tongues began wagging after Kalyan was spotted at a police firing range in Tadepalli near Vijayawada, Glock 45 pistol in hand. The star-politician has also been slicing through the blue skies of the two Telugu states in his special jet — like a man in a hurry to save the world before doomsday.

Let’s first talk about his latest caper with the Glock. Kalyan arrived at the Andhra Pradesh Police Firing Range a few days ago, where he practised his shooting skills under the watchful eyes of bemused officials — probably wondering what this sudden display was all about. It wasn’t a movie set, after all.

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