Bangalore: “Jati identity”, which brought political power to Reddis and Khammas in Andhra Pradesh, has caught the imagination of Kapus, a backward caste Jati. Telugu film personality Dasari Narayana Rao is getting ready to float a “Kapu Nadu”. Kapus, known as Balija, Ontario, Telega have overcome their slavery and spread into business. Rao’s weekly, Bobbili Puli, whipping up Kapu pride. Telugu megastar is Chiranjeevi also a Kapu, is likely to lead the “Kapu Nadu®. Film actress Vijaya shanti, also a Kapu, may also jump.



