Konidela Naga Babu, the well-known actor and politician, is set to join the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet under the NDA government, but his appointment process is expected to take longer than initially anticipated. Discussions between Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan have confirmed that Naga Babu will be appointed to the Cabinet, but the process will involve first nominating him to the Legislative Council (MLC). The MLC elections are scheduled for March next year, and Naga Babu's nomination is seen as a formality, with his induction into the Cabinet following his appointment as an MLC.

The timeline for Naga Babu's swearing-in ceremony will likely be delayed until after the MLC election results, meaning his official entry into the Cabinet could happen post-March. While his exact ministry is still under discussion, there is growing speculation that Naga Babu could be appointed as the Minister for Cinematography, reflecting his ties to the entertainment industry. This article provides a detailed look at the appointment process, the expected timeline, and the potential role Naga Babu might play in the Andhra Pradesh government.