Mention Mallareddy’s name in Telangana politics, and the first association is rarely his politics itself — it is his remarks, his sharp counters, his controversies, and his viral moments. The discussion around him at present, however, centres on a different question entirely: what is his next political move? Will he contest from Medchal again? Will he remain with the BRS? Could he switch parties? Or will he put forward a member of his own family as a political successor? Mallareddy currently serves as the Medchal MLA, while his son-in-law, Marri Rajashekar Reddy, is the sitting MLA from Malkajgiri.
Speculation has also grown over whether his daughter-in-law, Preeti Reddy, may enter politics, placing three names from a single family — father-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law — at the centre of attention in Telangana’s political circles. The broader political landscape, however, has shifted considerably: Congress is in power, the BRS sits in opposition, and the BJP continues to steadily build its base. Against this backdrop, questions have emerged over which direction the Mallareddy family will take.
On Mallareddy himself, there is little basis to suggest he would be denied a BRS ticket, given that he remains a sitting BRS MLA with a strong local base in Medchal, established party connections, and prior electoral experience — having taken part in party activities and criticised the Congress government as recently as last month. No official confirmation has emerged suggesting he has left the BRS, though talk of a possible switch to Congress or the BJP has persisted intermittently. A photograph of him alongside BJP Telangana president N. Ramachander Rao in Australia drew considerable attention this year, though a single image does not confirm any such move, and no formal announcement has followed.
As things stand, Mallareddy remains within the BRS, and the more relevant question is not which party he might join next, but whether he will contest from Medchal again — a constituency with which he holds a long political association, along with personal connections, party workers, and electoral experience on the ground. While it would be premature to suggest the BRS has set him aside, clarity on the party’s final decision regarding the Medchal ticket is unlikely to emerge until closer to the elections, as circumstances, including the emergence of alternative candidates, could still shift the calculus.
Politically, Mallareddy has remained a consistent fixture in the news cycle, whether through his exchanges with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, remarks made in the Assembly, viral moments, or comments at public events — all of which have shaped his public recognition, even as they have also drawn criticism over past land disputes, old cases, and certain remarks. It bears noting, however, that an allegation, a registered case, and a proven offence in court remain three distinct matters, and the allegations against him should not be treated as established wrongdoing.
The family dimension adds further intrigue: with Mallareddy and his son-in-law Rajashekar Reddy both sitting MLAs, attention has turned to whether daughter-in-law Preeti Reddy might also enter politics, a question that remains unresolved — her past meetings with BJP leaders, at the time, were described by her as non-political in nature. This raises a broader question for the family: could three members from a single household realistically hold tickets simultaneously, given that parties weigh seat allocation, electability, and candidate selection on a case-by-case basis? Equally uncertain is whether Mallareddy, who has previously indicated he may step back from politics once his current term concludes, will hold to that position or contest again.
Should he step aside, attention would likely turn to who from his family might step forward in his place, with his son-in-law already an MLA and his daughter-in-law’s political plans, including any party affiliation, still unclear. Any prospective shift toward Congress remains speculative at this stage, given his past sparring with Revanth Reddy, just as any move toward the BJP would require more than shared public appearances to be confirmed.
For now, what is established is that Mallareddy remains with the BRS, continues as the Medchal MLA, and continues to participate in party activities, even as questions grow over the next generation of his family’s political involvement. Whether he contests again, steps back in favour of a family member, remains with the BRS, or explores another party will likely become clearer as the elections approach — making his next move, rather than the certainty of his ticket, the central question shaping this unfolding story.