From legal wrangles to loss of a close friend, Telugu film star Chiranjeevi overcame several hurdles for the launch of his party from this temple town.

A row over his party's name "Praja Rajyam" was resolved on Friday after a claimant to the name withdrew his objection.

Advocate V Channakrishniah from Lakkireddy Palli in Kadapa District had agreed to withdraw his application with the Election Commission posted for the registration of the party's name three months ago.

A letter for withdrawal of the application signed by Chennakirshniah was submitted to the Chief Election Commissioner, Praja Rajyam Party sources said.

Chiranjeevi's plans for a grand political entry first ran into trouble when the Tirupati Urban Development Authority refused to grant permission for the public meeting to announce the launch of the party, citing a 2006 Supreme Court order.

However, the issue was resolved after the organisers approached the District Collector, who granted the permission.

Then came a PIL by a Tirupati-based NGO seeking a ban on the August 26 meeting here, where he eventually announced the launch of his party.

When the arrangements were in full swing at the meeting venue, the NGO, Intellectual Forum, sought the ban on the event on the grounds that the venue Avilata Tank area at the foothills of the historic temple town was a protected area.

However, the 53-year old Cheeranjeevi had the last laugh when the Supreme Court refused to stay the meeting.

He also faced a personal loss when his long-time friend and actor, Hari Prasad died on August 17, the day when Chiranjeevi made announced his much-awaited political entry.

Prasad, 55, died of heart attack when he was reportedly talking about his friend Chiranjeevi's political entry at a TV news channel office.-PTI