I'm not a smart businesswoman, but I believe in this film: Samantha on ‘Subham'
Popular actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is stepping into a new chapter in her career—this time as a producer with her debut film Subham, under her newly launched banner Tralala Moving Pictures. Directed by Praveen Kandregula, the film is gearing up for a worldwide release on May 9, with Clinton Cerejo composing the music and Vivek Sagar handling the background score.
Ahead of the release, Samantha opened up about her experience as a first-time producer. 'I know what a Friday feels like as an actress, but this is my first Friday as a producer and I'm very nervous,' she admitted. 'Only now do I realise the challenges producers face—sleepless nights, nonstop work, tight deadlines. I have newfound respect for the entire team.'
Samantha revealed that her journey into production began during a forced break from acting. 'There was a time I wasn't sure if I'd return to acting. That's when the idea of producing came to me—I thought, if I can't act, I can still make good films. And with nearly 15 years of experience, I felt the time was right.'
The film's unique title Subham draws from its TV-serial theme. 'The story revolves around a TV show, and the final frame always reads 'Subham'. It felt apt,' she explained. Her production house's name, Tralala, is inspired by a childhood rhyme, 'Tralala – Brown Girl in the Rain'.
Samantha also spoke about encouraging fresh talent. 'Just like director Gautham Menon once believed in me, I want to support newcomers. Watching actors Shreya, Shravani, and Shalini reminded me of my early days.'
Though she wasn't initially planning to act in Subham, she took on a cameo to avoid asking for favours. 'This is my first production. I didn't want to rely on others—I had to do it myself.'
Calling Subham a social satire with nostalgic music and gripping storytelling, Samantha said the team stuck to a balanced budget and focused on strong content. 'Every story has its own scale—we neither overspent nor underspent,' she stated confidently.
The actress-turned-producer concluded by saying, 'I've always followed my heart. I'm not a smart businesswoman, but I believe in Subham. It's a family entertainer with something for everyone. I hope audiences enjoy it in theatres this summer.'
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