Samantha gets emotional during speech at US event for Telugu community
"I am not even surprised that the people who loved and appreciated 'Subham' (2025) the most were from the Telugu community of North America. I am truly grateful. Every step I took, every mistake I made, you still didn't let go of me. I am truly appreciative of that," Samantha went on."Wherever I go and whichever industry I work in, the first thought which comes to my mind before making any decision is, 'will the Telugu audiences be proud of me or not?' Thank you for supporting me on this long journey. You gave me an identity, a home and a sense of belonging," she added.In her concluding remarks, the actor acknowledged the unconditional love of the North American Telugu audience by recalling how 'Oh!Baby' (2019) earned a million dollars in US. At the end of her speech, she broke down in tears.Apart from Samantha, Allu Arjun was also seen at an event organised by the North American Telugu Society (NATS) in Florida, US.On the work front, Samantha will next be seen in Raj and DK's Netflix series, 'Rakt Bramhand'.- EndsMust Watch
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