Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about new phase in career: 'No longer shoot five films at a time'
Samantha opens up about working only on passion projects
'I've reached a point where I do things I'm extremely passionate about, and that includes both fitness and films. I've been a part of several films and series, but not all of them were passion projects. But now, every single thing I do, every business I invest in, every film that I produce, all have my heart.'
Samantha emphasised that she no longer juggles multiple projects at once, choosing instead to prioritise her physical and mental health. 'I no longer shoot five films at a time. One thing I've realised is that I need to listen to my body, so I've reduced the amount of work I do. But now everything I do and put my energy into matters so much more. Nothing is for the heck of it. The quantity may have reduced, but the quality of projects has definitely increased,' she said.
Samantha's latest work
On the professional front, Samantha recently made a cameo in the Telugu film Subham, which she also produced under her banner, Tralala Moving Pictures. She was last seen in the action-packed Amazon Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring alongside Varun Dhawan in a spy thriller created by Raj and DK.
Up next, she will be seen in Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, another high-octane series helmed by Raj and DK. The show also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Currently in production, the series is expected to premiere in 2026.
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