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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘This is where I belong…': Samantha's speech draws warm reaction from ex-mother-in-law Amala Akkineni
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) At the recent award ceremony, a heartwarming moment stole the spotlight as Samantha Ruth Prabhu was seen delivering a powerful speech reflecting on her 15-year journey in the Telugu film industry, only to be met with a proud and emotional reaction from none other than her ex-mother-in-law, Amala Akkineni . Her speech marked 15 years since her debut in Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), the film where she met her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya. Samantha's emotional tribute While receiving an award for her contributions to Telugu cinema, Samantha delivered a touching speech saying, 'The Telugu industry has given me everything. Ide naa karma bhumi (This is where I belong). I promise to always put the Telugu audience first.' Samantha in gym, Veer in t-series office Amala Akkineni's priceless reaction The highlight came when the camera panned to Amala Akkineni in the audience. Amala, seated gracefully, was seen smiling warmly and applauding with pride, sparking emotional reactions online. Fans react - She is a powerful woman The video of Amala's reaction has gone viral on Instagram with fans applauding both women for their dignity and grace. One user commented, 'Only one word edey naa karmabumi that's the meaning of gratitude.' Another one commented, 'Samantha she is the powerful woman she faces so many struggles but she get successful no one can beat her Samanta mam you are Brave women and soooo..' A third comment read, 'idhe naa karma Bhoomi , that means a lot. ' Samantha also cut a celebratory cake on stage and thanked her fans for standing by her through every phase of her journey, professionally and personally. Rumoured romance & new chapters Samantha is currently rumored to be dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, after sharing cozy photos from a pickleball match and celebrating her debut production 'Subham', which features Raj. Meanwhile, the horror comedy film 'Subham' is getting good reviews from the audiences. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .


Hans India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amala Akkineni's First Public Appearance After Divorce
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amala Akkineni recently appeared together on stage at the Zee Telugu Awards. This was their first public appearance since Samantha's split from actor Naga Chaitanya. In a video shared online, Samantha is seen wearing a yellow saree as she thanked the Telugu audience for supporting her during her 15-year career in films. Amala Akkineni, sitting beside Samantha, clapped for her as she spoke. Fans online noticed the respectful moment and praised the simple and kind gesture. One user commented, 'Nagarjuna's wife claps,' and another said, 'Amala's gesture speaks volumes.' Fans were happy to see the two women together after Samantha and Chaitanya announced their divorce in October 2021. Samantha and Chaitanya got married in 2017, but they separated four years later. In their joint statement, they asked for privacy as they both moved on with their lives. In a 2024 interview, Samantha opened up about the emotional impact of the divorce and how it was followed by a difficult health diagnosis. She shared how she felt some relief at first but later struggled with health problems. There have also been rumors about Samantha and director Raj Nidimoru, but she has not confirmed anything about the relationship.


Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares stage with Amala Akkineni for the first time after her separation from Naga Chaitanya; fans say 'Nagarjuna's wife claps...'
1 2 Tollywood's beloved actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu was recently honoured for completing 15 years in the industry at a television award ceremony. The moment captured attention as her ex-mother-in-law, Amala Akkineni , was seen sharing the stage with her. Samantha and Amala attending the same event Samantha Ruth Prabhu Turns Producer, Shares Glimpses Of 'Shubham' Journey Following her separation from Naga Chaitanya , Samantha had not been seen in proximity to the Akkineni family—until now. The surprise moment took place at the Zee Telugu Awards ceremony, where Samantha was spotted on stage with former actress Amala Akkineni. In the newly released promotional video, Samantha is seen entering the stage in a yellow vintage saree, thanking the Telugu audience for their love and support throughout her career. Amala was seen clapping with a proud smile as Samantha delivered an emotional speech. Their shared presence on stage has quickly become a talking point online, with the video clip going viral. social media reaction One of the fans reacted to the video, "Nagarjuna's wife claps 😮." Another one wrote, "How Amala appreciates ❤." Finally, one user commented, "Amala was also at the event." The event was also attended by several other notable personalities from the industry, including Pushpa director Sukumar, Ramya Krishnan, and many more. About Samantha's career and personal life Samantha made her acting debut in 2010 with ' Ye Maaya Chesave ' alongside her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya. The couple fell in love, married in 2017, and divorced in 2021. Naga Chaitanya later married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in 2024. Samantha, who is currently focused on her career, is also making headlines for her rumoured relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru . Amala Akkineni and Nagarjuna Akkineni Meanwhile, Amala Akkineni, known for her commendable performances in the 1990s, married Nagarjuna Akkineni in 1992. She has a son, Akhil Akkineni, with Nagarjuna, and is stepmother to Chaitanya. Samantha's upcoming movie On the work front, Samantha will next be seen in 'Maa Inti Bangaram' and 'Rakt Brahmand'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .