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Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Naga Chaitanya's step mother Amala Akkineni claps as Samantha Ruth Prabhu delivers emotional speech at awards gala. Watch
Nearly four years after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and his stepmother, Amala Akkineni, came together under one roof for the first time. The two attended the Zee Telugu Awards ceremony. The organisers celebrated Samantha's 15-year journey in the industry with a special audio-visual presentation highlighting her career. In a promo shared online, the actress was invited on stage to loud cheers from the audience. Dressed in a beautiful yellow saree, she appeared visibly emotional as she delivered her speech. Samantha Ruth Prabhu thanked the Telugu audience for their love and support for fifteen long years. She said, 'I promise to always put the Telugu audience first.' The video also showed Amala Akkineni sitting in the audience with a huge smile and cheering for Samantha. A post shared by Zee Telugu (@zeetelugu) Amala's reaction to Samantha's speech surprised internet users, who flooded the video's comment section with responses. A user wrote, 'Nagarjuna's wife claps.' Another user wrote, 'How Amala appreciates.' Another comment read, 'Amala was also at the event?' ALSO READ | 'Aamir Khan charged lower fees as he didn't want producers to suffer,' reveals actor's CA: 'Now he doesn't charge at all' Samantha Ruth Prabhu had a painful separation from Naga Chaitanya back in 2021 after four years of marriage. Post this, Samantha had quiet a difficult phase with the diagnosis of myositis taking a toll on her personal and professional life. The actress recently lost her father as well. In her podcast last year, the actress had revealed, 'I remember specifically the year before I had this problem, it was an extremely difficult year for me. I specifically remember the day that I think my friend/partner/manager Himank, and I were traveling back from Mumbai. And this was in June of the year before last, and I remember telling him that finally I feel calm. I haven't felt a little relaxed and a little calm in a very, very long time. And I finally feel like I can breathe and I can go to sleep, and I can now wake up and focus on my work and be the best that I can be at work. And I woke up with this condition.' Naga Chaitanya is now married to Sobhita Dhulipala. Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is rumoured to be dating her The Family Man director Raj Nidimoru.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
15 Years Of Samantha Ruth Prabhu: A Look Back At Her Top 5 Performances
Samantha made her acting debut with the Telugu romantic drama, Ye Maaya Cheesave, co-starring her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been a part of the Indian entertainment industry for more than 15 years now. During her journey, the actress has given numerous hits and etched a special place in the hearts of viewers with her impeccable acting skills, expressions and versatility. Recently, the actress was honoured at the Zee Telugu Awards for completing a significant milestone in the film industry. As the diva marks 15 years in showbiz, here we've brought you her top 5 must-watch films. Take a look: Ye Maaya Cheesave Firsts are always special. Samantha made her acting debut with this Telugu romantic drama film, co-starring her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film follows the story of Jessie, his Kerala Christian neighbour, and Karthik, a young engineering graduate who aspires to be a filmmaker. Because of their differing religious beliefs, Jessie's father disapproves of their relationship, bringing complications to their love. Eega This is hands down one of the best films of her career. Helmed by SS Rajamouli, the film also featured Nani and Kichcha Sudeep in the lead roles. It follows the story of Nani, a young man murdered by a wealthy industrialist and then reincarnated as a housefly (Makkhi). He seeks revenge on his killer (played by Sudeep) and tries to protect Bindu (Samantha), the woman he loves, from Sudeep's obsession. Mahanati Released in 2018, the biographical drama film was based on the life of actress Savitri. In the film, Samantha portrayed the role of a journalist and garnered much appreciation from the audience and critics alike for her nuanced performance. It also features Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Deverakonda in the lead roles. Super Deluxe The 2019 anthology film directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja showcased Samantha's versatility as an actress to play complex characters on screen. The film explores themes of destiny, societal expectations, and personal transformation, intertwining the narratives of a newlywed couple, an estranged father and son, a religious man, and a victimized transwoman. Oh! Baby The Telugu fantasy comedy film was an official remake of the 2014 South Korean film, Miss Granny. It follows the story of a 70-year-old woman who is converted into a 24-year-old girl (played by Samantha) as a result of an unusual event at a carnival picture studio. This second chance at life allows her to pursue her teenage aspirations and desires, particularly her ambition to become a singer. Samantha will be next seen in the upcoming action thriller, Maa Inti Bangaram, expected to go on floors in June this year. First Published: May 22, 2025, 14:58 IST
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.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video: Naga Chaitanya's Mother Amala Reacts To Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Emotional Speech
New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her ex-mother-in-law, Amala Akkineni, recently attended the Zee Telugu Awards ceremony. While the duo had no public interactions, Amala was seen reacting to Samantha's heartfelt speech from the audience. A video of Amala's reaction has gone viral. In the newly released promotional video on Instagram, Samantha is seen walking up to the stage to receive an award for completing 15 years in the Telugu industry. The actress expressed gratitude to her audience for their love and support. Amid this, we get a glimpse of Amala sitting in the audience. She clapped for Samantha with a proud smile on her face. Watch the full video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Telugu (@zeetelugu) FYI: Samantha Ruth Prabhu was married to Naga Chaitanya. The couple got separated in 2021. Naga Chaitanya is now married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Meanwhile, Samantha is rumoured to be dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The relationship rumours began back in February when the actress shared several photos with Raj from the World Pickleball League match on Instagram. For the unversed, Samantha owns the pickleball team Chennai Super Champs. In one picture, Samantha was seen holding Raj's hands, adding fuel to the dating rumours. Earlier this month, Samantha shared a bunch of pictures featuring the man of the moment, celebrating her maiden production Subham's journey. Raj Nidimoru AKA Raj of the Raj-DK duo, is popular for directing films like Shor In The City and Go Goa Gone. On OTTs, they created shows like The Family Man, Guns & Gulaabs, Farzi and more. Samantha collaborated with Raj and DK on projects like The Family Man Season 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny. On the future work front, the actress will be working with the directing duo once again in Rakht Brahmand and Family Man Season 3.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Makes Naga Chaitanya's Mother Feel Proud With Her Emotional Speech
Last Updated: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya dated for a few years before they tied the knot in 2017. However, the two announced their separation in October 2021. Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the stage with Amala Akkineni for the first time ever since her divorce from the latter's son, Naga Chaitanya. The two ladies attended the Zee Telugu Awards ceremony recently. In a promo that was shared online, Samantha was seen getting onto the stage in a yellow saree. She delivered an emotional speech as she thanked the Telugu audience for their love and support throughout her 15-year-long career in the film industry. Amala, who was also present on the stage at that moment, was visibly proud. She clapped for Samantha and was seen flaunting her smile. Soon after the promo was shared online, it grabbed everyone's attention. Reacting to it, one of the fans wrote, 'Nagarjuna's wife claps 😮." Another added, 'How Amala appreciates ❤." 'Amala was also at the event," a third comment read. When Did Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya Part Ways? Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya dated for a few years before they tied the knot in 2017. However, the two announced their separation in October 2021 i.e. after four years of their marriage. Back then, they had issued a statement asking fans and followers for privacy as they 'move on'. Last year, Samantha recalled her separation from Naga Chaitanya in an interview. Even though Samantha did not name her former husband, she said that the year before her myositis treatment was 'extremely difficult". 'I remember specifically the year before I had this problem, it was an extremely difficult year for me. I specifically remember the day that I think my friend/partner/manager Himank, and I were traveling back from Mumbai. And this was in June of the year before last, and I remember telling him that finally I feel calm. I haven't felt a little relaxed and a little calm in a very, very long time. And I finally feel like I can breathe and I can go to sleep, and I can now wake up and focus on my work and be the best that I can be at work. And I woke up with this condition," Samantha said. While Samantha is now rumoured to be dating director Raj Nidimoru, Chay is married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. First Published:
