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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Akkineni (born 28 April 1987) also known as Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a famous Indian actress and television personality. She works primarily in the Telugu and Tamil film industries.
Four Filmfare Awards South, six Filmfare Awards South and two Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards are just a few of her many accolades. She has established herself as one of the top actresses in the Telugu and Tamil film industry.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who modelled part-time while studying for a commerce degree, landed film roles, winning the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award for Best Debut Actress for her role in Gautham Vasudev Menon’s acclaimed Telugu romance Ye Maaya Chesave (2010).
Indian actress
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| Name: | Samantha Ruth Prabhu Akkineni |
| stage name: | Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Yasodhara |
| Date of Birth: | April 28, 1987 (37 years old) |
| place of birth: | Pallavaram, Chennai, India |
| Country of Citizenship: | India |
| high: | 1.58m |
| parents: | Ninet Prabhu, Joseph Prabhu |
| Brothers and sisters: | Jonathan Prabhu, David Prabhu |
| Husband • Spouse: | Naga Chaitanya (M. 2017-2021) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $10 million |
Early life and education
Samantha Ruth Prabhu was born on April 28, 1987 in Alleppey, Kerala to a Telugu father, Joseph Prabhu, and a Malayali mother, Ninet Prabhu. She is the youngest child in the family and grew up in Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu, with two elder brothers: Jonathan Prabhu and David Prabhu.
She identifies as Tamil despite her interracial upbringing. She was educated at Holy Angels Anglo-Indian High School and then attended Stella Maris College in Chennai to pursue a commerce degree.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu started her modeling career soon before graduating from undergraduate studies, most notably with Naidu Hall, where she was discovered by filmmaker Ravi Varman.
Personal life
Samantha Ruth Prabhu started dating actor Naga Chaitanya after acting in the film Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010. On January 29, 2017, the two got married in Hyderabad.
Subsequently, her married name “Akkineni” was adopted. On July 31, 2021, she deleted her surname “Akkineni” from her social media accounts, sparking rumors of her breakup with Naga Chaitanya. On October 2, 2021, they announced their separation and final divorce.
Profession
Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her Telugu debut with the film Ye Maaya Chesave, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon (2010). The film was also released in the Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), which had attracted much attention before its release due to Gautham Vasudev Menon’s first collaboration with composer AR Rahman.
The actress was chosen for the film after a successful audition in mid-August 2009 and shot for the film in India and the United States before its release on February 26, 2010.
After the release of the film, Samantha Ruth Prabhu said that Gautam Vasudev Menon was a “key figure” in her acting career and taught her how to be genuine and relaxed in front of the camera, even when she didn’t have any lines. Samantha Ruth Prabhu plays Jessie, a Malayali St. Thomas Christian girl from Hyderabad who falls in love with a male protagonist.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s performance in the film received a lot of praise at the time of its premiere, and the film itself also received a lot of praise. She was praised as a “scene-stealing goddess” and her charm was “seductive”.
She was ranked 17th and 34th respectively in The Times’ Most Desirable Women in 2019 and 2020. According to The Times of India, in March 2022, Samantha Ruth Prabhu surpassed Nayanatara to become the second highest-paid South Indian actress.
net worth
According to sources, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @Samantharuthprabhuoffl
- Twitter: @Samanthaprabhu2
Filmography
- Pushpa: The Rise
- Mackey
- Seri
- Amino Acids
- Yashoda
- Rangastharam
- Shakuntaram
- Messar
