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Also known as: Samantha Akkineni

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Age
39
Films
33
Awards Won
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Who is Samantha Ruth Prabhu?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a actress from India (age 39).

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Full Name
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Born
April 28, 1987
Birthplace
Chennai
Age
39 years
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Height
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Weight
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Nationality
🇮🇳 India
Religion
Christianity
Ethnicity
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Eye Color
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Hair Color
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Profession
Actress
Net Worth
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Education
Stella Maris College, Chennai; Panimalar Engineering College; Anna University
Spouse
Naga ChaitanyaRaj Nidimoru
Children
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Biography

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is 39 years old, an actress, from India.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil films. One of South India's highest-paid actresses, Samantha is the recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.

Career & Filmography

Movies(33)

Filmography table
YearTitle
2024Citadel: Honey Bunny
2023Kushi
2022Yashoda
2020Jaanu
2019Majili
2019O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave
2018U Turn
2018Mahanati
2018Rangasthalam
2017Mersal

Family

Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya
Spouse
Raj Nidimoru
Raj Nidimoru
Spouse

Relationships

Romantic History

Romantic relationship timeline
PersonStatus
Naga ChaitanyaMarried
Raj NidimoruMarried
Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya
Married
Current
Raj Nidimoru
Raj Nidimoru
Married
Current

Awards & Nominations

4 Won0 Nominated
Awards and nominations
YearAwardResult
2013Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Won
2013Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil Won
2013Vijay Award for Best Actress Won
2011Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South Won

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Interesting Facts

  • Samantha suffered from an extended period of illness in 2012, which saw her having to opt out of big film projects and take a two-month break from acting.
  • She suffered from an immunity disorder and then had a further setback after her body did not respond well to antibiotics. thumb|Samantha along with Naga Chaitanya Samantha's family home in Chennai was raided in late September 2015 by income tax officials, in a planned operation targeting film actors, though the actress and her father denied making any wrongful payments.
  • In 2017, Samantha was appointed as the ambassador for Telangana Handlooms by the government of Telangana and worked to promote handloom textiles in the state.
  • Samantha began dating actor Naga Chaitanya in 2010 after starring alongside him in the film Ye Maaya Chesave.
  • The pair were engaged in a ceremony in Hyderabad on 29 January 2017.
  • She got married in Goa as per traditional Hindu customs on 6 October 2017 and then by Christian customs on 7 October 2017, and became a member of the Akkineni family.
  • She then started using her married name, Samantha Akkineni.
  • On 31 July 2021, she removed her surname "Akkineni" from her social media handles which led to speculations that the two had split up.
  • On 2 October 2021, they announced their separation and eventual divorce.
  • On 28 September 2020, Samantha founded the women's clothing brand Saaki World.
  • After June 2022, Samantha was suddenly inactive on social media which sparked several rumours about her health and there were rumours of her suffering from a relapse of a rare skin disorder.
  • On 29 October 2022, she announced that she was diagnosed with dermatomyositis.
  • In August 2023, Samantha served as Chief Guest at the world's largest Indian Independence Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City.
  • Samantha publicly fought with a hepatologist, Cyriac Abby Philips, in 2024 after Philips accused her of spreading harmful medical advice when she posted about a hydrogen peroxide nebuliser.
  • Samantha married Raj Nidimoru on 1st December 2025 at Linga Bhairavi temple inside Isha Yoga center in Coimbatore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an India actress, aged 39. Known for winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu (2013).

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