| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu |
| Other Name | Samantha Akkineni |
| Nickname(s) | Yasodha, Yasho, Sam |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 5” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 53 kg in Pounds- 117 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-34 |
| Eye Colour | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 28 April 1987 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Stella Maris College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Commerce |
| Debut | Film: Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu film) Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010, Tamil film) |
| Family | Father– Joseph Prabhu Mother– Ninette  Sister– N/A Brother– Jonathan, David |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Reading, listening to music, shopping, gymming |
| Tattoo | She has got a ‘Chay’ tattoo inked on the right side of her rib; the tattoo is dedicated to her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya. |
| Controversies | In September 2013, Samantha created a stir by posting a controversial tweet on her social media account. The tweet was with respect to the first poster of Mahesh Babu’s film, Nenokkadine. It read, “Saw a poster of a yet to be released Telugu film. Not only is it deeply regressive, but it’s point is actually that it is deeply regressive.” The tweet did not go well with the fans of Mahesh Babu and they started criticizing and dis-respecting her. In support of Samantha, her then boyfriend, Siddharth joined the conversation and started making derogatory comments against fans, by calling them haters and terrorists. The fans were unhappy to such an extent that as per topsy.com, the hashtag #GetLostSamanthaAndSiddharth received 11,000+ tweets in just five hours. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Sushi, Sweet pongal, Dairy milk chocolate, Paalakova |
| Actors | Dhanush, Suriya, Rajnikanth |
| Actress | Audrey Hepburn |
| Directors | Mani Ratnam, Woody Allen |
| TV Show | American: The West Wing |
| Book | The Secret by Rhonda Byrne |
| Destination | London |
| Book | The Secret By Rhonda Byrne |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced [1]ABP |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Siddharth (2013-2015) Naga Chaitanya (2015-present) |
| Husband/Spouse | Naga Chaitanya (Actor, m. 2017; div. 2022)Note: She got separated with Naga in 2021 [2]Hindustan Times |
| Marriage Date | 6 October 2017 |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection [3]News 18 | • Porsche Cayman GTS • Land Rover Range Rover • Jaguar XF • Audi Q7 • Mercedes Benz G63 • BMW 7 Series |
| Expensive Things/Valuables | • Super Expensive Pair of Manolo Blahniks (cost between Rs 98,000 and Rs 1 lakh) • Gucci Sling Bag (costs around Rs 1.4 lakhs) • Bvlgari Serpentini watch (priced at Rs 6 lakh) |
| Money Factor | |
| Assets/Properties | • She owns an ultra-luxurious house in the posh Jubilee Hills neighbourhood of Hyderabad. [4]Hindustan Times • In May 2023, she bought a duplex apartment in Hyderabad for about Rs. 7.8 crore from Nalla Preetham Reddy. [5]The Economic Times |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 89 crore (as of 2023) [6]Hindustan |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Is Samantha Ruth Prabhu a smoker: Yes
- It is not known whether Samantha Ruth Prabhu consumes alcohol.
- Samantha comes from a mixed background, with her mother Ninette originating from Kerala and her father Joseph hailing from Andhra Pradesh.
- She consistently excelled in her studies, always achieving the highest grades in her class.
- Due to Samantha’s family’s lack of financial stability, she made the choice to pursue modeling at a young age as a means to earn additional income.
- She had to take a lengthy hiatus from movies in 2012 as a result of an immune system disorder, which was exacerbated by the use of antibiotics. This period of time caused her to miss out on numerous film opportunities, resulting in a significant loss.
- In that very year, she opted for a rhinoplasty procedure to enhance her appearance.
- In 2013, she received a diagnosis of diabetes.
- Samantha, a philanthropist, established the charitable trust Pratyusha Support with the aim of offering medical assistance to women and children belonging to economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- She took to Instagram in October 2021 to announce that she and Chaitanya had made the decision to separate. In her announcement, she expressed gratitude for the enduring friendship they had built over the past ten years and asked for support and privacy during this difficult time. It was reported that she declined a proposed Rs. 200 crore alimony from Chaitanya, asserting her independence.
- To celebrate the actor’s 36th birthday, Tenali Sandeep, a devoted fan, erected a temple in his residence located in Alapadu village of Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh. Inspired by Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s benevolent endeavors, this fan constructed a temple as a tribute to her.
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