Vijay Deverakonda is often in the news due to rumors about his relationship with co-star Rashmika Mandanna. However, in a surprising revelation, Vijay shared that his crush was actually on another co-star. He mentioned this during an interview last year, expressing his admiration for Samantha Ruth Prabhu, his co-star in Kushi.
According to a report from The Times of India, Vijay stated, “I admired her since I first saw her in Ye Maya Chesave and followed her journey through her films. It felt like having a crush on an actress and loving her work on screen.” He added that working with Samantha in person and witnessing her dedication was an amazing experience. Although Samantha could not attend the trailer launch of Kushi due to health issues, Vijay fondly mentioned missing her presence.
This wasn’t the first time Vijay spoke about his admiration for Samantha. In October 2022, he shared the trailer of Samantha’s movie Yashoda on social media, revealing that he had been in love with her since his college days. He wrote, “I was in love with her when I saw her on the big screen as a college kid. Today, I admire and adore her for who she is.”
For those unfamiliar, Kushi is a Telugu romantic comedy directed by Shiva Nirvana, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The movie tells the story of a young man from an agnostic family who falls in love with the daughter of his father’s rival, a devout Hindu leader. Fans praised the on-screen chemistry between Vijay and Samantha, making it a memorable film.
Given the strong bond and mutual respect between the two actors, many fans hope to see Vijay and Samantha team up for more projects in theu future.
