Top 5 Films Samantha Turned Down

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the top actresses in South Indian cinema. She became popular after her debut in Ye Maaya Chesave, and later acted with many leading stars. With her beauty and talent, Samantha built a strong career. However, she also rejected a few big movies that later became huge hits.

Let’s take a look at five successful films that Samantha said no to, and why:

Yevadu
Samantha was the first choice for Yevadu, a film with Ram Charan and Allu Arjun. Unfortunately, health issues made her step back. The film went ahead with a different actress.

Student of the Year
Karan Johar approached Samantha for Student of the Year, his Bollywood launch film. But Samantha decided to stay focused on South films and didn’t take up the role.

Ninnu Kori
Director Shiva Nirvana initially wanted Samantha to play the lead in Ninnu Kori opposite Nani. But Samantha was too busy at the time and couldn’t give dates. The role then went to Nivetha Thomas, and the movie became a hit.

Pushpa: The Rise
Sukumar’s Pushpa starring Allu Arjun was a pan-India success. Samantha was considered for the female lead but turned down the offer due to personal reasons. The role was then given to Rashmika Mandanna, who received a lot of praise.

Shankar’s I
In the movie I, directed by Shankar, Samantha was first announced as the heroine opposite Vikram. But she later walked out of the project for unknown reasons. Amy Jackson replaced her, and the movie was a success.