Samantha Ruth Prabhu was once married to actor Naga Chaitanya. During her marriage, she shared a strong bond with her then-father-in-law, superstar Nagarjuna. In a throwback interview from 2019, Samantha’s admiration for Nagarjuna was highlighted when she called him “the most handsome man ever.”
This moment occurred during the promotion of her movie Oh Baby! On a television show, Samantha was asked to choose who she found more handsome between popular actors Suriya and Nagarjuna. Without hesitation, she quoted a line from Nagarjuna’s film Manmadhudu 2 and responded, “My mama (father-in-law) is the most handsome.” This statement delighted fans and showcased the affectionate bond she had with her former father-in-law.
Despite the strong connection, Samantha and Naga Chaitanya’s marriage faced challenges, leading to their separation in 2021. Following the split, both stars moved forward in their lives. Recently, Naga Chaitanya got engaged to actress Sobhita Dhulipala in a private ceremony on August 8, 2024. The engagement was a joyous occasion, and Nagarjuna shared pictures from the event, expressing his happiness.
On the other hand, Samantha is rumored to be dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, known for collaborating with her on The Family Man 2. The duo is expected to work together again on Citadel: Honey Bunny.
Professionally, Samantha is gearing up for the release of Citadel: Honey Bunny, in which she stars alongside Varun Dhawan. The series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in November 2024. Additionally, she is working on her film Bangaram, which she announced on her 37th birthday.
Meanwhile, Nagarjuna is busy with his upcoming film Kubera, directed by Sekhar Kammula, where he stars alongside Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna. The movie, set in Mumbai’s Dharavi, revolves around a homeless man who rises
