part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us”. The statement added, “We request our fans, well-wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support”.
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya tied the knot in 2017, after co-starring in films such as Manam, Ye Maaya Chesave, Majili and Autonagar Surya. The duo married twice: one according to South Indian customs, followed by a Christian ceremony. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s future projects are Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal and Shaakuntalam. Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her web series debut with the major project The Family Man 2, where she garnered attention for her portrayal of Raji, an unflinching Sri Lankan Tamil freedom warrior on a suicide mission.
The couple’s split sparked rumors when Samantha Ruth Prabhu changed her surname Akkineni on social media. She dropped the Akkineni surname in her social media accounts. On Instagram and Twitter, the actress altered her display name to just ‘S’. She revealed the hoopla behind her name change during an interview with Film Companion. She said, “The thing is, even with trolling for The Family Man or this, I don’t react to them. That is how I have always been. I don’t react to this kind of noise and I don’t intend on doing so as well.”
