Highlights
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about her separation from Naga Chaitanya and health challenges.
- The actress emphasizes authenticity as an ongoing journey, not a destination.
- She reflects on trolling and judgment faced in the public eye.
- Upcoming projects include the web series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom and Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaram.
Being authentic in the public eye
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu spoke candidly about vulnerability and authenticity during her appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2025, at a session focused on 'Authenticity'. She described authenticity as “a work in progress” rather than a final destination.
“I am not perfect; I might make mistakes, I might stumble, but I’m trying to be better,” Samantha said, reflecting on her personal journey and public life.
Personal struggles and public scrutiny
Samantha acknowledged that her experiences, including her separation from Naga Chaitanya and her health challenges, have been highly public. She noted the difficulties of being open about personal life, saying:
“It has come with a lot of trolling and judgment; a lot of judgment for being open and vulnerable.”
The actress emphasized that her authenticity is based on her own experiences, allowing her to speak about her life directly rather than commenting on others.
Social media and perceptions of success
During the session, Samantha also reflected on how celebrity culture and social media shape people’s ideas of success and happiness. She observed:
“Everyone has access to that information, and that can be very demotivating. You have no way of having that kind of life. It is most important now that we also be responsible.”
Her remarks underline the challenges of navigating public life while maintaining honesty and accountability.
Upcoming projects
On the professional front, Samantha will next appear in the web series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. She has also confirmed an upcoming Telugu film, Maa Inti Bangaram, marking her continued presence in both web and cinema platforms.
