Samantha Ruth Prabhu made a startling revelation about her divorce with Naga Chaitanya. The actress had tied the knot with Chaitanya before they parted ways in 2021. The parting of the movie stars was one of the most trending topics in 2021.
It was Chaitanya who revealed earlier this year that their divorce was finalized last year. Samantha and Chaitanya have not divulged the reason for their separation, but Samantha said that the combination of a failed marriage, an auto-immune disorder called myositis and unsuccessful films felt like a triple blow.
Samantha was questioned by Harper’s Bazaar if she deliberately shares her highs and lows with her fans. The actress explained, “When I faced a very low point of, well, a failed marriage, and my health and work were suffering, it was like a triple blow; boom, boom, boom. You know, many people collapse for much less than what I went through for the last two years or so. During that time, I read about actors who had health problems and made a comeback, or faced trolling or anxiety. And reading their stories helped me. It gave me courage to know that if they did it, I can, too.”
I am empowered by my lows, I am a fighter – Samantha Ruth Prabhu
“It’s important to recognise that being a loved star in this nation is an incredible gift; so be responsible for it, be honest and real, and tell your story. And it’s not always about how many super hits and blockbusters one has, how many awards have been won, the perfect body, or the most beautiful outfits. It’s the pain, the hardships, the lows. I don’t care that my lows have been so public, I’m actually quite empowered by them. I know I am going to fight with all I have, and I hope that people who are in a similar situation, also have the strength to just keep fighting,” Samantha added.
Samantha is on a sabbatical from acting now. She has been focusing on her health and has been travelling to different parts of the world.