Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian actress and model. She is one of the leading actresses in the Tamil and Telugu Film Industries. Samantha started her career as an actress in the year 2010 and has now emerged as one of the top actresses. Samantha married Naga Chaitanya (Son of Nagarjuna Akkineni and leading actor in the Telugu Film Industry) on October 6, 2017. Samantha made her debut simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu in a Bilingual movie directed by Gautam Vasudev Menon. Samantha did the lead role in Russo Brothers’ Indian adaptation web series Citadel.
Samantha began her career as an actress in the movie Ye Maaya Chesave in Telugu which was simultaneously made in Tamil under the name Vinnai Thandi Varuvaaya. She played the lead role in the Telugu version of the movie and played a supporting role in the Tamil Version. The film was a blockbuster in both Tamil and Telugu. Her acting was highly appreciated by critics and the public.
Saaki World
In 2020, Samantha started her own fashion designing brand Saaki world.
Biography
| Name | Samantha |
| Real Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu |
| Nickname | Sam |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Date of Birth | 28 April 1987 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 36 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Family | Father: Joseph Prabhu Mother: Ninette Prabhu Brothers: Jonathan, David |
| Marital Status | Divorced (September 2021) |
| Boyfriend | Siddharth (2013 – 2015) Naga Chaitanya (2015 – 2021) |
| Husband | Naga Chaitanya (Divorced) |
| Children | NA |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com Graduate |
| School | Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Stella Maris College, Chennai |
| Hobbies | Reading, listening to music, Shopping, gymming |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
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Interesting Facts
- Samantha is married to Naga Chaithanya with whom she debuted her first movie in 2010. The couple had their marriage in Goa on 6th October 2017. On the first day, they had a Hindu Traditional wedding followed by a Christian Traditional Wedding on the next day.
- But unfortunately, the couple got divorced in October 2021. They both issued a statement that they ended their nearly four-year marriage.
- Samantha was auditioned by Gautam Vasudev Menon and signed her debut project in August 2009.
- In 2012, she got a breakthrough in her career. In this year her two films got released Naan Ee and Neethane En Ponvasantham. The movies were simultaneously released in Telugu as Eega and Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu which showed her acting skills.
- She proved herself as a prominent actress in both languages. After these movies, her fan base increased and her market value increased as well.
- She has over 24.4M followers on Instagram (as of February 2023).
Movies
A list of Samantha Akkineni Movies is given below,
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Jessie Thekkekuttu | Telugu | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress — Telugu |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Nandini | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Priya | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Kavery | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Brindavanam | Indu | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal | Asylum patient | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2011 | Dookudu | Prashanthi | Telugu | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Samantha | Hindi | Cameo appearance |
| 2012 | Eega | Bindu | Telugu | Bilingual filmFilmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2012 | Naan Ee | Bindu | Tamil | Bilingual filmFilmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Nithya Vasudevan | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Nithya Yelavarthi | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Geetha | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Shreya | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Herself | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Sashi | Telugu | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Akarsha | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Manam | Krishnaveni and Priya[b] | Telugu | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Sirisha | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Alludu Seenu | Anjali | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Jeeva | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Indu | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Kaththi | Ankitha | Tamil | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | Sameera | Telugu | |
| 2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | Shakila and Gadgi Moi[b] | Tamil | Dual Role |
| 2015 | Thanga Magan | Yamuna | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Grace Francis | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2016 | Theri | Mithra | Tamil | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2016 | 24 | Sathyabhama “Sathya” | Tamil | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Unnamed NRI | Telugu | |
| 2016 | A Aa | Anasuya Ramalingam | Telugu | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Bujji | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Amrutha | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Tara | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Rama Lakshmi | Telugu | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Madhuravani | Telugu | Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Dr. Rathi Devi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Seemaraja | Sudhanthira Selvi (Silambu Selvi) | Tamil | |
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2018 | U Turn | Rachana | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe | Vaembu | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Majili | Sravani | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | B. Swathi “Baby” | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Architecture student | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Jaanu | Janaki “Jaanu” Devi | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Pushpa: The Rise | — | Telugu | Special appearance in the item number “Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava” |
| 2022 | Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Khatija Begum | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Yashoda | Yashoda | Tamil | Filming |
| 2023 | Shaakuntalam | Shakuntala | Telugu | Post-production |
| 2023 | Kushi | TBA | Telugu | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Season 4 | Host | Telugu | Star Maa | Dusshera special episode |
| 2020–2021 | Sam Jam | Host | Telugu | Aha | Web talk-show |
| 2021 | The Family Man: Season 2 | Rajalekshmi “Raji” Sekharan | Hindi | Amazon Prime Video | Main role; season 2 |
| TBA | Citadel | TBA | Hindi | Amazon Prime Video |
Awards And Nominations
State Honour
| Year | Honour | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Champions of Change Telangana – 2021 for her work in the area of social welfare through Pratyusha Support | Outstanding Contribution to the Development and Welfare of Women and Children |
International Indian Film Academy Awards
- 2017 – A Aa for Best Actress – Won
- 2017 – Theri for Best Actress – Nominated
Ananda Vikatan Awards
- 2013 – Best Actress for Neethaane En Ponvasantham – Won
- 2019 – Best Actress for Super Deluxe – Nominated
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Work | Category | Language | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2011 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Best Female Debut | Telugu | Won |
| 2012 | Dookudu | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Eega | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2013 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Best Actress | Tamil | Won |
| 2014 | Attarintiki Daredi | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2015 | Manam | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kaththi | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2017 | A Aa | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2017 | Theri | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2017 | 24 | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2019 | Rangasthalam | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2019 | Mahanati | Best Supporting Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
Nandi Awards
- 2011 – Special Jury Award for Ye Maaya Chesave – Won
- 2017 – Best Actress for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu – Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
| Year | Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize | Won |
CineMAA Awards
- 2011 – Best Female Debut for Ye Maaya Chesave – Won
- 2013 – Best Actress for Eega – Won
- 2015 – Best Actress for Manam – Won
TSR-TV9 National Film Awards
- 2011 – Best Actress for Ye Maaya Chesave – Nominated
- 2013 – Best Actress for Eega – Nominated
- 2015 – Best Actress for Attarintiki Daredi – Won
- 2019 – Citation of Honour – Won
Santhosham Film Awards
- 2013 – Best Actress for Eega – Won
- 2014 – Best Actress for Attarintiki Daredi – Won
- 2017 – Best Actress for A Aa – Won
South Indian International Movie Awards
| Year | Work | Category | Language | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dookudu | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2013 | Eega | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2014 | Attarintiki Daredi | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2015 | Manam | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2015 | Manam | Best Actress (Critics) | Telugu | Won |
| 2015 | Kaththi | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2016 | S/O Satyamurthy | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2016 | — | Youth Icon of South India | — | Won |
| 2017 | A Aa | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2017 | Theri | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2019 | Rangasthalam | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2019 | Rangasthalam | Best Actress (Critics) | Telugu | Won |
| 2019 | Irumbu Thirai | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2019 | — | Style Icon of the Year (Female) | — | Won |
| 2021 | Oh! Baby | Best Actress – Telugu | Telugu | Won |
Vijay Awards
- 2011 – Best Debut Actress for Baana Kaathadi – Nominated
- 2013 – Best Actress for Neethaane En Ponvasantham – Won
- 2013 – Favourite Heroine for Neethaane En Ponvasantham – Nominated
- 2017 – Favourite Heroine for Mersal – Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Tamil
- 2020 – Special Mention for Super Deluxe – Won
- 2020 – Best Actress for Super Deluxe – Nominated
- 2020 – Favourite Heroine for Super Deluxe – Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Telugu
- 2017 – Queen of Box Office – Won
- 2020 – Best Actor in a Leading Role Female for Oh! Baby and Majili – Won
- 2020 – Favourite Heroine for Oh! Baby and Majili – Nominated
New York Cinematography Awards
- 2021 – Best Supporting Actor for Mahanati – Won
Critics’ Choice Film Awards
- 2020 – Best Actress Tamil for Super Deluxe – Nominated
- 2020 – Best Actress Telugu for Oh! Baby – Won
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards
- 2021 – Best Performance (Female) in Web Series for The Family Man (Season 2) – Won
OTT & Digital Marketing Innovation Awards
- 2021 – Best Female Lead of the Year for The Family Man (Season 2) – Won
Filmfare OTT Awards
- 2021 – Best Actress, Series (Female) Drama for The Family Man (Season 2) – Won
Other Awards & Recognitions
| Year | Event | Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Margadarsi Big Telugu Entertainment Awards | Attarintiki Daredi | Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | RITZ Solitaire Award | – | Solitaire | Won |
| 2015 | 2nd BehindWoods Gold Medal Awards | Kaththi and Anjaan | People’s Choice Actress | Won |
| 2016 | RITZ Southscope Lifestyle Awards | – | South India’s Most Admired Fashion Icon | Won |
| 2017 | 4th BehindWoods Gold Medal Awards | 24 and Theri | People’s Choice Actress | Won |
| 2018 | 2nd Social Media Summit and Awards | – | Most Liked South Indian Actress | Won |
| 2018 | Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Movie Award | Rangasthalam | Best Actress | Won |
| 2019 | TV9 Nava Nakshatra Sanmanam Award | Rangasthalam, Mahanati and Oh! Baby | Best Actor (Female) | Won |
| 2022 | The Super Cinema Awards | The Family Man (Season 2) | Best Actress | Won |
| 2022 | 3rd Hotlist OTT Awards by Radio City | The Family Man (Season 2) | Best Actor in Series (Female) | Won |
| 2022 | 4th Critics Choice Awards | The Family Man (Season 2) | Best Actress (Web Series) | Won |
| 2022 | e4m PLAY Streaming Media Awards | The Family Man (Season 2) | Performer of the year (Critics) | Won |
| 2022 | OxygenPlay Awards by OnePlus TV | The Family Man (Season 2) | Best Actress in a Show/Movie | Won |
Times of India
| Year | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2012 | #9 |
| 2013 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2012 | #2 |
| 2014 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2013 | #12 |
| 2014 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2013 | #4 |
| 2015 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2014 | #9 |
| 2015 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2014 | #3 |
| 2016 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2015 | #5 |
| 2016 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2015 | #7 |
| 2017 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2016 | #12 |
| 2017 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2016 | #3 |
| 2018 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2017 | #21 |
| 2018 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2017 | #16 |
| 2019 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2018 | #3 |
| 2019 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2018 | #3 |
| 2020 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2019 | #1 |
| 2020 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2019 | #7 |
| 2020 | India’s Top 50 Most Desirable Woman 2019 | #17 |
| 2021 | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2020 | #2 |
| 2021 | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2020 | #1 |
| 2021 | India’s Top 50 Most Desirable Woman 2020 | #34 |
IMDB
- 2021 – Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2021 – The Family Man (Season 2) #3 Rank
Social Networks
- 2021 – Most Tweeted about Actors (Female) in South Indian Entertainment #3 Rank
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