Full Name: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Former Name: Samantha Akkineni
Date of Birth: April 28, 1987
Place of Birth: Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality: Indian
Education:
- School: Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai
- College: Stella Maris College, Chennai
- Degree: Commerce
Family:
- Father: Joseph Prabhu (Telugu)
- Mother: Ninette Prabhu (Malayali)
- Siblings: Two elder brothers, Jonath and David
Languages Known: Tamil, Telugu
Occupation: Actress
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse: Naga Chaitanya (m. 2017; div. 2021)
Awards:
- Winner of four Filmfare Awards South
Notable Works:
- Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
- Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012)
- Eega (2012)
- Dookudu (2011)
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2012)
- Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
- Kaththi (2014)
- Theri (2016)
- 24 (2016)
- Mersal (2017)
- Rangasthalam (2018)
- Mahanati (2018)
- Super Deluxe (2019)
- Majili (2019)
- The Family Man (2021)
Other Ventures:
- Founder of Pratyusha Support, a charitable trust
Biography:
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, formerly known as Samantha Akkineni, is an Indian actress born on April 28, 1987, in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. She gained prominence for her performances in Telugu and Tamil films, earning accolades such as four Filmfare Awards South.
Raised in Chennai, Samantha is the youngest child in her family, with two elder brothers. She is fluent in both Tamil and Telugu languages. After completing her education in commerce at Stella Maris College, Chennai, Samantha ventured into modeling, catching the attention of filmmakers.
Her acting career commenced with the Telugu romance film Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010, marking the beginning of a successful journey in the film industry. Notable performances in films like Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Eega, Dookudu, and Mahanati further solidified her status as a leading actress in South Indian cinema.
Apart from her acting prowess, Samantha is also involved in philanthropic endeavors as the founder of Pratyusha Support, a charitable trust aimed at helping the underprivileged.
Despite personal challenges, Samantha continues to shine in the world of cinema, captivating audiences with her talent and versatility.