Samantha Ruth Prabhu born on 28 April 1987 is an Indian actress who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil film industries. She is a recipient of several awards, including four Filmfare Awards South, six South Indian International Movie Awards, and two Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name: | Samantha Akkineni |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Age (As of 2024): | 36 Years of 2024 |
| Husband: | Naga Chaitanya |
| Nationality: | Indian |
PERSONAL INFORMATION
| Name | Samantha Akkineni |
| Birth Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu |
| Nick Name | Yasodha, Yasho, Sam |
| Height | 5 Feet 5 Inch |
| Figure | 34 – 25 – 34 |
| Weight | 53 Kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 28 April 1987 |
| Age (As of 2024) | 36 Years of 2024 |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Present Address | Chennai |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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EDUCATION
| School | Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Stella Maris College, Chennai |
| Educational Status | Degree in Commerce |
FAVORITE
| Food | Sushi, Sweet pongal, Dairy milk chocolate, Paalakova |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Dhanush, Suriya, Rajnikanth Actresses: Audrey Hepburn |
| Musicians | A. R. Rahman |
| Song | “Evo Evo Kalale” from the music album of the movie Love Story |
| Book | The Secret by Rhonda Byrne |
| Hobbies | Reading, listening to music, shopping, gymming |
| Films | Bollywood: N/A Hollywood: N/A |
| TV Show | American: The West Wing |
| Colour | Black & White |
| Perfume | Laura Mercier |
| Director | Mani Ratnam, Woody Allen |
| Holiday Destinations | London |
FAMILY
Father
Joseph Prabhu
Brother
Jonathan & David
Husband (Actor)
Naga Chaitanya
Mother
Ninette
Sister
N/A
Child
N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
| Affairs | Siddharth (2013-2015) Naga Chaitanya (2015-present) |
CAREER
| Acting | Firstly, she making her acting debut in “Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu film) & Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010, Tamil film)” . She made her film debut in (2010). |
| First Film | Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu film) |
| Career Turning Point | Best Female Debut for “ Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)” |
| 1st success | “ Ye Maaya Chesave(2010)“- in which she played the main role. This film gave her one of the Best Female Debut. |
| Award | Awards, Honours, Achievements: 2011: Best Female Debut (Ye Maaya Chesave) 2013: Best Actress Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Awards 2014: TSR-TV9 National Film Awards- Best Actress(Attarintiki Daredi) 2017: Best Actress (A Aa) 2016: South Indian International Movie Awards 2019: Best Actress (Critics) 2020: Best Actor in a Leading Role – Female |
CAREER STATISTICS
Acting Roles
| YEAR | FILM | ROLES |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa(Tamil), Ye Maaya Chesave(Telugu), Baana Kaathadi(Tamil), Moscowin Kavery(Tamil) | Nandini, Jessie, Priya, Kavery, Indu |
| 2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal(Tamil), Dookudu(Telugu) | Asylum patient, Prashanthi |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha(Hindi), Eega(Telugu), Naan Ee(Tamil), Neethaane En Ponvasantham(Tamil), Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu(Telugu) | Samantha, Bindu, Bindu, Nithya Vasudevan, Nithya Yelavarthy |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu(Telugu), Jabardasth(Telugu), Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru(Tamil), Attarintiki Daredi(Telugu), Ramayya Vasthavayya(Telugu) | Geetha, Shreya, Herself, Sashi, Akarsha |
| 2014 | Manam(Telugu), Autonagar Surya(Telugu), Alludu Seenu(Telugu), Anjaan(Tamil), Rabhasa(Telugu), Kaththi(Tamil) | Krishnaveni and Priya, Sirisha, Anjali, Jeeva, Indu, Ankitha |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy(Telugu), 10 Endrathukulla(Tamil), Thanga Magan(Tamil) | Sameera, Shakila and Gadgi Moi, Yamuna |
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal(Tamil), Theri(Tamil), 24(Tamil), Brahmotsavam(Telugu), A Aa(Telugu), Janatha Garage(Telugu) | Grace Francis, Mithra, Sathyabhama “Sathya”, Unnamed NRI, Anasuya Ramalingam, Bujji |
| 2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2(Telugu), Mersal(Tamil) | Amrutha, Thara |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam(Telugu), Mahanati(Telugu), Irumbu Thirai(Tamil), Seemaraja(Tamil), U Turn(Tamil),(Telugu) | Rama Lakshmi, Madhuravani, Dr. Rathi Devi, Sudhanthira Selvi (Silambu Selvi), Rachana |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe(Tamil), Majili(Telugu), Oh! Baby(Telugu), Manmadhudu 2(Telugu) | Vaembu, Sravani, Swathi “Baby”, Architecture student |
| 2020 | Jaanu(Telugu) | Janaki “Jaanu” Devi |
| 2021 | Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal(Filming), Shaakuntalam(Filming) | TBA, Shakuntala |
INCOME
| Salary | Rs. 3 crores/film |
| Total Income | $11 million |