Samantha began dating actor Naga Chaitanya in 2010 after they appeared together in the film Ye Maaya Chesave and after being in a relationship since November 2015. The couple got engaged in a ceremony in Hyderabad on 29 January 2017. They married in Goa, first in a traditional Hindu ceremony on 6 October 2017, followed by a Christian ceremony on 7 October 2017, officially becoming a part of the Akkineni family.
After marriage, she adopted the name Samantha Akkineni. However, on 31 July 2021, she removed the surname “Akkineni” from her social media profiles, sparking rumors of a separation from Naga Chaitanya. These rumors were confirmed when, on 2 October 2021, the couple announced their separation and eventual divorce.
Did Naga Chaitanya remove all of Samantha’s photos from Instagram?
Following their split, Naga Chaitanya removed all traces of Samantha from his Instagram, deleting every photo of her except for one—the promotional posters of their film Majili. Meanwhile, Samantha has continued to rise in popularity, recently being ranked as the second most popular Indian female star, surpassing Deepika Padukone.
Who is Naga Chaitanya’s Second Wife?
Naga Chaitanya is engaged to Sobhita Dhulipala. The couple took to Instagram to confirm their engagement, putting an end to months of speculation.
Sobhita Dhulipala, born on 31 May 1992, is a well-known Indian actress who first gained recognition after winning the Femina Miss India Earth 2013 title. She made her acting debut in Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0 in 2016 and is best known for her lead role in the Amazon Prime Video series Made in Heaven. She has also appeared in several notable films, including Goodachari, Kaalakaandi, and Chef.
Is Samantha Now Naga Chaitanya’s Sister-In-Law?
Samantha Prabhu is Naga Chaitanya’s ex-wife, well-known for her work in the South Indian film industry. On the other hand, Dr. Samantha Dhulipala, who is set to become Naga Chaitanya’s sister-in-law, is the sister of Sobhita Dhulipala, his fiancée.
While the exact reasons for their divorce remain private, both actors have spoken about the challenges they faced during this difficult time. Samantha has been open about her struggles with mental health and an autoimmune condition, which she believes contributed to the strain on their relationship.
Since the divorce, both Naga Chaitanya and Samantha have moved on with their lives. Samantha has focused on her career, taking on challenging roles and even launching a health podcast. Naga Chaitanya has also been busy with his acting career and marriage plans with Sobhita Dhulipala.
