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.
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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