Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amala Akkineni Reunite Publicly at Zee Awards

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amala Akkineni shared the stage at the Zee Telugu Awards, marking their first public appearance together since Samantha's split from actor Naga Chaitanya.

A promotional clip circulating online shows Samantha stepping into the spotlight in a yellow saree. She addressed the Telugu audience, thanking them for supporting her 15-year film career. Akkineni, seated beside the actress, offered a warm round of applause as the actress spoke. Viewers noted the respectful exchange and praised the moment for its simplicity and sincerity.

Social media users reacted in real time. One post noted, “Nagarjuna’s wife claps.” Another read, “Amala’s gesture speaks volumes.” Fans highlighted the significance of seeing the two women together after the couple’s divorce announcement in October 2021.

Samantha and Chaitanya, widely known as #ChaySam, wed in October 2017 and announced their separation four years later. Their joint statement at the time asked supporters to respect their privacy as they moved forward independently.

In a 2024 interview, Samantha described the emotional toll of the split and her subsequent diagnosis of myositis. She recalled a brief period of relief followed by health struggles that compounded her personal challenges.

Recent reports have linked Samantha to director Raj Nidimoru, though she has not confirmed the relationship.