Controversial statements made by Samantha about her divorce from Naga Chaitanya

New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce in October 2021 left everyone shocked and soon it became the most-talked-about thing in the South Indian film industry. The couple, who were once considered one of the most loved pair in the Telugu film industry, broke several hearts of their fans when they announced their separation.

In a statement released on social media, Samantha and Naga Chaitanya confirmed their divorce, asking for privacy and respect during this challenging time. In the statement, they mentioned that they had decided to part ways as “friends”. Let’s explore five shocking statements made by Samantha about her divorce from Naga Chaitanya.

5 big statements by Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha on people’s comments post her divorce

Last year, Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about the social stigma and the comments she received from people after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya. Speaking with Galatta India, she shared that when a woman goes through a divorce, she faces social stigma and shame, adding that she received comments like “second-hand”, “used”, and “wasted life”. She further expressed, “You’re pushed into a corner where you’re supposed to feel like you’re a failure. You’re supposed to feel guilt and shame that you were once married and now you’re not.”

Samantha on Rs 250 crore alimony

After her divorce in 2021, Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her debut on Karan Johar hosted Koffee With Karan in 2022. During the episode, the KJo asked about the worst rumour she has ever heard about herself. She quickly answered, “That I took Rs 250 crore in alimony.”, adding, “Then they said there’s a prenup, so she can’t ask for alimony.”

Samantha on her divorce from Naga Chaitanya

On Koffee With Karan Season 7, Karan Johar asked, “Recently, you and your husband parted ways”. The actress then stopped Karan and said, “Ex-husband”. Talking about her divorce, she revealed that the duo had hard feelings for each other, adding that their separation wasn’t amicable and the divorce was challenging.

 

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Samantha on repurposing her wedding gown

Samantha Ruth Prabhu repurposed her white wedding gown into a striking black dress. She opened up about the same and revealed that it hurt her initially but she decided to flip it. She said, “Yeah, I am separated and I am divorced. Things haven’t been a fairy tale but that does not mean that I sit in a corner cry about it and never ever have the courage to live again.”