Samantha Ruth Prabhu firmly addressed recent remarks made by Telangana minister Konda Surekha, who had linked her divorce from actor Naga Chaitanya to interference by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao. In response, Samantha took to Instagram, calling out the minister for trivializing her personal journey and urged her to respect privacy and be mindful of her statements.
Samantha, in her post, expressed disappointment over the minister’s comments, highlighting the struggles she has faced as a woman in the entertainment industry. She emphasized the strength it takes to thrive in a field where women are often objectified. The actress noted her journey as one marked by perseverance, having faced both love and heartbreak, while continuing to stand tall and fight against various challenges. She also stated that she is proud of the person she has become through these experiences and requested Konda Surekha not to diminish this by dragging her into political controversies.
The actress clarified that her divorce from Naga Chaitanya was a mutual decision and handled amicably. She made it clear that there were no external influences or political conspiracies involved, as implied by the minister. Samantha reiterated that both she and Naga Chaitanya had chosen to keep the matter private and urged others to respect their personal space. She requested Konda Surekha to refrain from using her name in political battles, stating that she has always maintained a non-political stance and intends to continue doing so.