Samantha Ruth Prabhu on future in films, opens up on what’s next after ‘Kushi’: 'No desire to compete with my fellow actresses'

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has built a strong fan base for herself in the three-language film industries - Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. She has earned a special place in the hearts of fans with her clear opinions, challenging character choices, and strong performances. However, she has not been seen on the big screen for the last two years. Her last film was 'Kushi,' which was released in 2023. Attending a recent event, she expressed important opinions about her place and future in the film industry.

Samantha admits she no longer chases numbers

Samantha, who attended the 52nd National Management Conference held in Delhi, said, "Earlier I might have acted in five films a year. That was considered the mark of a successful actress." Adding further she said, "I haven't released any big film for two years now. It's not on any list. There are no films that gross a thousand crores. But I am happier than I have ever been in my life," she said. She also revealed that she doesnt have any motive to race with anyone , "I have no desire to compete with my fellow actresses now. Box office numbers are not the yardstick by which I am judged.," she said, The latest words seem like an indication from Samantha that she will either act in fewer films in the future or take a long break.

Health battles and personal setbacks reshape Samantha’s career

Samantha's personal life has been full of challenges over the past few years. Her separation from husband Naga Chaitanya in 2021 came as a huge shock to her fans. She was then diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called myositis, which placed many restrictions on her professional and personal life. Due to this, the release of 'Kushi' was delayed, and she had to reduce her film work considering her health.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu making headlines with Raj Nidimoru

Despite this, she did not let her efforts falter and made her debut as a producer with the Telugu film 'Subham' in 2025. Similarly, her performance in the web series 'Citadel Honey Bunny,' in which she co-starred with Varun Dhawan, received great praise. Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's alleged romance with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru seized the attention of fans, and the rumoured couple was spotted together several times. But the actress or the director hasn't reacted to the report yet.