Samantha Ruth Prabhu REACTS to Claim KTR Rao Caused Her Split With Naga Chaitanya: 'My Divorce Is...'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has finally addressed cabinet minister Konda Surekha’s shocking allegations involving BRS president KT Rama Rao. Surekha recently claimed that Rama Rao was responsible for the split between Naga Chaitanya and Samantha, sparking a wave of controversy. According to Surekha, KTR’s alleged interference caused disturbances in the Akkineni family, which ultimately led to the high-profile divorce.

Responding to the claim, Samantha took to Instagram to issue a strongly-worded statement. “To be a woman, to come out and work, to survive in a glamorous industry where women are more often than not treated as props, to fall in love & to fall out of love, to still stand up and fight… It takes a lot of courage and strength,” she wrote.

Directly addressing Surekha, Samantha added, “Konda Surekha Garu, I am proud of what this journey turned me into—please don’t trivialise it. I hope you realise that your words carry significant weight as a minister. I implore you to be responsible and respectful of individuals’ privacy.”

Samantha was also clear in her request for people to stop speculating about her divorce. “My divorce is a personal matter, and I request that you refrain from speculating about it. Our choice to keep things private doesn’t invite misrepresentation. To clarify: my divorce was mutual consent and amicable, with no political conspiracy involved. Could you please keep my name out of political battles? I have always remained non-political and wish to continue doing so.”

In the meantime, Naga Chaitanya has moved forward in his personal life. The actor is now engaged to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Chaitanya’s father, Nagarjuna Akkineni, publicly welcomed Sobhita into the family, confirming the engagement through a social media post. Earlier, Nagarjuna explained that the couple chose the engagement date based on its auspiciousness after consulting with family astrologers.

Naga Chaitanya also spoke to the media about his upcoming wedding plans, sharing that the ceremony will prioritise tradition and the people closest to him. “Marriage is about the people who mean a lot to me. It doesn’t have to be a big fat wedding but with culture and traditions in mind,” he remarked.