When Samantha Threatened Naga Chaitanya to Reveal Their Relationship to His Parents

“Naga Chaitanya shares how Samantha’s ultimatum led to him confessing their love story to his family.”

January 9, 2025: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s love story continues to captivate their fans even after their heartbreaking separation in 2021. The couple, who first met during the making of the 2010 film Ye Maaya Chesave, tied the knot in 2017. However, their journey together came to an end when they announced their divorce, leaving fans heartbroken. But did you know that Samantha once gave Naga Chaitanya an ultimatum about revealing their relationship to his parents?

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In a past press meet, Naga Chaitanya shared a humorous yet pivotal moment from their relationship. Initially hesitant to disclose their romance to his family despite Samantha’s repeated requests, Chaitanya finally gave in when Samantha issued a surprising ultimatum. According to The Indian Express, Samantha humorously warned him that she would tie a rakhi on him if he didn’t inform his parents about their relationship. “Her threat took me by surprise,” Chaitanya shared, adding that he soon talked to his parents and secured their consent.

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While their love story was cherished by many, their eventual divorce raised numerous speculations among fans. Adding to the buzz, Chaitanya recently remarried actress Sohita Dhulipala on December 4, 2024, sparking mixed reactions. Meanwhile, Samantha faced personal challenges after being diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune disease, a year following their separation.

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Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Naga Chaitanya is gearing up for his next release, Thandel, co-starring Sai Pallavi. The film, inspired by a 2018 real-life incident involving Indian fishermen detained in Pakistan, is set to hit theaters on February 7. Chaitanya plays Raju, while Sai Pallavi takes on a pivotal role as Raju’s girlfriend. This marks their second collaboration after the much-loved Love Story.

Samantha, on the other hand, is all set to star in the Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaram and the web series Rakt Brahmand alongside Aditya Roy Kapoor. Her recent outing, Citadel: Honey Bunny, directed by Raj & DK, garnered mixed reviews. While Varun Dhawan’s performance was praised, the series faced criticism for its pacing and plotline. Samantha, as always, received appreciation for her strong screen presence.

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