'It has come with a lot of trolling': Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about her separation from Naga Chaitanya

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently spoke candidly about the challenges of navigating her personal life in the public eye. In a conversation at the NDTV World Summit 2025, she reflected on how her separation from actor Naga Chaitanya played out under constant scrutiny, bringing both judgment and online trolling.

When asked about authenticity in front of the camera, Samantha acknowledged that being genuine is a work in progress. She admitted she doesn’t have her life entirely figured out but is committed to being honest about her experiences. “I’m talking about authenticity with my own journey. I can’t begin to explain that I know someone else’s. I can speak it and keep it as real as possible. My life – anyone who has followed my journey – is aware of the personal struggles. The separation, the illness – they have all been very public. It has come with a lot of trolling and judgment; a lot of judgment for being open and vulnerable,” she said.

Samantha also reflected on the modern context of social media and public access. “I don’t think there existed a time like ours where everyone has access to how the top 1% of the world live, where they vacation, their homes, their yachts. Everyone has access to that information, and that can be very demotivating. You have no way of having that kind of life. It is most important now that we also be responsible,” she added.

Samantha and Naga Chaitanya’s story began on the sets of their 2010 debut film Ye Maaya Chesave. The couple married in 2017 in ceremonies that respected both Hindu and Christian traditions. Despite a much-admired union, they announced their separation in 2021 after nearly four years of marriage, ending their highly publicised relationship.

Since then, both actors have moved forward in their personal lives. Naga Chaitanya is now married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala, while Samantha is reportedly dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, of Raj & DK fame.

Samantha’s reflections highlight the pressures celebrities face when private matters become public discussion. Her comments underscore the need for understanding, empathy, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity amid constant public attention.