Samantha Akkineni Biography
Samantha Akkineni, a prominent Indian actress, captivates audiences with her versatile talent and striking beauty. Born on April 28, 1987, in Chennai, she entered the film industry with a memorable debut in the critically acclaimed “Ye Maaya Chesave” in 2010. Samantha has since delivered stellar performances in a range of films, earning accolades and a massive fan following. Beyond her acting prowess, she’s known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for social causes. Samantha continues to be a trailblazer in the South Indian film industry, leaving an indelible mark with her charm, charisma, and commitment to her craft.
General Information About Famous Actress Samantha Akkineni
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu Akkineni |
| Nickname | Sam |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | April 28, 1987 |
| Current age | 38 years, 6 months, 22 days |
| Husband | Naga Chaitanya (m. 2017, divorced in 2021) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Exploring Samantha Akkineni Personal Journey
| Name | Samantha Akkineni |
| Birth Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu |
| Nick Name | Yasodha, Yasho, Sam |
| Height | 5 Feet 5 Inch |
| Figure | 34 – 25 – 34 |
| Weight | 53 Kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 28 April 1987 |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Present Address | Chennai |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Signature | N/A |
Samantha Akkineni Education
| School | Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Stella Maris College, Chennai |
| Educational Status | Degree in Commerce |
Samantha Akkineni Favorite
| Food | Sushi, Sweet pongal, Dairy milk chocolate, Paalakova |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Dhanush, Suriya, Rajnikanth Actresses: Audrey Hepburn |
| Musicians | A. R. Rahman |
| Song | “Evo Evo Kalale” from the music album of the movie Love Story |
| Book | The Secret by Rhonda Byrne |
| Hobbies | Reading, listening to music, shopping, gymming |
| Films | Bollywood: N/A Hollywood: N/A |
| TV Show | American: The West Wing |
| Colour | Black & White |
| Perfume | Laura Mercier |
| Director | Mani Ratnam, Woody Allen |
| Holiday Destinations | London |
Samantha Akkineni Relationship Journey
| Affairs | Siddharth (2013-2015) Naga Chaitanya (2015-present) |
Samantha Akkineni Career Journey
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Acting Debut | Samantha made her acting debut in “Ye Maaya Chesave” (2010, Telugu film) and “Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa” (2010, Tamil film). |
| First Film | “Ye Maaya Chesave” (2010, Telugu film) |
| Career Turning Point | Best Female Debut for “Ye Maaya Chesave” (2010) |
| First Success | “Ye Maaya Chesave” (2010) – Her portrayal in this film earned her recognition as Best Female Debut. |
| Awards and Honours | – 2011: Best Female Debut (Ye Maaya Chesave) – 2013: Best Actress at Filmfare Awards South and Nandi Awards – 2014: TSR-TV9 National Film Awards – Best Actress (Attarintiki Daredi) – 2017: Best Actress (A Aa) – 2016: South Indian International Movie Awards – 2019: Best Actress (Critics) – 2020: Best Actor in a Leading Role – Female |
Samantha Akkineni Career Statistics
| Year | Film | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa(Tamil), Ye Maaya Chesave(Telugu), Baana Kaathadi(Tamil), Moscowin Kavery(Tamil) | Nandini, Jessie, Priya, Kavery, Indu |
| 2011 | Nadunisi Naaygal(Tamil), Dookudu(Telugu) | Asylum patient, Prashanthi |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha(Hindi), Eega(Telugu), Naan Ee(Tamil), Neethaane En Ponvasantham(Tamil), Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu(Telugu) | Samantha, Bindu, Bindu, Nithya Vasudevan, Nithya Yelavarthy |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu(Telugu), Jabardasth(Telugu), Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru(Tamil), Attarintiki Daredi(Telugu), Ramayya Vasthavayya(Telugu) | Geetha, Shreya, Herself, Sashi, Akarsha |
| 2014 | Manam(Telugu), Autonagar Surya(Telugu), Alludu Seenu(Telugu), Anjaan(Tamil), Rabhasa(Telugu), Kaththi(Tamil) | Krishnaveni and Priya, Sirisha, Anjali, Jeeva, Indu, Ankitha |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy(Telugu), 10 Endrathukulla(Tamil), Thanga Magan(Tamil) | Sameera, Shakila and Gadgi Moi, Yamuna |
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal(Tamil), Theri(Tamil), 24(Tamil), Brahmotsavam(Telugu), A Aa(Telugu), Janatha Garage(Telugu) | Grace Francis, Mithra, Sathyabhama “Sathya”, Unnamed NRI, Anasuya Ramalingam, Bujji |
| 2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2(Telugu), Mersal(Tamil) | Amrutha, Thara |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam(Telugu), Mahanati(Telugu), Irumbu Thirai(Tamil), Seemaraja(Tamil), U Turn(Tamil),(Telugu) | Rama Lakshmi, Madhuravani, Dr. Rathi Devi, Sudhanthira Selvi (Silambu Selvi), Rachana |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe(Tamil), Majili(Telugu), Oh! Baby(Telugu), Manmadhudu 2(Telugu) | Vaembu, Sravani, Swathi “Baby”, Architecture student |
| 2020 | Jaanu(Telugu) | Janaki “Jaanu” Devi |
| 2021 | Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal(Filming), Shaakuntalam(Filming) | TBA, Shakuntala |
Samantha Akkineni Income
| Salary | Rs. 3 crores/film |
| Total Income | $11 million |
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