Naga Chaitanya, a prominent figure in the Telugu film industry, has been in the spotlight for both his professional achievements and his personal life. His marriage to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, which ended in 2021 after four years, was a highly publicized event that drew significant attention from fans and media alike.
Marriage and Separation from Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu met on the set of the 2010 Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave and began dating soon after. They got engaged in January 2017 and married in a picturesque destination wedding in Goa in October 2017, which included both Hindu and Christian ceremonies. However, their marriage came to an end in October 2021 when they announced their separation on Instagram, stating they had decided to part ways to pursue their own paths.
The separation was marked by intense media scrutiny and public speculation. Naga Chaitanya expressed his respect for the phase of his life with Samantha, despite the media's portrayal and the public's reaction. He mentioned that the constant vilification and speculation hurt him a lot, especially when his name was linked to other individuals without any basis.
Post-Separation and Current Relationships
After the separation, Naga Chaitanya has moved on and is now engaged to Sobhita Dhulipala. The couple got engaged on August 8, 2024, in a private ceremony at Nagarjuna's home. Sobhita has spoken about her 'simple' engagement and her desire for 'the whole motherhood experience'.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, on the other hand, has continued to focus on her career, facing significant backlash and sexism from the public and media. She has been subjected to slut-shaming and constant scrutiny over her personal choices, including her role in the film Pushpa and her decision not to have children. The disparity in how Naga Chaitanya and Samantha were treated post-separation has highlighted the prevalent misogyny in the Telugu film industry.
Career and Upcoming Projects
Naga Chaitanya is gearing up for the release of several upcoming films, including the Tamil-Telugu bilingual film Custody , where he plays a police constable. He has also been preparing for his role as a fisherman in the film Thandel . These projects mark his continued commitment to his acting career despite the personal challenges he has faced.
