Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s fans expressed sadness, feeling the actress was on the verge of tears when co-star Varun Dhawan talked about his family and baby during a recent event. Samantha, who has gone through personal challenges, including her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, appeared slightly emotional as Varun shared his thoughts.
In the now-viral video, Varun discussed how he related to his character “Bunny” in Citadel: Honey Bunny, who longs for a family. Varun spoke about his own yearning for family life with his wife Natasha and the joy of fatherhood, saying,
“I went through a major period when Natasha and I wanted to start a family, and I had that yearning that I want to have my own family. I connected with Bunny at that point, at that hunger for a family. And now that I do have a daughter, though I shot this before, I get the protection bang on.”
Samantha, dressed in a stunning black ensemble, listened quietly, occasionally looking down, which some fans interpreted as a sign of sadness.
Fans’ Reactions to Samantha’s Emotional Moment
The video prompted fans to flood the comment section with support for Samantha. Some felt she was deeply moved, with one commenting, “She is completely broken and lost. I hope you find only happiness.” Another wrote, “She just wants to scream and cry badly…God bless you, I know the pain.” Many applauded her strength and resilience, recognizing her as a “beautiful soul.”
Samantha’s Past Family Plans
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya married in 2017 but announced their separation in August 2021, shocking fans. It was revealed by producer Neelima Guna that Samantha had hoped to start a family and planned to take a break from acting after completing Shaakuntalam, agreeing to the role only if filming could wrap by mid-2021.
What are your thoughts on Samantha’s fans’ reactions to this moment?