Samantha Ruth Prabhu candidly shares her challenging experience during the shooting of the song ‘Oo Antava’ from the movie Pushpa: The Rise, starring Allu Arjun. Despite dazzling audiences with her performance, Samantha admits to feeling uncomfortable and physically shaken during the shoot. In a recent interview, she disclosed the difficulty she faced, shedding light on the unseen struggles actors endure behind the scenes.
Reflecting on her career journey at the India Today Conclave, Samantha Ruth Prabhu delves into her personal struggles with self-doubt and comparison.
She reveals her initial apprehension towards portraying a sexy persona in ‘Oo Antava’, a departure from her usual roles. Despite her fear and discomfort, Samantha views such challenges as opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally.
"This is drilled into actresses that you have a short shelf life, and you can't afford to take breaks," said @Samanthaprabhu2#SamanthaRuthPrabhu #entertainment #IndiaTodayConclave24 | @Akshita_N pic.twitter.com/cjLj2kDjwd
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While initially uncertain, Samantha decided to embrace the challenge of ‘Oo Antava’, finding the song’s lyrics intriguing and empowering. She advocates for the acceptance of women’s desire to feel attractive and asserts that women are capable of anything, including embracing their confidence.
Just 🤫 she had done that "oo antava" song just to come out from her comfort zone and challenge herself
after divorce, BTW that song lyrics itself says that "when u ppl want to see with dirty eyes, it's nothing to do with my dressing"#SamanthaRuthPrabhu #Samantha pic.twitter.com/KmLHLNGd97— Rupesh SRKIAN-♥️ INDIAN CINEMA CMA student (@rupesh_Kakinada) March 16, 2024
However, Samantha firmly expresses her reluctance to undertake similar dance numbers in the future. Currently, she is immersed in the shooting of Pushpa 2: The Rule, alongside Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, set to release on August 15. Additionally, Samantha’s upcoming projects include the Indian adaptation of Citadel with Varun Dhawan, directed by Raj and DK.
#Pushpa2 will smash #Bahubali World wide Box office ! @alluarjun #AlluArjun𓃵 pic.twitter.com/hWadjouzE7
— Let's X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) March 12, 2024
In a different vein, Samantha’s recent appearance was in Kushi, a romantic drama co-starring Vijay Deverakonda. As she ventures forward, Samantha continues to captivate audiences with her diverse roles and dedication to her talent.