Samantha Ruth Prabhu Reflects on Expensive Gifts to Naga Chaitanya
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently spoke about the costly gifts she gave to her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya, during their marriage. While promoting Citadel: Honey Bunny, she engaged in a light-hearted conversation with her co-star, Varun Dhawan.
Samantha’s Response About Spending on Her Ex
In the interview, Varun Dhawan asked Samantha, “What’s the most ridiculous amount of money you’ve spent on something completely useless?” Without hesitation, Samantha responded, “My ex’s expensive gifts.” Her response left Varun surprised, prompting him to ask, “Which is how much?” Samantha, laughing awkwardly, admitted to the extravagant spending.
Reactions to Samantha’s Comment on Social Media
As soon as the video was shared online, fans quickly speculated that Samantha was indirectly criticizing her past spending on her ex-husband. One fan wrote, “Samantha gifted an expensive bike to Naga when they married in 2017. Now it feels like a waste of hard-earned money.” Another comment read, “Is this a dig? This is definitely a dig.” A third fan added, “Wow, what an answer! He deserves that. Sam, love you.”
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya’s Marriage and Separation
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya were in a relationship for several years before they married in October 2017. After nearly four years of marriage, the couple announced their separation in October 2021. They released a joint statement about their split, and in 2023, Chaitanya confirmed that their divorce had been finalized.
Naga Chaitanya’s Upcoming Wedding to Sobhita Dhulipala
Naga Chaitanya is now preparing to marry actress Sobhita Dhulipala next month. The couple, who were introduced by Nagarjuna, got engaged in August this year and will tie the knot in Hyderabad on December 4. In an interview with ETimes, Chaitanya expressed his excitement about the wedding, saying, “There’s definitely a lot of excitement, butterflies… not much. Butterflies are only because of the planning and logistics involved, like managing the guest list and wedding details.”
Wedding Venue and Sentimental Significance
Naga Chaitanya also shared that the wedding will be held at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a location of deep sentimental value. He explained that the decision to marry there was a thoughtful one by his family, as they wanted the ceremony to take place in front of his grandfather’s statue to seek his blessings.