Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been one of the most renowned actresses in South Indian cinema. With her consistency and strong presence on screen, she would sign several films annually and was at the heights of stardom. Even when she married, she did not slow down on her career and, in fact, was successful in increasing her image as a solo heroine. But with time, her life outside work underwent a drastic change, and she underwent a divorce after four years of marriage.
Over the last few years, fans saw a sudden change in Samantha’s career graph. The actress, who used to have three to four releases every year, is now hardly seen on the big screen. At times, she doesn’t even take up a single project in a year, which naturally generated curiosity among her fans regarding why she has decelerated.
Speaking on this in a recent interview, Samantha broke down the actual reason she did it. She revealed that her struggle with myositis, an autoimmune condition, put a serious strain on her life physically and mentally. The disease left her weak and vulnerable, and she had to take a step back from the frenetic pace of work. Though she is recovering, Samantha described how her health would be her top priority in the future.
She said she can only do her best for movies when she feels both physically and mentally fit. That is why she no longer hurries to sign a couple of projects simultaneously. What Samantha is doing now is being extremely picky, signing only the movies that really catch her fancy. She also reassured fans that while the number of movies will be fewer, the quality of her acting will never suffer.
“Money and fame don’t matter if health is at risk. Only by staying healthy can I give my best to cinema,” Samantha said, highlighting her new approach.
With this balanced vision, Samantha is set to work on significant projects while putting her health first, reminding audiences that at times slowing down is the most powerful move forward.
