Southern actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu sent her best wishes to her former brother-in-law, actor Akhil Akkineni, for his upcoming action film ‘Lenin’. She shared the movie trailer on her Instagram Stories, expressing her support for Akhil and the entire team. Samantha described the project as having the potential for blockbuster success, conveying her excitement.
Akhil acknowledged Samantha’s gesture by reposting her message on his official social media account. He thanked her and her kind words, showing appreciation on behalf of himself and his team. The two actors share a family connection as Samantha was previously married to Akhil’s elder brother, Naga Chaitanya, before their separation in October 2021.
Following their respective separations, both Samantha and Naga Chaitanya have moved on and found happiness with new partners. Naga Chaitanya remarried actress Sobhita Dhulipala in a traditional ceremony on December 4, 2024. Meanwhile, Samantha tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1, 2025, after meeting during the filming of ‘The Family Man 2’.
Samantha, who recently confirmed her pregnancy during the success event of her film ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’, is preparing for motherhood with her husband Raj Nidimoru. She announced plans to take a maternity break after completing her current professional commitments, expressing gratitude to her fans and promising to return to the screen post-maternity.
