SAMANTHA BIOGRAPHY
Samantha Ruth Prabhu (Tamil: சமந்தா ரூத் பிரபு) is an Indian film actress and model in Tamil and Telugu films. Born to parents of Malayalee and Telugu, Samantha grew up in Tamil Nadu and followed a career in modeling during her teens. Despite signing up Ravi Varman Moscowin Kaveri in mid-2007, its first major release was the acclaimed film Gautham Menon, Ye Maaya Chesave, which was released in February 2010.
Early life and family
Born April 28, 1987 to a mother and father Malayalee Telugu, Samantha grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu become fluent in the Tamil language.
Despite signing up for three Tamil films in quick succession, Samantha's first release was Indira Productions Gautham 'Menon directed romance film, Ye Maaya Chesave. The film, a simultaneous remake of the Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, created much anticipation prior to release, primarily due to the first time, collaboration between Menon and composer AR Rahman. The actress was signed for the project in mid August 2009 and completed schedules across India and the United States of the film which released in February 2010.The film portrays Samantha as the lead character of Jessie, which was also the working title of the film, a Malayali Christian girl living in Hyderabad, whom the male protaganist, played by Naga Chaitanya falls. Upon release, Samantha received very positive reviews for her performance, with the film also garnering critical acclaim. Sify's critics claimed that Samantha was the "scene-stealer" and her beauty "is alluring" adding that "she was the girl to consider." Jivi from the site Idlebrain opinions rather than "Samantha's debut is one of the best debuts in Telugu cinema heroine" and that her "minute expressions gave spoke volumes about her", whilst labeling the film as a " Classic ". Samantha, along with his co-star, Naga Chaitanya, also appeared in a guest appearance in the Tamil version of the film.
Ravi Varman Moscowin Kaveri began in August 2007, with Samantha, then briefly known as Yasodha, joining the team later in the year.The film introduced a number of new actors, with music carried out by Thaman, then making his debut in composing music. In an interview, much prior to release in 2008, Ravi Varman mentioned that he had decided that Samantha would be the protagonist of his film within three minutes after viewing one of her commercial assignments.In interview, was to describe as an actress with "intelligence" and "potential", whilst drawing comparisons to noted actress, Revathi. However, due to Ravi Varman date conflicts with his projects as a cinematographer, film is still languishing in development hell, but is likely to release during 2010.Samantha also signed up for the film starring Narain, Pookada Ravi in August 2008 to play the lead role of a modern girl.Despite the film, continuing schedules at regular intervals, the film has also faced severe delays and was halted in 2009 with the film is likely to release during 2010.The third film signed by Samantha was the romantic drama, Baana Kaathadi compared Adharvaa.Following agreeing terms in early 2009, the film has continued shoot for a year and is likely to launch in late 2010. Samantha is said to play a student of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the role of this kind in Tamil cinema. Samantha has also recently signed Vamsi Paidipally Brindaavanam in which has a supporting role alongside NTR Jr and Kajal Aggarwal and also a film with Tollywood superstar mahesh babi under indira productions and srinu vytla address.
Filmography
2013 - Briyani (Tamil)
2013 - I (Tamil)
2012 - Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (Telugu)
2012 - Autonagar Surya (Telugu)
2012 - Naan Ee (Tamil)
2012 - Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu (Telugu)
2012 - Neethaane En Ponvasantham (Tamil)
2012 - Eega (Telugu)
2012 - Marine Drive (Malayalam)
2012 - Yevadu (Telugu)
2011 - Erra Gulabeelu (Telugu)
2011 - Kurraloi Kurrallu (Telugu)
2011 - Dookudu (Telugu)
2011 - Nadunisi Naigal (Tamil)
2010 - Brindavanam (Telugu)
2010 - Baana Kaathadi (Tamil)
2010 - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (Tamil)
2010 - Ye Maaya Chesaave (Telugu)
2010 - Moscowin Kaveri (Tamil)
Early life and family
Born April 28, 1987 to a mother and father Malayalee Telugu, Samantha grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu become fluent in the Tamil language.
Despite signing up for three Tamil films in quick succession, Samantha's first release was Indira Productions Gautham 'Menon directed romance film, Ye Maaya Chesave. The film, a simultaneous remake of the Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, created much anticipation prior to release, primarily due to the first time, collaboration between Menon and composer AR Rahman. The actress was signed for the project in mid August 2009 and completed schedules across India and the United States of the film which released in February 2010.The film portrays Samantha as the lead character of Jessie, which was also the working title of the film, a Malayali Christian girl living in Hyderabad, whom the male protaganist, played by Naga Chaitanya falls. Upon release, Samantha received very positive reviews for her performance, with the film also garnering critical acclaim. Sify's critics claimed that Samantha was the "scene-stealer" and her beauty "is alluring" adding that "she was the girl to consider." Jivi from the site Idlebrain opinions rather than "Samantha's debut is one of the best debuts in Telugu cinema heroine" and that her "minute expressions gave spoke volumes about her", whilst labeling the film as a " Classic ". Samantha, along with his co-star, Naga Chaitanya, also appeared in a guest appearance in the Tamil version of the film.
Ravi Varman Moscowin Kaveri began in August 2007, with Samantha, then briefly known as Yasodha, joining the team later in the year.The film introduced a number of new actors, with music carried out by Thaman, then making his debut in composing music. In an interview, much prior to release in 2008, Ravi Varman mentioned that he had decided that Samantha would be the protagonist of his film within three minutes after viewing one of her commercial assignments.In interview, was to describe as an actress with "intelligence" and "potential", whilst drawing comparisons to noted actress, Revathi. However, due to Ravi Varman date conflicts with his projects as a cinematographer, film is still languishing in development hell, but is likely to release during 2010.Samantha also signed up for the film starring Narain, Pookada Ravi in August 2008 to play the lead role of a modern girl.Despite the film, continuing schedules at regular intervals, the film has also faced severe delays and was halted in 2009 with the film is likely to release during 2010.The third film signed by Samantha was the romantic drama, Baana Kaathadi compared Adharvaa.Following agreeing terms in early 2009, the film has continued shoot for a year and is likely to launch in late 2010. Samantha is said to play a student of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the role of this kind in Tamil cinema. Samantha has also recently signed Vamsi Paidipally Brindaavanam in which has a supporting role alongside NTR Jr and Kajal Aggarwal and also a film with Tollywood superstar mahesh babi under indira productions and srinu vytla address.
Filmography
2013 - Briyani (Tamil)
2013 - I (Tamil)
2012 - Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (Telugu)
2012 - Autonagar Surya (Telugu)
2012 - Naan Ee (Tamil)
2012 - Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu (Telugu)
2012 - Neethaane En Ponvasantham (Tamil)
2012 - Eega (Telugu)
2012 - Marine Drive (Malayalam)
2012 - Yevadu (Telugu)
2011 - Erra Gulabeelu (Telugu)
2011 - Kurraloi Kurrallu (Telugu)
2011 - Dookudu (Telugu)
2011 - Nadunisi Naigal (Tamil)
2010 - Brindavanam (Telugu)
2010 - Baana Kaathadi (Tamil)
2010 - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (Tamil)
2010 - Ye Maaya Chesaave (Telugu)
2010 - Moscowin Kaveri (Tamil)