From Samantha’s ‘Ear Hair’ Jibe to Chitti Babu’s ‘Failed Actor’ Comment, Tracing Tollywood Row

Samantha apparently hit back at Telugu producer Chitti Babu in an Instagram post.  (Image: News18/Twitter)

Samantha apparently hit back at Telugu producer Chitti Babu in an Instagram post. (Image: News18/Twitter)

Explained: Telugu producer Chitti Babu had claimed that Samantha’s “career as heroine is over and she may not return to stardom”.

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently clapped back in secret at Telugu producer Chitti Babu, who claimed that her career as a “heroine is over and she cannot come back to stardom” and whatever roles she is offered They should be accepting and not “selective”. The actress had shared a post on her Instagram Stories which fans speculated to be a taunt on Chitti Babu. Read the latest updates on the story here

In a now-deleted Instagram story, Samantha shared a post revealing that she was searching “how hair grows out of people’s ears” on Google. The answer was due to “increased testosterone”. She shared a screenshot of her discovery with the hashtag, “#IYKYK (If You Know, You Know)”.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu hit back at Chitti Babu in a cryptic Instagram post. (Image: Instagram)

Social media users believed that it was a joke by Chitti Babu.

What did Chitti Babu say?

Chitti Babu had claimed that “her career as a heroine is over and she cannot return to stardom. She should continue her journey by taking up the offers she is getting”.

The producer also accused Samantha of trying to “gain sympathy”.

He added: “Emotion will not work every time. If the role and film are good then people will watch. These are all cheap and insane acts. I wonder how Samantha, who has lost her heroine status, is suitable for the role of Shakuntala. I am not interested in Shakuntalam.”

Samantha’s Myositis Treatment

As per reports, Chitti Babu’s ‘gain empathy’ comment is also a reference to the actress sharing her struggle with myositis after she was diagnosed with the disease.

“It was the ultimate break of shackles. As an actor, you are always expected to display perfection, perfection and perfection in your films on Instagram. Earlier, I too could never let it go and just accept Used to be who I am. I’ve always wanted to be better and better, look better and better. Ultimately, I’m in a place where I have no control over this situation.” Bollywood Bubble in an interview. Samantha also stated that the myositis medication caused “side effects” on her, “One day I’m bloated, one day I’m fat, one day I’m sick. I have no control over my appearance.”

Chitti’s response to Samantha’s ‘ear hair growth’ remark

The director apparently replied to Samantha’s Instagram post, telling TV9 Kannada that the actress had “noticed hair growth on her ear and in many other parts” and that he had no interest in studying and reporting on it. There was no objection.

But this isn’t the first time the director has taken a dig at Samantha; Chitti Babu also weighed in on his Oo Antwa dance routine in Allu Arjun’s Pusha: The Rise. According to Pinkvilla, Chitti Babu in an interview with Filmy Looks said, “Samantha did the item song Oo Antwa in Pushpa The Rise after her divorce. He did this for a living. After losing her star status, she is taking whatever offers are coming her way. Her career as a heroine is over, and she will never be able to return to popularity. They should continue their search by accepting the offers that come their way.”

Shakuntalam’s failure and Samantha’s divorce

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was last seen in Gunasekhar’s Shakuntalam. The mythological drama, based on the mythological play by Kalidas, released on April 14, and according to a report in DNA, the makers claim to have incurred a loss of Rs 20 crore. The film had a disappointing opening at the box office, earning only Rs 5 crore on the first day and a total of Rs 11 crore globally.

Samantha and her ex-boyfriend Naga Chaitanya had earlier separated.

In 2017, Majili Ye Maya Chesave and Autonagar Suriya co-stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married. In October 2021, the stars announced their split on social media in a joint statement. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya is rumored to be dating actor Sobhita Dhulipala.

Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu will next be seen in Shiv Nirvana’s Kushi. The actress will be seen opposite Vijay Deverakonda in the film, which will hit the theaters on September 1, 2023.

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