Samantha most recently appeared in Kushi opposite Vijay Deverakonda.
It is also interesting that Samantha shared screen space with Mammootty earlier this year for an ad campaign.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has proved her mettle in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. Counted among the top actresses in the South Indian film industry, Samantha will reportedly soon widen her horizon as an artist as she plans to enter Malayalam cinema soon. Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon is reportedly making a Malayalam film with Mammootty. According to reports, Gautham Menon has decided to cast Samantha as the female lead in the film. Samantha and Gautham Menon had earlier collaborated in the huge blockbuster Ye Maaya Chesave, where the actress worked with her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya for the first time.
It is also interesting to note that Samantha shared screen space with Mammootty earlier this year for an ad campaign for a company offering financial services. It is also reported that Nayanthara was initially roped in for the yet untitled Malayalam film with Mammootty but she left for unknown reasons and was replaced by Samantha. Samantha is said to begin the shoot on June 15 in Chennai, while Mammootty will be joining the sets on June 20. The movie will reportedly be an action thriller.
One of Samantha’s peers in the Telugu film industry, Anushka Shetty is also foraying into Malayalam cinema with Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer, a fantasy thriller film. Krithi Shetty is also doing a Malayalam film Ajayante Randam Moshanam.
Samantha most recently appeared in Kushi opposite Vijay Deverakonda which was a moderate success at the box office. Samantha Ruth Prabhu will next appear in the Indian adaptation of Citadel alongside Varun Dhawan. Directed by Raj and DK, Citadel: Honey Bunny features a captivating narrative that combines the intense elements of a spy action thriller with the heartwarming charm of a love story, set against the vibrant backdrop of the 90s. Additionally, Samantha will star in Bangaram, where she plays a strong character. The first glimpse of this film has made a significant impression on cinephiles.