The actress launches a health podcast to share her experience and raise awareness
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, one of the leading actresses in the Indian film industry, has opened up about her personal and professional challenges in the past year. In her newly launched podcast, Take 20, she talks about how she was diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and weakness in the muscles. She also shares how her life has changed after her separation from her ex-husband, actor Naga Chaitanya.
Myositis: A rare and lifelong condition
In the first episode of her podcast, which was uploaded on her YouTube channel, Samantha is joined by wellness coach and nutritionist Alkesh Sharotri, who explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of myositis. Samantha reveals that she woke up with the condition one day, after feeling calm and relaxed for the first time in a long time. She says that the year before she had the problem was an extremely difficult year for her, as she was going through a lot of stress and turmoil.
Myositis is a rare condition that affects about one in 100,000 people, according to Alkesh. It can be triggered by various factors, such as infections, medications, environmental toxins, or genetic predisposition. It can affect any muscle in the body, but most commonly affects the muscles of the limbs, neck, and chest. It can cause symptoms such as fatigue, pain, stiffness, difficulty in swallowing, breathing, or speaking, and skin rashes. There is no cure for myositis, but it can be managed with medication, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes.
Life after divorce: A new beginning
Samantha also opens up about her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, whom she married in 2017 after dating for several years. The couple announced their separation in October 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. Samantha says that she respects Naga Chaitanya as a person and an actor, and wishes him the best for his future. She also thanks her fans and well-wishers for their support and love during this difficult phase of her life.
Samantha says that she is now focusing on her work and her health, and is looking forward to new opportunities and challenges. She says that she is going back to work, after taking a break to deal with her health issues. She also says that she is doing something fun and meaningful with her podcast, which is something that she is passionate about. She says that she wants to use her platform to raise awareness and educate people about various health topics, and to inspire them to take care of themselves.
Samantha’s upcoming projects
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has several exciting projects lined up for her fans. She will be seen in the Tamil film Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal, opposite Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara, directed by Vignesh Shivan. She will also star in the Telugu film Shaakuntalam, based on the epic Mahabharata, directed by Gunasekhar. She will also make her Hindi debut with the web series The Family Man 2, opposite Manoj Bajpayee, directed by Raj and DK. She will also host the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 4, replacing Nagarjuna Akkineni. Samantha is also rumored to be in talks for a biopic on the late actress Savitri, which will be produced by her father-in-law, Nagarjuna.
