When Samantha Ruth Prabhu regretted getting tattoos after split with Naga Chaitanya
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s relationship has been one of the most talked-about love stories in the South Indian film industry. From their first meeting on the sets of 'Ye Maaya Chesave' in 2010 to their grand wedding celebrations in 2017. However, their marriage, which was once seen as a fairy tale, came to an end in 2021 when the couple announced their separation. Throwback to the time when, after their separation, the 'Kushi' actress shared regretting getting a tattoo and said that she would never do it again.
Samantha's tattoo regret
During an Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session in 2024, she advised her younger self never to get a tattoo, hinting at regret over the permanent marks linked to her past relationship. Fans understood this as moving on from the marriage. She said, "You know the one thing I'd tell my younger self is never ever get a tattoo. Never. Never ever. Ever, get a tattoo."
Tattoos that told a love story
For the unversed, during their marriage, Samantha got several tattoos inspired by her love for Naga Chaitanya. One was the initials "YMC" on the nape of her neck, a tribute to their first film together called, 'Ye Maaya Chesave'. Another was a matching tattoo with Naga on her forearm, featuring two arrows symbolizing "Create your own reality." The most personal was the word "Chay" inked on her rib, a nickname for Naga.
However, after their divorce, Samantha’s feelings about these tattoos changed. Supporting this, a photo dump Samantha shared on Instagram in March 2025 showed her matching tattoo with Naga fading, leading to speculation that she is undergoing tattoo removal.
Moving to new beginnings
Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya has moved forward in his personal life and married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024. Samantha, on the other hand, seems to be embracing a new chapter.
Beyond her tattoo removal, she has been linked with director Raj Nidimoru of the Raj-DK duo, with reports and sightings of them together sparking curiosity. Professionally, Samantha continues to shine, recently starring in the web series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' and preparing for her next project 'Rakt Brahmand' with Raj and DK.
Samantha's tattoo regret
During an Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session in 2024, she advised her younger self never to get a tattoo, hinting at regret over the permanent marks linked to her past relationship. Fans understood this as moving on from the marriage. She said, "You know the one thing I'd tell my younger self is never ever get a tattoo. Never. Never ever. Ever, get a tattoo."
Tattoos that told a love story
For the unversed, during their marriage, Samantha got several tattoos inspired by her love for Naga Chaitanya. One was the initials "YMC" on the nape of her neck, a tribute to their first film together called, 'Ye Maaya Chesave'. Another was a matching tattoo with Naga on her forearm, featuring two arrows symbolizing "Create your own reality." The most personal was the word "Chay" inked on her rib, a nickname for Naga.
However, after their divorce, Samantha’s feelings about these tattoos changed. Supporting this, a photo dump Samantha shared on Instagram in March 2025 showed her matching tattoo with Naga fading, leading to speculation that she is undergoing tattoo removal.
Moving to new beginnings
Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya has moved forward in his personal life and married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024. Samantha, on the other hand, seems to be embracing a new chapter.
Beyond her tattoo removal, she has been linked with director Raj Nidimoru of the Raj-DK duo, with reports and sightings of them together sparking curiosity. Professionally, Samantha continues to shine, recently starring in the web series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' and preparing for her next project 'Rakt Brahmand' with Raj and DK.
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