Tollywood’s beloved actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu was recently honoured for completing 15 years in the industry at a television award ceremony. The moment captured attention as her ex-mother-in-law, Amala Akkineni , was seen sharing the stage with her.
Samantha and Amala attending the same event

Following her separation from Naga Chaitanya , Samantha had not been seen in proximity to the Akkineni family—until now. The surprise moment took place at the Zee Telugu Awards ceremony, where Samantha was spotted on stage with former actress Amala Akkineni. In the newly released promotional video, Samantha is seen entering the stage in a yellow vintage saree, thanking the Telugu audience for their love and support throughout her career. Amala was seen clapping with a proud smile as Samantha delivered an emotional speech. Their shared presence on stage has quickly become a talking point online, with the video clip going viral.
social media reaction
One of the fans reacted to the video, "Nagarjuna's wife claps 😮." Another one wrote, "How Amala appreciates ❤." Finally, one user commented, "Amala was also at the event."
The event was also attended by several other notable personalities from the industry, including Pushpa director Sukumar, Ramya Krishnan, and many more.

About Samantha's career and personal life
Samantha made her acting debut in 2010 with ' Ye Maaya Chesave ' alongside her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya. The couple fell in love, married in 2017, and divorced in 2021. Naga Chaitanya later married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in 2024. Samantha, who is currently focused on her career, is also making headlines for her rumoured relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru .
Amala Akkineni and Nagarjuna Akkineni
Meanwhile, Amala Akkineni, known for her commendable performances in the 1990s, married Nagarjuna Akkineni in 1992. She has a son, Akhil Akkineni, with Nagarjuna, and is stepmother to Chaitanya.
Samantha's upcoming movie
On the work front, Samantha will next be seen in 'Maa Inti Bangaram' and 'Rakt Brahmand'.