Samantha Akkineni is an Indian actress, active primarily in Tamil and Telugu films. Having acted in several commercially successful movies in Tamil and Telugu, Akkineni has established herself as one of the leading actresses of the South Indian film industry. She is the recipient of various accolades including four Filmfare Awards. Akkineni’s notable film appearances include: Ye Maaya Chesave, Baana Kaathadi, Dookudu, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Eega, Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu, Attarintiki Daredi, Manam, Kaththi, S/O Satyamurthy, Thanga Magan, A Aa, Brahmotsavam, Janatha Garage, Anjaan, Theri, 24, Mersal, Rangasthalam, Irumbu Thirai, Super Deluxe, Majili, and Oh! Baby. Born Samantha Ruth Prabhu on April 28, 1987 in Chennai, India, to parents Ninette and Joseph Prabhu, she has two older brothers named Jonathan and David. She did her schooling from Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and completed a degree in commerce at Stella Maris College, Chennai. Akkineni made her acting debut in 2010 with Gautham Menon’s critically acclaimed Telugu romance film Ye Maaya Chesave. She got married to actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni on October 7, 2017.
Samantha Akkineni
Samantha Akkineni Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 28 April 1987
Birth Place: Chennai, India
Birth Name: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Nickname: Yasodha
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Occupation: Actress
Nationality: Indian
Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
Religion: Christianity
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Samantha Akkineni Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 117 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 53 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 2¼”
Height in Meters: 1.58 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: 34-25-36 in (86-63.5-91.5 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
Hips Size: 36 inches (91.5 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 34B
Feet/Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
Dress Size: 8 (US)
Samantha Akkineni Family Details:
Father: Joseph Prabhu
Mother: Ninette
Spouse/Husband: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni (m. 2017)
Children: Not yet
Siblings: Jonathan (Older Brother), David (Older Brother)
Samantha Akkineni Education:
Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
Stella Maris College, Chennai
Samantha Akkineni Facts:
*She was born on April 28, 1987 in Chennai, India, to Malayali and Telugu parents.
*She grew up in Tamil Nadu and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens.
*She made her film debut in Ye Maaya Chesave (2010).
*She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2013.
*In 2019, she starred in the romantic drama Majili alongside her husband Naga Chaitanya Akkineni.
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