Samantha, who was last seen in the movie Shaakuntalam, is currently busy with two new projects.She is set to star in the Amazon web series Citadel and the Telugu film Kushi alongside Vijay Deverakonda.
Additionally, Samantha has given her approval to act in a Hollywood film based in Chennai.Amidst all these exciting projects, there are reports suggesting that Samantha has also agreed to star in a new Telugu film.
The upcoming Telugu film will be directed by Nandini Reddy, who previously worked with Samantha in the superhit film Oh Baby.This collaboration has created a lot of anticipation among fans.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that Siddu Jonnalagadda, who gained popularity as DJ Tillu, will be playing the lead role alongside Samantha in the movie.Currently, Siddu is busy filming the sequel to DJ Tillu, titled Tillu Square, with Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead.
Recently, Nandini Reddy expressed her desire to create a youthful film with Siddu, and now she has successfully roped in Samantha to play the lead opposite Siddu in this upcoming project.Their previous collaborations in Jabardasth and Oh Baby were well-received, and Samantha’s involvement in the new film is expected to generate significant excitement.
Nandini Reddy’s most recent film, Anni Manchi Sakunamule, starring Santosh Sobhan and Malvika Nair, did not fare well at the box office despite its decent content.Therefore, she is looking for a strong comeback with her upcoming film featuring Siddu and Samantha.
In other news, Samantha’s last film, Shaakuntalam, received recognition and accolades at the Cannes World Film Festival.The movie was honored with the ‘Best Indian Film’ award, which Samantha shared on her Instagram handle, expressing her gratitude with a praying hands emoji.The film also achieved acclaim at the New York International Awards, solidifying its position on the global stage.Samantha thanked the jury for their recognition by sharing a picture of the awards on her social media stories.