Samantha reveals why she is not signing more Tamil films

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, known for her girl-next-door roles, revealed in an interview that she’s selective about projects, avoiding those that don’t challenge her. She also discussed working with Raj & DK and why she’s signing fewer

Tamil films

, while recovering from chikungunya with regular gym sessions.
In conversation with News18, Samantha explained her decision to do fewer Tamil films, with her last being Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal in 2022. She shared that she now seeks projects with significant impact and finds it difficult to commit unless she fully believes in the film and its potential.

The actress further expressed her excitement about collaborating with Raj & DK again for

Rakht Brahmand

. She credited them for challenging her as an actor with projects like The Family Man 2 and

Citadel: Honey Bunny

. For her, work feels rewarding only when it pushes her to give her best in every role.

Samantha emphasised that she is now more mindful of her choices, aiming to ensure she doesn’t disappoint herself or others with her decisions.

Samantha took a step back from work following personal challenges, including her 2021 divorce from Naga Chaitanya and a 2022

myositis diagnosis

. In 2023, her Telugu films

Shaakunthalam

and Kushi underperformed. In 2024, she appeared in Citadel: Honey Bunny and has only announced Rakht Brahmand since.