Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a widely followed Indian actor, born on 27 April 1987 in Chennai.
As of 2026, she is 39 years old, and her birth date places her under the Taurus sign.
She has 33 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and Vijay Award for Best Actress.
The sections that follow break down Samantha Ruth Prabhu's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Early Life, Family and Education
Samantha Ruth Prabhu was born on 27 April 1987 in Chennai, and holds Indian nationality.
She studied at Panimalar Engineering College and Anna University.
She is recorded as speaking Telugu, Tamil and English.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Career and Professional Work
Her professional record lists actor and film director as her occupations.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Filmography and Screen Credits
Public databases list 33 screen credits for Samantha Ruth Prabhu, spanning 2010 to 2023, all as cast member.
The table below is sorted newest first. Where a release year is not on record, the entry is marked with a dash rather than guessed.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kushi | cast member |
| 2020 | Jaanu | cast member |
| 2019 | O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave | cast member |
| 2019 | Majili | cast member |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | cast member |
| 2018 | Mahanati | cast member |
| 2018 | U Turn | cast member |
| 2017 | Irumbu Thirai | cast member |
| 2017 | Mersal | cast member |
| 2016 | Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau | cast member |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | cast member |
| 2016 | Theri | cast member |
| 2016 | A Aa - Anasuya Ramalingam Vs Anand Vihari | cast member |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | cast member |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | cast member |
| 2015 | Thanga Magan | cast member |
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | cast member |
| 2014 | Kaththi | cast member |
| 2014 | Anjaan | cast member |
| 2014 | Alludu Seenu | cast member |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | cast member |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | cast member |
| 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | cast member |
| 2013 | Jabardasth | cast member |
| 2012 | My heart's gone somewhere | cast member |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | cast member |
| 2012 | Eega | cast member |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | cast member |
| 2011 | Dookudu | cast member |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | cast member |
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | cast member |
| — | Yashoda | cast member |
| — | Citadel: Honey Bunny | cast member |
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Awards and Recognition
She has received 6 documented honours. The table below lists each award with the year it was conferred, where a year is on record.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South | 2011 |
| Vijay Award for Best Actress | 2013 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | 2013 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | 2013 |
| Santosham Best Actress Award | — |
| CineMAA Awards | — |
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
She has been married to Naga Chaitanya (married 2017, until 2021) and Raj Nidimoru (married 2025).
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
Net-worth figures for Samantha Ruth Prabhu circulate widely online, but almost none of them come from an audited or officially published source. BioStar does not invent or repeat unsourced numbers, so no dollar figure is stated on this page.
What can be said from the public record is where her income is likely to originate: professional work as an actor and film director, brand partnerships and sponsored social content.
If a verified figure is published by a credible outlet — a company filing, an election affidavit, or an official disclosure — this section will be updated with the source attached.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Career Timeline
- 1987Born in Chennai.
- 2010Earliest credit on record: Baana Kaathadi.
- 2011Received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.
- 20124 credited releases including My heart's gone somewhere and Ekk Deewana Tha.
- 20134 credited releases including Ramayya Vasthavayya and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.
- 2013Received the Vijay Award for Best Actress.
- 2013Received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
- 2013Received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
- 20165 credited releases including Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau and Brahmotsavam.
- 2017Married Naga Chaitanya.
- 2025Married Raj Nidimoru.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q3520314 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
