Samantha Akkineni confirms separation with Naga Chaitanya, says they have decided to 'part ways as husband and wife to pursue own paths'

Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya have finally confirmed their separation through an Instagram post. The post stated that they have decide to 'part ways as husband and wife to pursue own paths'.

Taking to her Instagram handle, Samantha shared their official statement with their fans post their separation. The post read, 'To all our well wishers. After much deliberation and thought Chay and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths . We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans , well wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on

Thanking you for your support.'

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Recently, reports were rife that the celebrated couple were planning to have kids. According to a report in a news portal, Sam hasn’t signed any new film to start a complete family life with Naga Chaitanya, and that’s the reason she is maintaining silence and staying away from media questions. The 'Majili' actress isn’t shifting her base to anywhere other than Hyderabad, as she reportedly revealed in her recent Instagram interaction with her followers.

Speculations around their relationship started when the actress dropped her surname from her Twitter handle. However, in an interview to another news portal then, Samantha had reportedly said that people have been trolling her for 'The Family Man 2' and then they started asking her the reason behind dropping her surname on social media. However, she doesn’t feel the need to react to them. According to her, this is how she has always been.

Elaborating further, the actress said that she was bombarded with over 65000 tweets. The actress stated that she will speak when she has to speak and when she feels like there is something to say. Samantha added that she will not be bulldozed into saying something.

1/6:From preferring sex over food to sharing her casting couch experiences: 5 times Samantha Akkineni made headlines with her bold statements

<p>Samantha Akkineni is one talented actress in our film industry who has not only made headlines with her brilliant performances in films but also with her bold statements. From sharing her casting couch experiences to preferring sex over food, here are five times the gorgeous diva took the internet by storm.</p>

2/6:Shutting pregnancy rumours

<p>Ever since she got married to Naga Chaitanya, rumours of her pregnancy have been doing the rounds. The actress often gets asked about the same by her fans on social media and trust Samantha to give a sassy reply each time! Once she replied by saying, ‘I’m pregnant since 2017 I think, this baby really doesn’t want to come out I think.’</p><p>Another time, she was quoted replying to a fan in an interactive session, “For all those interested in the functioning of my body, I'm gonna have a baby on August 7th, 7 am, Twenty Twenty two (2022).”</p>

3/6:Taking on the casting couch

<p>Samantha has been in the film industry for a long time now and she has successfully made her mark in films. Unlike others, she reportedly stated that she never had to experience casting couch in the industry. In an interview, Samantha had said that the casting couch exists not only in the film industry but in every industry. Although she refrained from commenting about each and everyone’s virtue, she added that there will always be a few black sheep.</p><p>The actress also went on to add that there are a lot of good people in the industry and it is also good to note that the Government has formed a special cell to look into complaints of sexual exploitation.</p>

4/6:On male-dominated industry

<p>Despite being a part of a male-dominated industry, Samantha has created a space for herself with her work. She is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in the Tollywood industry. Speaking about the same, she once told a news portal that in a very male-dominated industry, you are struggling to make a mark for yourself. It's very hard for any woman in the industry. She also hoped that it symbolises that they could have their own spaces irrespective of the heroes they work with.</p>

5/6:Preferring sex over food

<p>In an interview with a women’s magazine, Samantha was put through a rapid-fire round where she was asked to choose between sex and food. Her instant response was, "Damn! I can't choose" before she laughingly admitted, "Sex, I would starve any day.’</p>

6/6:On taking a break from acting

<p>Reports were once rife that she will be taking a break from her acting career after about two to three years. However, she was seen clarifying at an event about the same. According to her, she was misquoted. Samantha never said that she would say goodbye to the film industry in three years. She has been there around the industry for more than a decade. According to her, it is a big deal in the film industry where actors have not enjoyed a long career. Although you cannot plan a few things, she added that it is not about retirement.</p>

From preferring sex over food to sharing her casting couch experiences: 5 times Samantha Akkineni made headlines with her bold statements