Tue Oct 08 20:24:42 UTC 2024: ## Samantha attends ‘Jigra’ pre-release event, avoids recent controversy
Hyderabad: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a former top heroine of Tollywood, made a rare public appearance at a film event in Hyderabad on Tuesday. She attended the pre-release event of ‘Jigra’, a Bollywood film starring Alia Bhatt, which is releasing in Telugu as a Dasara special.
The event saw the presence of Samantha, renowned director Trivikram Srinivas, and producer Rana Daggubati. Samantha, known for her silence regarding the recent controversy involving Congress minister Konda Surekha, chose to focus on the film’s message.
“I want to tell every girl, you are the hero in your own story,” Samantha said during her speech. “Movies like ‘Jigra’ are all about that message.” She also highlighted Rana’s role in promoting women-centric films like ’35’ and ‘Jigra’, calling him a “brother to every girl”.
Samantha, known for her close friendship with Rahul Ravindran, revealed that he has been a close friend for 15 years and played a significant role in her life. She also expressed her gratitude to Trivikram Srinivas for the three films they collaborated on, which she considers crucial for her career growth.
The actress concluded her speech by thanking Telugu audiences for their love and support, acknowledging their role in her success.
The event marked a return of Samantha to the public eye after a period of relative silence following the controversy. Her focus on the film’s message and the positive aspects of her career highlights a strategic move to stay away from the political debate and steer attention back to her work.
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