Sun Feb 09 05:24:17 UTC 2025: ## Naga Chaitanya Speaks Out on Divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu: “I Feel Bad, But Why Am I Treated Like a Criminal?”
**Mumbai, India** – Actor Naga Chaitanya has broken his silence regarding his much-publicized divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, expressing frustration at the continued media scrutiny. In a recent interview on the Raw Talks With VK podcast, Chaitanya revealed that both he and Samantha have moved on, found new love, and maintain mutual respect.
“I’ve moved on with so much grace. She has moved on with so much grace,” Chaitanya stated. He confirmed he is happily in a new relationship, emphasizing the mutual decision to separate and the need for privacy. “We wanted to go our own ways. What more explanation is needed? It became a topic of gossip, it became entertainment,” he lamented.
Chaitanya explained that the divorce was a “conscious decision” made after careful consideration and with respect for Samantha. He shared his personal experience growing up in a broken family, highlighting the sensitivity of the situation and the weight of such a decision. “I feel bad that it happened, but everything happens for a reason,” he concluded, adding that he has found a path forward and is happy.
The couple, who married in 2017, separated in 2021. Chaitanya is now married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. His comments come amidst recent dating rumors surrounding Samantha and director Raj Nidimoru.
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