Naga Chaitanya has addressed his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, calling it a mutual decision. The actor stated that he and Samantha have moved on in their lives but still hold a great deal of respect for one another. Naga Chaitanya said that as someone from a shattered home, he considers 1,000 times before ending a relationship.
“We wanted to go our ways,” Naga Chaitanya said on the Raw Talks With VK podcast. “We have made this decision and respect each other for our own reasons. We are moving on in our lives in our way. What more explanation is needed, I don’t understand. I’m hoping the audience and media will respect that. We have asked for privacy. Please respect us and give us privacy on this matter. But, unfortunately, it is a headline. It became a topic of gossip. It became entertainment.”
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“I have moved on with so much grace,” Naga Chaitanya continued. She’s moved on so gracefully. We are leading our own lives. I’ve fallen in love once more. We respect each other so much, which makes me very happy.” Naga Chaitanya, who has a great deal of respect for Samantha, asked the audience to view their relationship favourably. “Why am I treated like a criminal when it’s not like it’s just happening in my life?” he asked.
The actor said, “It was for the betterment of whoever was involved in the marriage” when deciding to dissolve the union. Whatever the choice was, it was made with great consideration, respect for the other person, and much understanding. I mention this because it is a delicate subject. The family I’m from is broken. I understand what it’s like because I grew up in a dysfunctional household. Since I know the consequences, I will consider ending a relationship a thousand times before doing so. The decision was mutual.
“It’s not like it happened overnight for me to feel down. Although I regret it, everything happens for a purpose. You develop yourself, keep moving forward, and soon discover the correct course. I’ve experienced that,” he continued.
In 2017, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu were married. In 2021, the former couple broke up. Sobhita Dhulipala is Naga Chaitanya’s current spouse.
