After many speculations since July, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have recently confirmed the news of their separation. On Saturday afternoon, the two penned an emotional note announcing their split. They wrote, “have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths”.
This news has left their fans heartbroken. In between all this, south actor, Nagarjuna Akkineni, father of Chaitanya has talked about the separation of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha. He released a statement and expressed his sadness on the same. Nagarjuna has also said that Samantha will remain dear to him.
He wrote, “With a heavy heart let me say this! Whatever happened between Sam and Chay is very unfortunate. What happens between a wife and husband is very personal. Sam and Chay both are dear to me. My family will always cherish the moments spent with Sam and she will always be dear to us! May God bless them both with strength.”
Earlier on Saturday, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha in a statement addressed their “well-wishers” and broke the news of their separation. In the heartbreaking statement, Samantha wrote, “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.”
For the unversed, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu had first met on the set of their film, Ye Maaya Chesave, and had tied the knot in 2017. The two had a lavish Hindu as well as Christian wedding. Few days before their fourth anniversary, the two had broken millions of hearts by announcing their separation.