Overview

• Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed she took on 'Oo Antava' in Pushpa: The Rise as a personal challenge to portray a confident, 'hot' persona despite never seeing herself that way.
• The song, performed alongside Allu Arjun, became a cultural phenomenon and a chart-topping highlight of the blockbuster film.
• Samantha shared that she was nervous and trembling before the first shot, filmed in front of 500 junior artists, but embraced the opportunity to push her boundaries.
• She stated her decision to perform the number was motivated by self-growth rather than making a public statement, committing to it as a one-time challenge.
• In the sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, the special dance number will feature Sreeleela instead of Samantha, marking a shift in the franchise's casting choices.