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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Reframes Career Around Health, Says Two-Year Hiatus Has Made Her Happiest

The actor says myositis changed her priorities, shifting focus to wellness-driven, selective work.

Overview

  • Speaking at an AIMA event in New Delhi, she said she no longer measures self-worth by box-office lists or brand rankings.
  • She recalled feeling "fragile," with every Friday release triggering anxiety about being replaced and success or failure defining her mood.
  • She credited a year of gratitude journaling, a health-focused podcast, and wellness investments with reshaping her outlook and offering practical guidance to followers.
  • She emphasized creating impact beyond a "short shelf life" of stardom, underscoring a pivot into entrepreneurship and producing after sporadic acting since her diagnosis.
  • Coverage notes recent work including Citadel: Honey Bunny and producing Subham, with reports of potential projects like Netflix’s Rakt Brahmand and the production venture Bangaram not yet confirmed.