As Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrate their wedding anniversary, the actor has addressed the online rumours linking Sobhita to his 2021 separation from Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
During an appearance on the Raw Talks With VK podcast earlier this year, Chaitanya set the record straight, saying, “I feel very bad for her. She doesn’t deserve it. She is not at fault in this matter. She came into my life in a very organic and beautiful way… Our friendship started on Instagram, and our relationship grew from there. She has not been connected to my past in any way at all.”
Praise for Sobhita’s Maturity
Chaitanya also commended Sobhita for her patience in handling the intense online scrutiny following their wedding. “With so much maturity she navigated through all this. She is, in fact, a true hero for me in so many ways. To face this is not easy,” he remarked.
On His Divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Speaking about his separation from Samantha, Chaitanya clarified that it was a conscious and mutual decision. “We wanted to go our own ways. For our own reasons, we have taken this decision and we respect each other. We are moving on in our lives in our own way,” he explained.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleHe expressed disappointment at how the divorce became entertainment fodder, adding, “I’ve moved on with grace. She has moved on with grace. We are leading our own lives. I have found love again. I am so happy, and we have so much respect for each other.”
Reflecting on the emotional weight of the situation, Chaitanya noted, “It was a very conscious decision after much thought and with a lot of respect for the other person… Everything happens for a reason. You build yourself, keep progressing, and find the right path. That’s what happened with me.”
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s New Chapter
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has also moved forward in life. On December 1, 2025, she married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in a traditional Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore. The intimate event was attended by just 30 close family members and friends.
Chaitanya’s clarification comes as a heartfelt effort to defend his wife against baseless rumours and highlight the mutual respect and closure between him and Samantha. The couple’s journey reflects grace, understanding, and a commitment to moving forward with positivity.
