Following Samantha’s decision to take a break from movies and focus on her well-being. Her hair stylist Rohit Bhatkar took to social media to express his emotions and pen a heartfelt note to the actress. Reflecting on their journey together, Rohit reminisced about the past two years filled with numerous projects, campaigns, editorials, and cherished memories. From sunny days to rainy ones, from moments of joy and laughter to those of pain and vulnerability, they experienced it all.
Expressing his wishes for Samantha’s healing journey, Rohit extended his support, strength, and love to her. He encouraged her to explore new dimensions of her existence and tap into her untapped potential. He emphasized that she is like a wildflower that continues to bloom even after a forest fire, and he assured her that they all eagerly await her return, stronger than ever before.
On the professional front, Samantha has been working on the films ‘Khushi’ and ‘Citadel’ (Indian version) soon after recovering from myositis through intensive treatment abroad. With both projects nearing completion, she plans to take a year off to prioritize her health. In the film ‘Khushi,’ directed by Shiva Nirvana, Samantha stars alongside Vijay Deverakonda. The movie is scheduled to release on 1st September and boasts an ensemble cast including Jayaram, Sachin Khedekar, Murali Sharma, Lakshmi, Ali, Rohini, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyengar, and Saranya Pradeep. The production is handled by Mythri Movie Makers, and the film will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.