Samantha Akkineni, one of the most popular actresses in the Indian film industry, is all set to embark on a new journey as a producer. The actress, who learned the nuances of movie production while she handled the production department at Annapurna Studios is reportedly planning to start her own production house.
According to reports, Samantha’s production house will produce movies in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, and the actress is said to be actively scouting for scripts that would fit the vision of her banner. If the rumors are true, it will be an exciting development for Samantha’s fans, who have long admired her talent and versatility as an actress.
Samantha’s foray into production comes as no surprise, given her interest in the technical aspects of filmmaking. In a recent interview, the actress revealed that she had always been fascinated by the process of movie-making and had been keenly observing the production teams on the sets of her films.
On the work front, Samantha has several projects lined up for release. She will be seen in Shakuntalam, a mythological epic directed by Gunasekhar, in which she plays the titular role of Shakuntala. Her other movie Kushi with Vijay Deverakonda is slated for September release.