Samantha Akkineni Reveals She Will NEVER Make a Bollywood Debut As She Might 'Drown' in the Industry
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has a massive fanbase down south and the fans were excited to know about her big Bollywood plans.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu aka Samantha Akkineni is right now one of the most sought after actresses in the South film industry. She has a massive fan following because of her flawless performances, especially in Tamil and Telugu films. However, the actress not only won the hearts down south but all over the nation. Naturally, her fanbase extends beyond South region. So, there has always been a demand for her Bollywood debut. However, the actress made it crystal clear that she might 'never' be seen in Bollywood as she thinks she will 'drown' in the industry. These Pics of Nagarjuna Akkineni With Rakul Preet, Samantha Akkineni and Others From the Sets of Manmadhudu 2 Are Unmissable!.
In a recent interview, the Majili actress finally revealed whether she will ever do a Bollywood film. She said, "Never." Elaborating further, she said, "Like I just said, I'm from Chennai. That's like, the south of the South. The thing is, I'm just about understanding my own people and my own culture and what is it that they like to watch in films. I'm still learning about how to get it right, what they want from a film, what is it that they want to see, what they expect from a character when I'm playing it... I am just about figuring that out." Oh Baby Teaser Video: Samantha Akkineni's Bubbly and Beautiful 'Swathi' Will Win Your Hearts.
"I have no idea about the world that is Bollywood. I will just drown and be a complete alien," she added. Well, there go the hopes of seeing her in any Bollywood film like her contemporaries. The actress was seen in a short role in Prateik Babbar-Amy Jackson starrer Ekk Deewana Tha but that is her only Bollywood outing till now. Sam will be next seen in July 5 release, Oh! Baby.
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