At the 2024 IIFA Utsavam event in Dubai, the camaraderie between Rana Daggubati and Samantha Ruth Prabhu was on full display, and the video of the duo from the award show has taken the internet by storm. As Samantha accepted her Women of the Year award, Rana couldn’t resist teasing the Citadel: Honey Bunny actress about not doing many Telugu films lately. In a lighthearted moment, he joked, “Samantha went from Tollywood to Hollywood and from my sister-in-law to my sister”, which had everyone in stitches. IIFA Utsavam Awards 2024: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Shines Bright, Wins ‘Woman of the Year’ Award (Watch Video).

But the fun didn’t stop there! Rana Daggubati continued his playful jabs, asking Samantha Ruth Prabhu why she hadn’t done more Telugu films. Samantha, with her usual humour, replied, “If I do a film, it should be like Narasimha Naidu, not Rana Naidu.” To which Rana responded, “That’s not cinema, sister, it’s a show.” In another playful exchange, Rana also shared how he used to called Samantha as ‘Samantha Ruthless Prabhu’. Rana also asked, “Where did comedy Sam go?” To which Samantha, with perfect timing, replied, “Comedy Sam... controversial Sam. She went to sleep; good night.” Their fun banter on stage was one of the standout moments of the 2024 IIFA Utsavam, and it’s one fans will surely remember. Throwback Thursday! When Priyanka Chopra Hailed Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘INCREDIBLE’ Performance in ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ (Watch Video).

Rana Daggubati & Samantha Ruth Prabhu at 2024 IIFA Utsavam

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was previously married to Naga Chaitanya, who is the cousin of Rana Daggubati. The couple got divorced in 2021.

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