Those Glamorous Roles Made Me Feel Uncomfortable, Says Samantha

Many actors feel a sense of discomfort when they look back at their early work, realizing how much they’ve changed over time. Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of them. As she completes 15 years in films, the actress spoke in a recent interview with Deccan Chronicle about her early struggles and growth in the industry.

Samantha said her first few years in cinema were not easy. “In the beginning, most of the glamorous characters didn’t feel like me. I was trying too hard to be like my peers, to look like them, act like them, dance like them. Looking back, those performances feel absolutely ridiculous,” she admitted. She added that she often struggled to fit into such roles at the time.

Reflecting on her journey, Samantha said these years have shaped her both personally and professionally. “Fifteen years is a long time. Parts of it feel like forever, and parts like a blur. There are films I watch now and can’t believe how badly I acted, but that was my only way to learn,” she said, recalling how she learned everything on her own without any mentors or industry connections.

The actress also shared how her outlook has changed. “I’m not going to discount any of the highs or lows. But I’m even more excited for the next fifteen years. I feel more grounded now and confident in who I am,” she said.

Samantha mentioned that she is currently balancing several things, including her acting, business and other ventures, and that it feels easier than before. “Doing just one thing, acting, for the last fifteen years felt far more stressful than managing the fifteen different things I’m doing today,” she added.

On the professional front, Samantha recently appeared in a cameo role in Subham. Her upcoming projects include Maa Inti Bangaram, which begins shooting on Monday and Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, produced by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK.