Samantha Ruth Prabhu, also known as Samantha, is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in the South Indian film industry. Samantha has juggled her obligations between the Tamil and Telugu film industries due to her fluency in both languages, which has led to her being frequently cast in bilingual movies. She is ‘the most sought after actress in the Telugu cinema industry’ in 2014 as a result of the success of Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) and following back-to-back triumphs. Samantha appeared in more and more hero-centric movies in the middle of the 2010s after portraying strong characters in her first few movies. Checkout this list of best movies starring Samantha.
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1. Mahanati
The movie Mahanati tells the story of Savitri, the first female south Indian superstar. Her tale is among the most tragically heartbreaking love stories of our time. This movie chronicles the life of the Mahanati, her ascent to renown, and her tragic demise.
2. U turn
The plot centers on the deaths of drivers who violate traffic laws at a certain flyover in Hyderabad and the eventual capture of the offender by a journalist intern and police inspector team. The young reporter tries to look into the problem as a municipal flyover starts to attract accidents. Her search for an explanation entangles her in a web of deceit, death, and mystery.
3. Theri
Joseph resides in a small town in Kerala. He resides with Rajendran, a good friend, and his daughter, age 6. Nivi’s teacher in class, Annie, shows interest in Joseph. When a group of local goons from Kerala cross his way, Joseph’s tranquil life is upended.
4. Eega
The plot of the movie takes the shape of a father reading his daughter a bedtime story. Its main character Nani, is in love with his next-door neighbor Bindu. However, Nani is killed by wealthy industrialist Sudeep. Sudeep has feelings for Bindu and sees Nani as a rival. In an effort to avenge his death and defend Bindu from the obsessive Sudeep, Nani reincarnates as a housefly.
An engineering graduate and aspiring filmmaker named Karthik falls head over heels for Jessie, a Malayali girl who is a year older than him. However, he finds it difficult to win her over. When Karthik is revealed to Jessie’s brother, a dispute between their families occurs just as she is about to express her attraction to him. Ye Maaya Chesave depicts the different stages of their love.
6. 24
A scientist creates a time-traveling watch that his evil twin intends to use for his own purposes. The scientist’s kid engages in combat with his uncle, who is still frantically looking for the watch, years later.
7. A Aa
Anasuya’s mother is a wealthy and stern businesswoman Mahalakshmi. When her father sends her to a village to visit her aunt and she makes friends with her cousin, her life changes for the better.
8. Dookudu
Shankar Narayana is an independent MLA of the Shankar Nagar seat in Hyderabad, which bears his name, and is considered as a champion for the underprivileged under the rule of N. T. Rama Rao. when a truck and an automobile crash.
In the movie, Varun and Nithya’s love story is told from three different points in their lives: during their school years, during their time in college, and finally in their late twenties. The project was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu, as well as in Hindi. Samantha played the major female part in all three languages.
10. Yashoda
Yashodha, a pregnant woman, is encouraged to abide by a few rules about her safety and physical well-being. However, a series of incidents force Yashoda to live dangerously, endangering her health.
11. Super Deluxe
Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Ramya Krishnan appear in the movie. As a linked movie, it centers on four groups of people who all find themselves in unforeseen situations and are about to meet their fate on the same fateful day.
12. Oh! Baby
The story follows a woman in her 70s who mysteriously finds herself in the body of her 24-year-old self. Savitri, a 70-year-old woman, has a second chance to experience youth. She then sets out on an enthusiastic adventure to rediscover herself. The movie is a remake of the South Korean film ‘Miss Granny’.
Here were some of the best movies starring Samantha. Which one is your favorite?