Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s love story has ended, but their fans still hope to see them together someday. And the buzz about their reunion resurfaced as their first film, Ye Maaya Chesave, is all set to re-release in theatres. For the unversed, it was the same film, wherein Samantha was introduced to Naga Chaitanya.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s film is all set to re-release in theatres
In 2010, fans witnessed the most beautiful love story on the Telugu screen, Ye Maaya Chesave. The film is all set to return to theatres on July 18, 2025, fifteen years after it’s original release. Now, the fans have been super excited, and it has ignited the buzz of their reunion for the promotion of the film.
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya fell in love while shooting for Ye Maaya Chesave
Samantha and Naga first met while shooting for the film, Ye Maaya Chesave. It marked the actress’ debut film, and she even met the man of her dreams, Naga Chaitanya. Soon, their love bloomed after seven years of togetherness, and they tied the knot in 2017. However, in 2021, they announced separation, leaving their fans heartbroken. After which, the ex-couple maintained a dignified distance. While Samantha expressed her hurt in many interviews, Naga Chaitanya did not even once say anything ill about his once lady love.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu removed her Ye Maya Chesave tattoo
During the initial years of their relationship, Samantha, who was in seventh heaven, inked three tattoos as an ode to her love for Chaitanya. One was the initials of her first film, which introduced her to Chaitanya; it was a ‘YMC’ Tattoo on her upper back. However, after her divorce, fans noticed that Samantha seemed to have removed the tattoo or that it was hidden with the help of makeup. In the clip, Samantha was seen wearing a burgundy dress with a deep cut, and she was writing ‘Nothing to hide’ on a glass screen. Samantha even expressed her regret for getting those tattoos and advised people in love never to get them.

More about Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu
In 2024, Naga Chaitanya re-married Sobhita Dhulipala in a grand ceremony following Tamil-Brahmin rituals. They are happily living and enjoying their newly married life. On the other hand, Samantha also found love in Raj Nidimoru, and it seems like she is in no mood to hide it as she has been sharing adorable photos with him.
Naga Chaitanya and Samantha’s divorce reason
Samantha always expressed hurt over her separation and, in a way, called it a not amicable one. There have been reports that she took huge alimony, but she later debunked it by clearly stating she had not even taken a penny from her ex-husband. Earlier, this year, Naga Chaitanya talked about his divorce from Samantha in a podcast, Raw Talks With VK. WIthout sharing many details about their separation, he said:
“It was for the betterment of whoever was involved in the marriage… Whatever the decision was, it was a very conscious decision after much thought and with a lot of respect for the other person. I’m saying this because it’s a very sensitive topic for me. I come from a broken family. I’m a child from a broken family so I know what the experience is like. I will think 1000 times before breaking a relationship because I know the repercussions… It was a mutual decision.”
What do you think about Naga Chaitanya and Samantha’s alleged reunion for the re-release of their film?
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