Her journey as a heroine has been a unique one, starting at the age of 13 in 2010 and continuing for 13 years as a top heroine. Her lady-oriented films have touched the hearts of viewers. Samantha has played different characters in her films, unlike most of the current heroines. She can rightfully claim to have a diehard fan base, who won’t switch to other heroines easily.
Rama Lakshmi – Rangasthalam
In Rangasthalam, Samantha played the role of a village girl with an excellent accent. She impressed everyone with her acting skills.
Sravani-Majili
In Majili, a film in which both her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya and she acted, Samantha played the role of a wife who loves her husband despite his flaws. Samantha’s performance in the climax scene was remarkable, taking her character to the next level.
Oh Baby
In Oh Baby, Samantha played the role of an elderly woman trapped in a young girl’s body for various reasons. However, playing such a character was a challenging task, even for senior actors. At the age of 25, Samantha was able to portray a 60-year-old character convincingly.
Yashoda
The movie depicts the story of a Yaksha who was conceived in Yashoda’s womb. Samantha played a challenging role in this movie, where she fought with villains and protected her younger sister from them. The movie was a commercial success.
Shakuntala
The movie was based on the story of Abhijnana Shakuntalam written by Kalidasa. The movie was completed despite the actor suffering from myositis. It was a difficult role for her, but she lived the character of Shakuntala beautifully. Despite disappointing box office results, she proved her versatility in different roles.
Pushpa
In the movie Pushpa, she surprised everyone with her item song performance. Her expressions and gestures while singing ‘O ANTAVA OO OO ANTAVA” captivated the audience.
Raji in Family Man 2
Samantha played a different character in the series Family Man 2, in which Manoj Bajpayee played the lead role. She played the character of a rebel group member(Naxalite) in Sri Lanka. Her bold performance in certain scenes shocked the audience.
