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Vijay Devarakonda Reveals: Samantha's Battle With Myositis Led Her To Stop Talking To Us
Vijay Devarakonda Reveals Samantha's Battle With Health: Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu united for the promotion of their upcoming movie, "Kushi."
During a musical concert organised to boost the film's anticipation, Vijay Devarakonda recounted the period when Samantha Ruth Prabhu fell seriously ill last year.
Vijay Deverakonda shared that when Samantha Ruth Prabhu was diagnosed with myositis, she confronted multiple struggles that prompted her to withdraw from interactions and close relationships. In an India Today report, Vijay was quoted speaking at a promotional event for the Telugu film "Khushi." Samantha was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition myositis in 2022.
Delving into Samantha's battle with Myositis, Vijay Deverakonda elaborated, "More than anything, I wish to see Samantha smiling. She faced immense challenges for the film. We embarked on this project with cheerful spirits in April 2022, having completed 60 percent of the shooting. Only 30-35 percent of the filming remained pending. By July, Samantha's health took a downturn. She expressed that her well-being wasn't favourable. Shiva and I reassured her, saying, 'You look beautiful. What problem do you have?' We didn't grasp the gravity of it at first. Subsequently, we realised her struggle."
The Time Samantha Stopped Communicating
Discussing Samantha's situation, Vijay revealed that he got wind of her health condition in July while promoting a different movie, and she was reluctant to discuss it. He conveyed his viewpoint that, as actors and storytellers, they weren't obligated to openly discuss their trials. "In July, during the promotion of my other film, I learned of Sam's health condition. Initially, she kept it to herself. I conveyed to her that we're actors and storytellers, and there was no necessity to share our struggles publicly. Eventually, Samantha felt a sense of responsibility to shed light on her health. She refrained from talking to us and even avoided interacting with anyone. Her health was in a critical state. She fought numerous battles. At that juncture, she decided to share her experience with the world, offering a message of hope."
Samantha's Break
Samantha completed her commitments for "Kushi" and her international project, the Indian chapter of Prime Video's "Citadel," earlier this year. Having fulfilled her pending projects, Samantha is currently on a hiatus that's anticipated to last for a year. Her treatment is expected to take place in the USA.
About "Kushi"
"Kushi" is a romantic comedy crafted by Shiva Nirvana, with production by Mythri Movie Makers. The movie stars Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha as Viplav and Aradhya, respectively. The film delves into the challenges that arise within Viplav and Aradhya's married life and their journey to overcome them. "Kushi" is slated for release on September 1 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Lovely to see @Samanthaprabhu2 doing public performances.
— idlebrain jeevi (@idlebrainjeevi) August 15, 2023
Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha look lovely together.
Waiting to watch the film on 1st September!#Kushi #KushiMusicalConcert pic.twitter.com/qxsDIE09S6
