10 Lesser-Known Facts About South Industry's Sweet Beauty Samantha Akkineni

Samantha Akkineni, one of the most sought-after actresses in the South film industry, officially turned 32 on April 28. In spite of the age of 32, with a sweet beauty, a radiant smile like a sunshine ray, and brilliant career, it's not surprising that Samantha has a massive and crazy fanbase across India.

It's her Telugu debut Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010 which has paved the way for Samantha's current fame and success. Since then, all her portrayals on the silver screen in two industries including Telugu and Tamil cinemas, one after another, have naturally found their ways into the audiences' hearts.

The Telugu blockbuster that year also brought her the current wonderful husband and her genuine happiness in her love life, actor Naga Chaitanya. The power couple officially ended their stable romance by an intimate wedding in 2017.

Apart from the above details, what else do you know about Samantha? If you still await more discoveries about the South's sweet beauty, take a step closer to an in-depth knowledge of her with her ten fascinating but lesser-known facts below.

1. Acting came to Samantha in the hardest phase in her life

Nine years back, Samantha stepped into the acting industry for the first time during her early twenties' financial pinch. At that time, the young girl did multiple part-time jobs to overcome her financial difficulties. Subsequently, Samantha decided to take up modeling at a very young age. There, she was noticed and guided to the path of acting by Ravi Varman, the well-known director cum cinematographer in the South industry.

2. Being a genuine gourmet

Despite a South Indian, Samantha Akkineni is an avid food lover with diverse tastes. She loves the unique flavor of sushi, a famous Japanese dish with a boiled mix of raw seafood and veggies. Also, the actress fancies sweets such as Dairy Milk chocolate and Telugu's Paalakova.

3. Suffering from diabetes since 2013

In 2015 Telugu movie S/O Satyamurthy, Samantha didn't have many difficulties as getting into the skin of the character with diabetes. Sadly, the real reason behind her impressive on-screen portrayal is that Samantha is indeed an off-screen diabetic.

Despite her love for chocolates and sweets, it's genuinely difficult to digest the fact that the actress with a sweet beauty had diabetes in 2013. Nevertheless, with her relentless determination, the 32-year-old actress overcame this disorder subsequently.

4. Samantha was a top student

Samantha was an intelligent student and one of the top students in the class all the time thanks to her relentless effort in academic years.

5. The law of attraction is the subject of her beloved book

Interestingly, Samantha's favorite book is The Secret, the 2006 best-seller by Rhonda Byrne. The book based on the belief of the law of attraction, which claims that thoughts can change an individual's life directly. It has sold 30 million copies globally and has been translated into 50 different languages.

6. Marking Hindi debut with an unsuccessful flick

Samantha once played a cameo but pivotal appearance in her 2012 Hindi debut Ekk Deewana Tha, which is the remake of her 2010 Tamil blockbuster Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. Unfortunately, it went unnoticed as receiving a cold response from the audiences after its launch.

7. Running a health-care NGO

Samantha is the founder of an NGO in the name of Pratyusha Support to promote health care services in specific areas. Her foundation provides treatment and medical help to deprived children and women in need.

8. "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa" isn't Samantha's debut

Contrary to the common belief, Samantha's portrayal in Telugu flick Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) isn't her acting debut. It's Ravi Varman's Moscowin Kavery in the very same year, which is her first performance in her acting career. Nonetheless, due to Moscowin's subsequent release, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa was mistaken for her debut.

9. Seeking inspiration from Audrey Hepburn

Samantha once candidly confessed that it's Audrey Hepburn, the popular British actress best known for her realistic performances, who is an inspiration for her portrayals and strong influence on her professional life.

10. Also known as other adorable nicknames: Yashodha or Yasho

Though several friends Samantha her Sam, her family, and close friends address her as Yashodha; additionally, when she was in a romantic relationship with actor Siddharth, Siddy called her Yasho.