Lakshmi Manchu on superstar's ex-wife losing work post-divorce: Is she hinting towards Samantha Ruth Prabhu?

Lakshmi Manchu is known for making bold statements and candid remarks during interviews and media interactions. Recently, the 'Lakshmi Bomb' star spoke about the bias female actors have to face in the industry, as she spoke about a superstar's ex-wife who is eager to work but is unofficially sidelined. This statement led to speculation about whether she was talking about Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Let's find out.

A good actress waiting for roles

During a promotional interview for the upcoming film, 'Daksha: A Deadly Conspiracy' with Great Andhra, Lakshmi Manchu revealed that an actress has been unable to find a role even though she is talented and looking for some meaningful work. The situation went to the extent that even the films that were once offered to her have been taken back.

Refusing to name names

According to Lakshmi Manchu, it's because filmmakers are reluctant because they fear they might face a backlash from her ex-husband. Lakshmi said, "Oddu le amma, aina emana antaru emo (He might feel bad and say something), is what they tell her. She is waiting to do good work, and I don't need to name her."

Speculation around Samantha Ruth Prabu

During this interaction, the interviewer inquired of Lakshmi whether she was referring to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, but she chose not to confirm. "You're thinking it's Samantha. There's not one superstar; around five to six of them have been divorced. And I am close to all of them."

The 'Monster' actor explained that the issue is not about one actor but a larger problem in the system. She shared that if a man faces something like this, his life won't change and he won't meet the same fate as a woman. "But for a woman, once she marries, she has kids, has in-laws, she takes on a lot of responsibilities. No one gives us freedom; we have to take it on our own," she said.

For the unversed, post Samantha's divorce from Naga Chaitanya in 2021, she has worked selectively, venturing into digital projects like 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' and gearing up for 'Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom'. However, she has yet to appear in a major Telugu film in recent times.