Samantha Ruth Prabhu may have parted ways with Naga Chaitanya years ago but the actress continues to cheer for his family whenever there’s a big milestone. As Akhil’s much anticipated film Lenin arrived in theatres, the actress took to social media to cheer for her former brother-in-law. Her message caught fans’ attention, with many praising the cordial bond she continues to share with the Akkineni family despite her divorce from Naga Chaitanya.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Cheers For Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the trailer of Akhil Akkineni’s latest release Lenin and wished the team success.
She wrote, “Wishing Lenin @akkineniakhil and the whole team the very best. Big blockbuster vibes already.”
Naga Chaitanya Also Celebrates Akhil Akkineni’s Big Day
Samantha wasn’t the only one rooting for Akhil. Naga Chaitanya also celebrated his younger brother’s release with a note on X (formerly Twitter) after Lenin opened to encouraging responses from audiences.
He wrote, “Your hard work paid off and how ! So happy seeing all the positive response and word of mouth ! Especially about your standout performance @AkhilAkkineni8. Congrats naana @iamnagarjuna, @vamsi84 #BhagyashriBorse @MusicThaman and the entire team of #LENIN.”
Your hard work paid off and how ! So happy seeing all the positive response and word of mouth ! Especially about your standout performance @AkhilAkkineni8 . Congrats naana @iamnagarjuna , @vamsi84 #BhagyashriBorse @MusicThaman and the entire team of #LENIN#BlockbusterLenin… pic.twitter.com/TkjhApzta5
— chaitanya akkineni (@chay_akkineni) July 10, 2026
What Is Lenin About?
Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, Lenin is a Telugu rural action romance starring Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles. The film follows the story of an orphan raised in a village in Andhra Pradesh whose life takes unexpected turns as love, betrayal and revenge shape his journey.
Apart from Akhil and Bhagyashri, the film also features Pramod Panju, Ramki and Easwari Rao in key roles. Jr. NTR has lent his voice for the opening narration.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya Have Moved On
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their separation in October 2021 after four years of marriage. Over the years, both have moved forward in their personal lives. Naga Chaitanya married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024 while Samantha tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in December 2025.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was last seen in Maa Inti Bangaaram. During the film’s success meet, the actress confirmed that she is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru and will be taking a maternity break after completing her current work commitments.
