Tollywood Queen Samantha Ruth Prabhu has decided to take a break from work for six months. The actress decided to take a long break to focus on her health.
Fans are well aware that Samantha has been battling myositis, an autoimmune disease, which can cause intense muscle pain and inflammation. Despite facing health issues, she fulfilled her work commitments. Her last release Shaakuntalam is evidence of her work commitments.
However, the actress now wants to focus on her well-being and will undergo treatment for her autoimmune condition.
Soon after certain media reports surfaced that the ‘Oh! Baby’ will girl will take a one-year-long break; rumours were abuzz that Sam had returned advance payments to film producers to take the much-required break.
Later, Times of India quoted a source as saying, “Samantha is currently shooting for a film (Kushi) with Vijay Deverakonda and has another four days of shoot left. She also has nearly finished the work on her web series (Citadel) which also stars Varun Dhawan.”
Further, the source added, “She is ensuring to finish all her commitments before heading to the US. There has been no return of advance payments because she has not signed up for anything new.”
The source went on to add, “Health is a priority for Samantha right now, as she’s been battling the autoimmune disease for over a year. Her doctors have advised her to rest well and avoid stress. Samantha hopes to get back to work in six months or sooner. It depends on how she feels after treatment.”
As per another report in Outlook, Sam has planned for a one-year break but as she is making a good recovery, her break duration may reduce.
Samantha will reportedly depart for the US in the fourth week of August (August 20).
Meanwhile, fans of the Majili actress have been sending good vibes along with good wishes for her speedy recovery.