Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has reignited online chatter after fans noticed the disappearance of her iconic “YMC” tattoo — a tribute to her breakout film Ye Maaya Chesave and her former relationship with actor Naga Chaitanya.
In a recent Instagram video, Samantha is seen wearing a burgundy dress with a low-cut back while writing “Nothing to Hide” on a glass wall. But what truly caught the attention of eagle-eyed followers was the absence of the tattoo that once adorned her upper back.
The “YMC” ink, an abbreviation of Ye Maaya Chesave, symbolized the beginning of Samantha’s relationship with Naga Chaitanya. The duo starred together in the 2010 romantic drama, and their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance. They married in 2017 in a series of Hindu and Christian ceremonies, but announced their separation in 2021 after nearly four years of marriage.
Social media was quick to react. “Samantha got her YMC tattoo removed,” one user observed. Others speculated that the tattoo might have been concealed with makeup for the shoot. “It’s covered by foundation for the ad,” wrote another. A third added, “For a moment I thought it was about something else.”
Rumours of a New Relationship
Amid the tattoo speculation, reports have also surfaced linking Samantha to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, of the director duo Raj & DK. According to a source quoted by Pinkvilla, the two have allegedly grown close during the production of Citadel and are reportedly looking at properties together. The source claimed, “Raj officially divorced Shhyamali in 2022 and found love in Samantha during Citadel.”
Addressing speculation about Raj’s personal life, the same source clarified that he does not have a daughter, stating that the child seen with him was actually the daughter of his creative partner Krishna D.K.
However, Samantha’s representatives have firmly denied these rumours. Speaking to the Hindustan Times, her team labeled the reports about her moving in with Nidimoru as “false.” Neither Samantha nor Raj has commented publicly on the matter.
Personal Evolution
It remains unclear whether Samantha has permanently removed the tattoo or simply opted to cover it for the advertisement. Regardless, the change has led fans and observers to interpret it as a symbolic shift — a quiet statement about what the actress is choosing to leave behind as she moves forward.
For now, Samantha continues to maintain privacy around her personal life, even as the public watches with curiosity for signs of her next chapter.
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