Actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha left everyone in shock when the two announced that they have indeed parted ways from each other. Shippers of the couple were highly disappointed to see one of the cutest couples splitting up. Though Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been talking about her divorce from Naga, the first time the Love Story star opened up on the split during a media interaction. As he was promoting his upcoming film, Bangarraju, he was asked how he overcame the personal conflict.
To which, Chaitanya mentioned that his family stood by him during those difficult times. He even mentioned that the decision was taken in the best interests of the two of us. “It is ok to be separated. That is a mutual decision made for their individual happiness. If she is happy, then I am happy. So divorce is the best decision in such a situation,” he said in Telugu, as translated by Hindustan Times. Chaitanya also mentioned that they both are doing well professionally.
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.#NagaChaitanya FIRST Reaction on Divorce with #Samantha. pic.twitter.com/CLNVVAx6Ty
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In October, Sam and Chay announced their separation by releasing an official statement on Instagram. The note read: “To all our well-wishers. After much deliberation and thought, Sam and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans, well-wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give is the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support.”
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