Following weeks speculation of trouble in their marriage, actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their decision to part ways on Saturday.
Issuing a statement on their social media handles, the couple said that after much deliberation & thought they have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue their own paths.
The couple also requested fans, well-wishers & media to support them in this difficult time by respecting their privacy.
Rumours of Samantha and Naga's divorce have been around for quite some time. It all started when she dropped Akkineni from her on social media platforms. She also recently snapped at a reporter for asking her about separation rumours.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya got married in 2017 after dating for years.
On the work front, Samantha will next be seen in Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal and Shaakuntalam. Naga Chaitanya will next be seen in Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'