Samantha has always been known as one of the most hard working actresses in Telugu cinema. Speaking in a recent interview, Nandini Reddy opened up about the actress’ personal and professional transformation over the last few years.
“The Samantha I saw during Oh! Baby and the Samantha I see today are completely different. She has become much stronger and is ready to take up any challenge,” the director said.
Nandini believes the challenges Samantha faced in her personal life and her battle with myositis, an autoimmune condition she was diagnosed with a few years ago, have made her mentally tougher and more disciplined than ever before.
One of the most surprising revelations from the interview was about Samantha’s diet.
According to Nandini, Samantha has been following an extremely strict anti-inflammatory diet to prevent her condition from flaring up again. Her meals are completely bland, with virtually no salt, spices, or strong flavours. Despite that, she eats the same simple food three times a day without complaining.
“There is no permanent cure for her condition. She has to be extremely careful every single day to ensure it doesn’t get triggered again. The amount of discipline she has is unbelievable,” Nandini explained.
She added that following such a restrictive diet continuously for nearly two years is something very few people can manage.
But Samantha’s recovery wasn’t limited to food alone.
She completely changed her lifestyle by combining meditation, regular exercise, and a disciplined daily routine. Nandini admitted there were both good days and difficult days during her recovery, but Samantha never gave up.
The director also praised Samantha’s commitment during the shooting of Maa Inti Bangaaram.
“She completed many difficult stunts on her own. Even the stunt team was surprised by her commitment,” Nandini revealed.
Whether a role demands intense physical training, emotional preparation, or learning a completely new skill, Samantha never looks for shortcuts. Instead, she is always willing to put in the hard work required.
With Maa Inti Bangaaram emerging as a huge blockbuster, Samantha now appears to be entering a new phase as she is looking forward to embracing motherhood soon.
