Mumbai, January 27: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a heartfelt message after attending the prestigious Republic Day reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on India’s 77th Republic Day.
In an emotional Instagram post, Samantha reflected on her journey, revealing how she never imagined being part of such an illustrious event. ‘Growing up, there were no cheerleaders. No inner voice ever suggested I could be here one day. Those dreams felt too big to even think about. I just kept coming, to a country that thought that was enough,’ she wrote, ending with ‘Always Grateful’ and folded hands emojis.
Samantha turned heads in a stunning green saree adorned with golden zari work, exuding elegance at the high-profile gathering. She shared multiple photos from the event, including her poised shots inside Rashtrapati Bhavan and the official invitation.
The ‘At Home’ reception, a time-honored tradition, celebrates the adoption of India’s Constitution every Republic Day. This year, it drew prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, European Council President Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Samantha’s presence highlighted her rising stature beyond cinema. On the professional front, she’s gearing up for the Telugu drama ‘Ma Inti Bangaram’, which she is co-producing under her banner Tralala Moving Pictures alongside Raj Nidimoru and Himank Duvuru. Directed by B.V. Nandini Reddy, the film’s trailer has already sparked massive buzz among fans.
Her post resonated with millions, underscoring themes of perseverance and gratitude. As India marked another milestone in its democratic journey, Samantha’s story added a personal touch to the national celebrations, inspiring many with her rags-to-riches narrative.