From preferring sex over food to sharing her casting couch experiences: 5 times Samantha Akkineni made headlines with her bold statements

Samantha Akkineni is one talented actress in our film industry who has not only made headlines with her brilliant performances in films but also with her bold statements. From sharing her casting couch experiences to preferring sex over food, here are five times the gorgeous diva took the internet by storm.

Ever since she got married to Naga Chaitanya, rumours of her pregnancy have been doing the rounds. The actress often gets asked about the same by her fans on social media and trust Samantha to give a sassy reply each time! Once she replied by saying, ‘I’m pregnant since 2017 I think, this baby really doesn’t want to come out I think.’

Another time, she was quoted replying to a fan in an interactive session, “For all those interested in the functioning of my body, I'm gonna have a baby on August 7th, 7 am, Twenty Twenty two (2022).”

Samantha has been in the film industry for a long time now and she has successfully made her mark in films. Unlike others, she reportedly stated that she never had to experience casting couch in the industry. In an interview, Samantha had said that the casting couch exists not only in the film industry but in every industry. Although she refrained from commenting about each and everyone’s virtue, she added that there will always be a few black sheep.

The actress also went on to add that there are a lot of good people in the industry and it is also good to note that the Government has formed a special cell to look into complaints of sexual exploitation.

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Despite being a part of a male-dominated industry, Samantha has created a space for herself with her work. She is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in the Tollywood industry. Speaking about the same, she once told a news portal that in a very male-dominated industry, you are struggling to make a mark for yourself. It's very hard for any woman in the industry. She also hoped that it symbolises that they could have their own spaces irrespective of the heroes they work with.

In an interview with a women’s magazine, Samantha was put through a rapid-fire round where she was asked to choose between sex and food. Her instant response was, "Damn! I can't choose" before she laughingly admitted, "Sex, I would starve any day.’

Reports were once rife that she will be taking a break from her acting career after about two to three years. However, she was seen clarifying at an event about the same. According to her, she was misquoted. Samantha never said that she would say goodbye to the film industry in three years. She has been there around the industry for more than a decade. According to her, it is a big deal in the film industry where actors have not enjoyed a long career. Although you cannot plan a few things, she added that it is not about retirement.