Samantha Ruth Prabhu has spoken candidly about her experiences with health challenges and daily routines. Her fans admire how strongly she’s dealt with her condition—myositis, an autoimmune disorder—and continue to applaud her determination. Recently, she shared insights into another struggle: her unhealthy dependence on her smartphone.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about her unhealthy dependence on mobile phones
In a heartfelt discussion on her wellness podcast, Take 20, she looked back at how this particular habit once interfered with her well-planned everyday schedule, making her feel like things were slipping away from her grasp. "I'd put so much effort into changing different parts of my life, and overall, I felt satisfied with the structure I’d built around me. But then came something I just couldn’t seem to manage—my constant urge to check my phone, the way I related to it started raising questions again, along with an untrue belief deepening inside—that everything happening through my device was urgent because ‘it’s about my job,’” she explained.
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Samantha made a courageous decision to join a three-day silent meditation camp, completely cutting herself off from her mobile device and every means of contact. This break from technology gave her mental space to relax and concentrate on life’s essential aspects.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu stepped away from her smartphone for some time.
She said, "So I attended a silent meditation retreat for three days—no mobile phones allowed, absolutely no talking, zero eye contact, nothing to read or write, and complete avoidance from all kinds of distractions. It’s like your mind finally slows down."
Samantha recently took to her Instagram Story to address online trolls commenting on her slim appearance, clarifying that she has not lost unhealthy amounts of weight. In response, she posted a clip of herself performing bar pull-ups at the gym, accompanied by the message: "Let me make this clear. You cannot label me as underweight, frail, or use any such negative terms unless you yourself can complete three of these exercises. And if you're unable to... Well, then take a hint from what’s really going on..."
Work front of Samantha
In terms of professional projects, Samantha most recently appeared in *Citadel: Honey Bunny* opposite Varun Dhwan, which was helmed by directors Raj and DK. Additionally, she made a guest appearance in *Subham*, marking her successful first step as a producer. Currently, she’s preparing for the upcoming releases of the Telugu film *Maa Inti Bangaram* and the action-packed web series titled *Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom*.