Samantha Ruth Prabhu to launch health podcast next week, calls it a 'passion project'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has joyfully announced the end of her job hiatus and shared her excitement about returning to work in a video statement. Additionally, she revealed her upcoming venture – a health podcast, which she referred to as a "passion project."

In the video posted on her social media handles, Samantha expressed, "I am going back to work, finally. But apart from that, in the meantime, I was completely jobless. But, I am doing something fun with a friend. It’s a health podcast. It is quite unexpected, but it is something that I really love, and something I am extremely passionate about. I hope some of you find it extremely useful. I have enjoyed making this.”

Samantha Ruth Prabhu announces health podcast

The podcast is expected to delve into Samantha's journey, from battling a serious medical condition to becoming a fitness inspiration over the past couple of years.

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In 2021, Samantha bravely disclosed to her fans that she was dealing with an autoimmune disease called myositis. Despite health challenges, she continued fulfilling her film commitments, garnering respect and admiration from fans and industry colleagues.

"There are days when I feel like I can’t take one more step further. And there are days when I look back, I feel surprised that I have come so far. I’m here to fight. I’m not the only one, I know that. There are a lot of people who are fighting many battles. We win in the end," she shared in an earlier interview.

Samantha's year-long break comes to an end

Samantha highlighted how her medical condition and treatment made going to work more challenging, stating, “One day I am puffy, one day I am fat, one day I am sick. I have no control over how I look."

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Following the completion of her immediate work commitments, Samantha took a year-long break to focus on her recovery.

Her last appearance was in Kushi, featuring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead. The actress will next be seen in the Indian chapter of the Amazon Prime Video series Citadel .

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