Naga Chaitanya Watches Re-released Manam in Theatre! Fans React to His Wedding Scene with Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Naga Chaitanya Watches Re-released Manam in Theatre! Fans React to His Wedding Scene with Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Vikram Kumar’s 2014 Film "Manam" Re-released

Vikram K Kumar's successful 2014 film "Manam," featuring the Akkineni family, has been re-released in cinemas. One scene in the movie shows Naga Chaitanya marrying Samantha Ruth Prabhu, his real-life ex-wife, causing excitement among fans, as seen in shared videos on X (formerly Twitter).

Naga Chaitanya Watches "Manam"

Naga Chaitanya observed fans' excitement over his scenes with Samantha Ruth Prabhu in "Manam."

Naga Chaitanya Attends Screening

Chaitanya attended a special screening of "Manam" at Devi 70 MM on Thursday evening. Videos shared by fans on X depict Chaitanya entering the theater accompanied by security, while fans try to catch a glimpse of him and offer flowers. He sat with director Vikram and other members of the film’s team to watch the movie.

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Videos Capture Fan Reactions

Fans also recorded videos capturing Chaitanya's reactions, especially during a wedding scene with Samantha. As fans celebrate the scene by screaming and throwing confetti, Chaitanya maintains composure. He later requests fans to calm down so he can enjoy the film.

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha's Films

Chaitanya and Samantha have appeared together in several films, including "Ye Maaya Chesave" (2010) and "Majili" (2019). Their collaboration also includes "Autonagar Surya" and "Manam," where Chaitanya made a cameo in "Oh! Baby."

Significance of "Manam"

"Manam" holds significance as it was shot during Chaitanya and Samantha's courtship. The fantasy drama, revolving around rebirth and enduring love, featured the entire Akkineni family along with other notable actors.

Remembering ANR

"Manam" marked the final film of Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), released in May 2014, shortly before his passing.

Upcoming Projects

Chaitanya will appear in Chandoo Mondeti’s "Thandel" alongside Sai Pallavi. Nagarjuna will star in Sekhar Kammula’s "Kubera" with Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh. Samantha will feature in Raj & DK’s web-series "Citadel: Honey Bunny" alongside Varun Dhawan.