In a heart-wrenching announcement, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the passing of her father, Joseph Prabhu, today. The actress expressed her grief through a heartfelt post, saying, “Until we meet again, Dad.”
Joseph Prabhu, a Telugu Anglo-Indian, was married to Ninette Prabhu, of Syrian-Malayali descent. Samantha grew up in Chennai’s Pallavaram neighborhood as the youngest sibling, alongside her elder brothers, Jonathan and David.
The cause of her father’s passing has not yet been disclosed, leaving fans and well-wishers deeply saddened. Samantha recently opened up in an interview about her father’s initial reservations regarding her career, adding an emotional layer to this sudden loss.
Samantha was last seen in Citadel Honey Bunny, starring opposite Varun Dhawan. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Samantha and her family during this time of mourning.