Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is celebrating her birthday today, is one of the biggest names in Indian entertainment. While many fans believe that her Hindi debut was with the web series The Family Man 2, it was actually not her first Hindi project! Samantha's Hindi debut was..
. Long before she played the ruthless Raji in The Family Man 2, Samantha had a small cameo in the 2012 Hindi film Ekk Deewana Tha, starring Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film was the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.
Samantha made a brief appearance in the song Kya Hai Mohabbat, which was a montage sequence featuring cameos from several actors. At that time, Samantha was already a well-known face in the South film industries, thanks to her breakout roles in films like Ye Maaya Chesave and Brindavanam. Even though her role in Ekk Deewana Tha was brief, it marked her very first Hindi film appearance.
ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s First Production Subham Hits Theatres On May 9 - Watch SUPER FUN Trailer Samantha in The Family Man 2 Years later, in 2021, Samantha made her full-fledged Hindi debut with the Amazon Prime Video series The Family Man 2, where she received massive praise for her performance as the antagonist Raji. Her portrayal earned her a new fan base across India and cemented her status as a pan-India star. Since then, Samantha has continued to work across industries and was last seen in the big project, Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian spin-off of the Citadel franchise, alongside Varun Dhawan.
Her first production Subham will also be released in May. On her birthday, fans are celebrating her remarkable journey and eagerly awaiting her upcoming projects. From a blink-and-miss cameo to commanding the screen with powerful performances, Samantha's rise has been truly inspiring! Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Birthday: NOT The Family Man 2, THIS Was Actress' First Hindi Project

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is celebrating her birthday today, April 28. Although many associate her Hindi debut with the web series The Family Man 2, her actual first appearance was a cameo in the 2012 film Ekk Deewana Tha. This marked the beginning of her journey into Hindi cinema, having already gained popularity in the South.