Why is Samantha Akkineni not signing Bollywood films? The answer will surprise you
Telugu star Samantha Akkineni says she is 'scared' to sign a Bollywood film; read this
Telugu actress Samantha Akkineni is set to woo the Hindi movie audience in her next The Family Man 2, featuring Manoj Bajpayee. In the show she Samantha is playing the role of a suicide bomber.
Yes, Samantha will be seen in an off-beat role as a deadly suicide bomber named Raji and throw a challenge to officer Manoj Bajpayee with her deadly plans.
In the film, Sam enters the country intending to attack popular places with bombs and kill thousands of people. Many said she is playing an LTTE terrorist. The trailer got a fantastic response from fans, critics and celebs but down south on social media, Samantha got brutally trolled. Sam was criticised for playing the part of an extremist from Tamil roots. The hashtag ‘Family Man 2 Against Tamilians’ also went viral on social media.
In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Samantha was quizzed on her Bollywood debut to which she said she's 'scared'. The actress was asked why it took her so long to sign a Bollywood movie. To which she said, “Because maybe I am scared? (laughs) The talent here is amazing. I am scared”.
When asked about whom she would like to share the screen space in Bollywood, she immediately replied, ‘Ranbir Kapoor’.
Samantha next project is with another south lady superstar Nayanthara in Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal movie. The movie also fetures Vijay Sethupathi.