Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared her admiration for Vijay, recalling their successful on-screen collaborations and praising his decision to enter politics. The actress reportedly made the remarks during an upcoming episode of the Tamil reality show ‘Celebrity MasterChef Tamil’.
During a segment titled Hero vs Villain, host RJ Vijay asked Samantha to name her favourite star. She responded by recalling her association with the Tamil actor and the memorable films they worked on together.
“He is my lucky charm. I worked with him in three superhits,” Samantha said, referring to their collaborations in ‘Kaththi’ (2014), ‘Theri’ (2016) and ‘Mersal’ (2017).
All three films enjoyed considerable commercial success and strengthened Vijay’s standing as a leading star in Tamil cinema. Their collaborations also remain memorable among fans of the actor and actress.
Beyond celebrating their cinematic association, Samantha reportedly praised Vijay for choosing to pursue a political career after achieving significant success in films. She viewed his decision to move away from acting at the height of his popularity as an inspiring step towards public service.
Vijay’s transition from cinema to politics has attracted considerable attention, with his supporters closely following his activities beyond the film industry.
Samantha’s latest comments offer another glimpse into the professional relationship she shares with her former co-star, while bringing renewed attention to their popular films.