Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has built a massive fanbase over the years through her work in films and on OTT platforms. One such fan expressed his admiration by constructing a temple in her name to mark her 38th birthday. Samantha celebrated her 38th birthday on Monday, with heartfelt wishes and love pouring in from all corners. However, one fan took his appreciation a step further by constructing a temple in her honour in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh. The fan, Tenali Sandeep, was inspired by Samantha’s philanthropic efforts and has been feeding orphans on her birthday for the past three years. Also Read | Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she had to let go of 15 brand deals and 'crores of rupees' last year: 'I now vet my brands with 3 doctors.' A fan named #Sandeep built a temple for actress #Samantha in Bapatla.@Samanthaprabhu2 pic.twitter.com/Z5Zat1vhhE — Milagro Movies (@MilagroMovies) April 28, 2025 In an interview, Sandeep said, "My name is Tenali Sandeep. I hail from Alapadu gramam in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh. I am a huge admirer of Samantha Garu. I have been celebrating her birthday for three years now. I also put up this temple then. Every year, I ensure I feed the children and cut a cake on the day. Her philanthropy inspires me, and I want to follow in her footsteps.” Also Read | Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she feels embarrassed watching her performance in first film with ex-husband Naga Chaitanya: ‘I wonder why…’ Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently gearing up for the release of her first production venture, Subham. On the acting front, Samantha has Maa Inti Bangaram and Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom in the pipeline.
