Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s health takes a toll amid Shaakuntalam promotions: ‘Down with fever, have lost my voice’

The actor tweeted, “I was really excited to be amongst you all this week promoting my film and soaking in your love. Unfortunately the hectic schedules and promotions have taken its toll, and I am down with a fever and have lost my voice. Please join team #Shaakuntalam at the Annual Day Event of MLRIT this evening… will miss you.”

Check out Samantha’s post –

(1/2)I was really excited to be amongst you all this week promoting my film and soaking in your love.

Unfortunately the hectic schedules and promotions have taken its toll, and I am down with a fever and have lost my voice.

— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) April 12, 2023

Samantha’s health concern comes amid rising cases of Covid in India. The actor had shared a few month back that she has been diagnosed with auto-immune disease Myositis. She has spoken about her health being a concern several times.

In October 2022, Samantha revealed about her battle with myositis through a social media post. She wrote, “Your response to the Yashodha trailer was overwhelming. It is this love and connection that I share with all of you, that gives me the strength to deal with the seemingly unending challenges that life throws at me. A few months back, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. I was hoping to share this after it had gone into remission. But it is taking a little longer than I hoped.”

She added in the note, “I am slowly realising that we don’t always need to put up a strong front. Accepting this vulnerability is something that I am still struggling with. The doctors are confident that I will make a complete recovery very soon. I have had good days and bad days…. physically and emotionally…. and even when it feels like I can’t handle one more day of this, somehow that moment passes. I guess it can only mean that I am one more day closer to recovery. I love you.. THIS TOO SHALL PASS.”

 

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The actor often updates fans about her health and treatment. Samantha’s last release was Yashoda, and Shakuntalam will come out this week. She is also shooting for her upcoming action series Citadel. In Shaakuntalam, the actor will share screen with actor Dev Mohan, who plays her love interest in the film. The movie, directed by Gunasekhar, also stars Prakash Raj and Allu Arjun’s six-year-old daughter Allu Arha.