An old television commercial featuring a young Samantha Ruth Prabhu has resurfaced online, sparking both surprise and nostalgia among her fans. The viral clip, believed to be from the earliest days of her career—well before her 2010 debut in Ye Maaya Chesave—shows a fresh-faced Samantha in a small-scale ad shoot.
The video, recently posted on Instagram, drew a storm of comments. While some fans doubted if it was really her, others joked about how drastically she had changed over the years, wondering if her old government ID cards might no longer match her look. The ad has reignited discussions about her remarkable transformation in appearance and on-screen persona.
At the time the commercial was filmed, Samantha had not yet entered the film industry. She was an aspiring model, taking up modest advertising projects to break into entertainment. Today, the same clip serves as a reminder of her journey from an unknown face in a TV ad to one of India’s most celebrated actresses.
Her debut in Ye Maaya Chesave opposite Naga Chaitanya in 2010 won both critical acclaim and commercial success, launching her into the South Indian film spotlight. Over the years, Samantha has taken on a variety of powerful, content-driven roles and recently ventured into production, founding Tralala Moving Pictures.
Her upcoming film Subham is being co-produced under her banner, marking a new milestone in her career. Meanwhile, she continues to collaborate with Raj & DK, with The Family Man 3 in the works—ensuring her presence both in front of and behind the camera remains strong.