Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s separation in 2021 left fans heartbroken, as the duo was once admired as one of the most beloved couples in the industry. Their on-screen chemistry in the 2010 romantic film '

Ye Maaya Chesave

' made them an unforgettable pair. After dating for a few years, they tied the knot in 2017, only to part ways four years later.
Interestingly, long before their marriage, Naga Chaitanya had revealed details about his first kiss during an old interview. Back in 2017, he appeared on No.1 Yaari With Rana, a popular talk show hosted by Rana Daggubati. When asked about his first kiss, the Premam actor candidly admitted that it happened when he was in the ninth grade. He added with a laugh, "That kiss worked out for the rest of my life."

Chaitanya also recalled a unique fan encounter that left him amused. While shooting in Vijayawada, a fan approached him and remarked, "You (Chaitanya) are fairer than Samantha." The unexpected comment took him by surprise but remains a memorable interaction from his career.

Meanwhile, Samantha was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called

myositis

just within a year of her divorce from Chay. The actress took a hiatus from acting and started prioritising her mental and physical health. She was last seen in Raj & DK’s action OTT series, '

Citadel: Honey Bunny

', alongside Varun Dhawan. She will soon be seen in the OTT series 'Rakht Brahmand' alongside Aditya Roy Kapur and will also make a comeback to Tollywood with Maa Inti Bangaram.
At the same time, Naga Chaitanya married actress Sobhita Dhulipala last year after dating for a few years. The actor was last seen in '

Thandel

' alongside Sai Pallavi. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the movie became a box office success.