Vijay Deverakonda gets candid about having a 'crush' on Kushi co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu

At a recent event, actor Vijay Deverakonda candidly shared his admiration for his Kushi co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, surprising their fans. The actress could not attend the event, held to launch the trailer of their upcoming Telugu venture, because of health issues. Kushi is scheduled to release on September 1, 2023.

3 things you need to know

• Vijay Deverakonda confesses about his feelings for Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
• Her absence during the Kushi promotional event was due to health concerns.
• Kushi is set to get released in multiple languages on September 1.

Vijay Deverakonda's feelings for Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Vijay Deverakonda, who plays the lead role in upcoming romantic-comedy Kushi, admitted that he had a longstanding crush on Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The confession took the audience by surprise, as he reminisced about watching her debut film Ye Maaya Chesave and subsequently becoming an ardent admirer of her work.

" It was like when you have a crush on an actress and when you love an actress on screen", he added, expressing genuine appreciation for Samantha's dedication to her craft.

Meanwhile, due to health concerns, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is on a break from her acting commitments, including promotional activities for Kushi. She was diagnosed with Myositis, a health condition causing muscle inflammation. In this light, Vijay Deverakonda said how much he missed his co-star's presence at the trailer launch event.

"I miss her here as my partner in this film," Vijay Deverakonda mentioned. The actor also quipped that he was promoting the film "alone" while sitting on the sofa, highlighting the void left by Samantha's absence. Despite missing the actress, he acknowledged her need for time to recover and commended her incredible performance in Kushi.

All about Kushi

Directed by Shiva Nirvana, Kushi promises to be a delightful romantic comedy that showcases the chemistry between Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Jayaram, Vennela Kishore, Sachin Khedekar, Murali Sharma, Rohini, Saranya Ponvannan, and Lakshmi in pivotal roles.

Adding to the film's buzz, Kushi is set to be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, catering to a wider audience base across India.