Vijay Deverakonda reveals how Samantha managed to film for Kushi after Myositis diagnosis

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer Kushi will make its theatrical debut on September 1. Ahead of its release, the trailer launch of the film took place in Hyderabad on Wednesday. While the actor was present at the event, Samantha is currently on a break due to myositis. Talking about her illness, Vijay stated he was grateful that Samantha managed to finish shooting for the film even through her condition. 

2 things you need to know

• Kushi is directed by Shiva Nirvana. 
• This film will mark the second collaboration between Vijay and Samantha after Mahanati (2018).

Vijay Deverakonda praises Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Vijay talked about the time when the Kushi filming was put on hold for several months while they waited for Samantha to recover from myositis. The actor said, “There was no other option. I don’t even think we did something great, I think that was the only option we had. We were okay to wait, we were not in a great hurry. For us, she matters and we know how much she contributes to the film, and her health matters. Everybody (decided) to just wait. If it is just six months, we wait. If it is one year, we wait.

Vijay also suggested doing the second half 10 years later and finishing this movie with a happy marriage and centering the journey around it. The Liger Star added waiting for Samantha was worth it and they were grateful to her for working so hard despite her myositis struggles.

(Kushi marks Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's second collaboration | Image: Instagram)

Kushi to release in five languages 

Samantha revealed she has a rare auto-immune ailment called myositis in October last year, which caused the shoot to halt after the first schedule of the movie. Kushi's shoot was put on hold as she received treatment for her illness. The actress came back to film in March, and the crew gave her a warm welcome on the sets. 

Kushi will give reference to the Tamil movie of the same name starring Vijay and Jyothika that was released back in 2000. The movie has been scheduled to release on September 1, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.