: Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, this fantasy action film earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu. Establishing Superstardom (2013–2018)

Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her acting debut in the Telugu film industry with the romantic drama Ye Maaya Chesave

In 2012, she became only the second actress ever to win both the Best Actress – Tamil Best Actress – Telugu Filmfare awards in the same year for Neethaane En Ponvasantham Box Office Power: