Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has been actively promoting her Amazon Prime show Citadel: Honey Bunny, recently addressed trolls who urged her to gain weight.
During an "Ask Me Anything" session on Instagram on Monday, a user commented, "Please Ma'am gain some weight. Please go on bulking."
Samantha responded thoughtfully, saying, “Another weight comment. I saw an entire thread about my weight. If you must know, I’m on a strict anti-inflammatory diet required for my condition, which prevents me from gaining weight and keeps me within a certain weight bracket to manage my condition (myositis). Stop judging people. Let them be; live and let live. Please guys, it’s 2024.”
Diagnosed last year with myositis, an autoimmune condition, Samantha has often spoken about the scrutiny she faces over her health.
In a previous interview, she shared, “It’s important to recognize that being a loved star in this country is an incredible gift, so be responsible for it, be honest and real, and tell your story. It’s not always about super hits, awards, a perfect body, or the most beautiful outfits—it’s about the pain, the hardships, and the lows.”