On July 18, 2025, precisely fifteen years after its initial release, Ye Maaya Chesave, the acclaimed Telugu romantic drama from 2010, which launched Samantha's career and introduced her to Naga Chaitanya, will make a comeback to theatres.
A wave of excitement and nostalgia has been triggered by the announcement, not only for the classic movie but also for the ex-couple who once transformed their on-screen chemistry into an off-screen romance.
Samantha and Chaitanya met while Ye Maaya Chesave was being filmed. Fans of South Indian cinema enthusiastically embraced their on-screen chemistry as it quickly developed into a genuine love story. One of the most popular celebrity couples of their era, the two eventually got married in 2017.
But in 2021, the couple surprised their fans by declaring they were splitting up. The two have kept a respectful distance ever since, never showing up together in public or on screen.
While Samantha has been connected to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and is still redefining herself as one of the most bold and expressive voices in Indian cinema, Naga Chaitanya is now married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala.
Ye Maaya Chesave's emotional legacy endures despite their individual journeys. The Gautham Menon-directed movie, which is still regarded as a Telugu cinema cult classic, is enhanced by the heartfelt music of A.R. Rahman.
It still has an impact on viewers today because of its heartwarming story and youthful enthusiasm.
Fans are anxious to see if Samantha and Chaitanya will put aside their past in order to promote the movie that transformed their lives as the re-release approaches. Although there isn't a formal term, the idea itself is causing a sentimental uproar on social media.
Fans recently noticed something strange in Samantha's most recent Instagram video, which fuelled more rumours. The actress is seen writing "Nothing to Hide" on a glass panel while sporting a burgundy backless dress.
She is also seen without her once-visible "YMC" tattoo, which is a nod to Ye Maaya Chesave. This has raised new interest.
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