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Who is Rahul Ravindran? All we know about Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s close friend of over a decade

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently reflected on her decade-long friendship with actor-director Rahul Ravindran, praising his unwavering support during her battle with myositis. She credited him for standing by her through some of her toughest times.

April 26, 2025 / 17:54 IST
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Rahul has not only been a supportive friend but has also stood up for Samantha in difficult moments.
Rahul has not only been a supportive friend but has also stood up for Samantha in difficult moments.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently talked about her close friendship with actor-director Rahul Ravindran, which has lasted for more than a decade. She talked about how he has always been there for her, especially during the difficult period after she received a diagnosis of the autoimmune disease myositis.

During a recent interview, Samantha said that their bond is so different from traditional friendship. "Is he like a brother? A dear friend? Or family? I honestly don’t know how to describe it," she said.

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Following an emotional encounter, Samantha Ruth Prabhu received a plaque engraved with the poignant poem "Woman of Steel" from her close friend Rahul. Samantha found great meaning in the poem, "What doesn’t defeat you, makes you stronger than ever… and stronger forever," which embodies her fortitude and tenacity in the face of adversity.

Over the years, their friendship has gotten stronger. It started in 2010 when the Tamil romantic film Moscowin Kavery was being filmed.