Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu stands as a titan of South Indian cinema, recognized for her unprecedented achievements and sustained excellence. She holds the unique distinction of being the first and only actress to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in both Tamil and Telugu in the same year, a feat that set a benchmark for pan-South Indian stardom. Her portrayal of Savitri in Mahanati earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, a testament to her depth as a performer. With four Filmfare Awards South and multiple state honors, her record speaks to her versatility and commercial viability.

AwardsSamantha has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including four Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Her most prestigious honor is the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Mahanati (2018). She is also a multiple-time winner of SIIMA Awards and IIFA Utsavam awards for her performances in both Telugu and Tamil films.

Honours & Distinctions

Entertainment Ambassador

Good Game India·2026

Named Entertainment Ambassador for Good Game India.

Cover Star

Hollywood Reporter India·2026

Featured on the cover discussing her journey and Maa Inti Bangaaram success.

Rankings & Lists

iFANN Global Fame Rankings

iFANN·2026

Magazine Covers

Hollywood Reporter India

September 2026

Cover Star: Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Motherhood and Success

Records & Feats

Dual Filmfare Win

Career Milestone·2012

First and only actress to win Best Actress in both Tamil and Telugu in the same year (2012).

National Award Winner

Awards·2018

Won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her biographical portrayal of Savitri.