'I shouldn't have to beg for it', Samantha Ruth Prabhu On Pay Parity In Film Industry

One of the most successful actors in Telugu cinema, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has solidified her place in the industry. She is now well-liked throughout India, where viewers eagerly anticipate seeing her on screen. The actor is currently promoting Shaakuntalam, which is where she will next be seen. In a recent interview, she spoke about the issue of pay parity in the industry.

In an interview with Pinkvilla, the actor spoke candidly about wage equity in the film industry. She claimed to be battling hard on this issue. Not that she is fighting for equal pay or anything; rather, she expressed that she wants it to be a result of her hard work and achievements. She continued that she want people to just come and say, 'Yes, we want to pay you this much.' She feels that it requires a tremendous amount of hard work as well. The actor added- "I shouldn't have to beg for it. "

Samantha Prabhu On Pay Parity

Her bio read, "Whatever your capabilities, you must stretch them to the limit and a little beyond." Talking about the statement, she said when you are a woman in this business, it's not enough just to stretch your capabilities to their limits; you need that little bit more. Due to how much harder it is, there is stress on "a little more."

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Prabhu has always emphasized the idea of being genuine with her online followers. The star has also been open about her health difficulties. In 2022, she got a myositis auto-immune disorder diagnosis. In the same conversation, she discussed her health and remarked that although it is a very slow and arduous process, she believes that her profession grounds and focuses on her. You can watch the interview &embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndtv.com%2F&feature=emb_logo">here.

The actor, who played an antagonist in The Family Man season 2 alongside Manoj Bajpayee, will soon be seen opposite Varun Dhawan in the international spy drama Citadel. She will play one of the primary characters in Citadel Universe’s Indian adaptation. It will be released on Amazon Prime Video. Citadel is presently being filmed in Mumbai under the direction of Raj and DK. She also has  Kushi with Vijay Deverakonda.