8 popular films rejected by Samantha Ruth Prabhu

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Yevadu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was offered the role of Manju in this blockbuster film. But she had to deny due to health issues. Guess it was supposed to be for Shruti Haasan with Ram Charan!

Pushpa The Rise

It is reported that Rashmika Mandanna’s role in Pushpa The Rise co-starring Allu Arjun was first offered to Samantha but she denied due to unknown reasons 

Jawan

This Shah Rukh Khan film was initially planning of having the actress on-board. It was the role of Narmada that was offered to her but she denied, and Nayanthara joined the team

Dasara

Dasara is another film rejected by the actress. The role of Vennela played by Keerthy Suresh was offered to the star but she denied the role due to certain unknown reasons 

I

Directed by S Shankar, this 2015 romantic action film is about a bodybuilder turned supermodel. The role of Amy Jackson was first offered to the actress but she rejected

NTR Kathanayakudu

Samantha was also offered the film NTR Kathanayakudu opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna but she rejected. The film however performed well at the box office 

U Turn

The Hindi remake of film U Turn was another popular film where the actress denied role. It was eventually played by Alaya F. The original film in Tamil and Telugu language had Sam in the lead

Bruce Lee The Fighter 

Samantha even rejected the lead role in Ram Charan starrer Bruce Lee The Fighter. She denied due to commitment issues and Rakul Preet Singh was roped in