Samantha Akkineni, one of the most sought-after actresses in South Indian cinema, turned a year older today and social media is flooded with wishes from fans and industry friends.

On the occasion of her 33rd birthday, many popular personalities including Kajal Aggarwal, Tamannaah, Rakul Preet, Chinmayi Sriprada, Kichcha Sudeep and many others took to Twitter to wish the actress. The hashtag #HappyBirthdaySamantha has been trending since morning.

Samantha had a quiet birthday celebration this year at her residence in Hyderabad. She shared pictures of the same earlier today, and wrote, “Family (no points for guessing what I am praying for) (sic).”

Rakul Preet Singh was one of the first actresses in the industry to wish Samantha. She called her an inspiration and said that she has always looked up to her. “Happppy bdayyyyy gorgeous @Samanthaprabhu2! Wish you all the happiness and joy in the world. Your positivity, drive, determination and just the person that you are inspires me. Keep shining ! Lots n lots of love (sic).”

Here’s the post:

Happppy bdayyyyy gorgeous @Samanthaprabhu2 ! Wish you all the happiness and joy in the world. Your positivity, drive , determination and just the person that you are inspires me. Keep shining ! Lots n lots of love

— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) April 28, 2020

Tamannaah Bhatia revealed a fan-made poster for Samantha’s birthday and was in all praise for the actress. She wrote, “On an exceptionally special occasion, I’d like to reveal #SamanthaBirthdayCDP The way she has driven her career is something I look up to. A beauty with brains,super stylish,a people’s person & an extremely diligent & talented actress! I’m Lucky to know her (sic).”

Here’s the post:

On an exceptionally special occasion, I’d like to reveal #SamanthaBirthdayCDP
The way she has driven her career is something I look up to
A beauty with brains,super stylish,a people’s person & an extremely diligent & talented actress!
I’m Lucky to know her @Samanthaprabhu2 pic.twitter.com/hQ7OpWIDPn

— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) April 25, 2020

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, a good friend of Samantha, shared the same poster and wished the actress. She wrote, “Happy Happy Birthday dearest @Samanthaprabhu2 We lwuvvv you and you are the awesomest ever! (sic).”

Here’s the post:

Happy Happy Birthday dearest @Samanthaprabhu2 We lwuvvv you and you are the awesomest ever! pic.twitter.com/OqlQIBf1Bn

— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) April 27, 2020

Actress Kajal Aggarwal and Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep, who had been part of her blockbuster film, Naan E, wished her on Twitter.

Here are the posts:

@Samanthaprabhu2 many happy returns! I hope this year brings you immense success in all your personal and professional endeavours

— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) April 28, 2020

Wshn u a very happy bday @Samanthaprabhu2 … stay happy ,,stay blessed.

— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) April 28, 2020

Here are other celebrities who have wished the actor:

Happy birthday Sam @Samanthaprabhu2
Wish you the best of everything!
May you keep breaking stereotypes and leading the way! Lots of love

— Raashi (@RaashiKhanna) April 28, 2020

#HBDsamantha Happy Birthday to one of the finest actors & a great human being @Samanthaprabhu2 … wishing you a wonderful year ahead Sam pic.twitter.com/OOoAYTowQD

— Dr. Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) April 28, 2020

It is worth mentioning that the actress, who made her debut with Gautham Menon’s Ye Maaya Chesave, successfully completed 10 years in Tamil and Telugu film industries on February 26.

Samantha Akkineni is currently working on a thriller with director Ashwin Saravanan. She is also a part of the Hindi web series, The Family Man Season 2.

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