Samantha's new pic without Chay Tattoo. Samantha, who recently graced the screen in the movie "Khushi," delighted her fans by sharing a picture of herself in a beautiful pink saree on Instagram. Her stunning poses and beauty in the photo garnered considerable attention, but what intrigued her fans even more was the conspicuous absence of the tattoo on her ribs.
The tattoo, bearing the word 'Chay' (a short form for Chaitanya), had been a prominent feature on her right ribcage. Even after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha had previously shared photos that prominently displayed the tattoo. However, in this recent photo, the tattoo was noticeably missing, prompting discussions among fans about whether she had it removed or concealed it with makeup.
Curiosity ran high among her followers, with comments like, "Where is the Tattoo??? Pic is astonishing," and others using emojis to express their surprise.
Samantha had initially gotten the 'Chay' tattoo in 2019, during her time with Chaitanya, and it was prominently displayed in cursive font on her ribcage. While it may have been removed recently, it was still visible at the premiere of "Citadel" in London, which she attended in April.
During an Ask Me Anything session on Instagram some months ago, a fan had asked if she regretted getting the tattoo. Samantha subtly hinted that it might have been better not to get a tattoo in the first place, smiling as she responded, "You know the one thing I'd tell my younger self is never ever get a tattoo. Never. Never ever. Ever, get a tattoo."
Samantha is known to have three tattoos in total. One is the 'YMC' tattoo on her back, signifying the initials of her first movie, "Ye Maaya Chesave," released in 2010 and also featuring Naga Chaitanya. The second is her 'Chay' tattoo, and the third is a symbol of two upward arrows on her right wrist. Notably, Chaitanya also has a similar tattoo on his right wrist.
On the professional front, Samantha has taken a short break from films after a series of movies that didn't perform well at the box office, including "Yashoda," "Shakuntalam," and "Khushi." However, she is set to make her comeback in the web series "Citadel," alongside Varun Dhawan, directed by Raj & DK.