The post, shared just a week ago, included the comment: “Young Samantha used to look so different. Samantha looks really unrecognizable now. Did you know this is her video?” The video quickly went viral and sparked a flurry of comments, with many users drawing comparisons between Samantha and actress Rashmika Mandanna.

Some fans were quick to point out the striking resemblance, with one user commenting: “So Samantha used to look like Rashmika Mandanna.” Another user wrote, “I thought of Rashmika first,” while a third added, “She looks more like Rashmika than Samantha.”

The debate did not end there. Several users speculated that Samantha’s transformation could be the result of cosmetic surgery, with some jokingly blaming the “power of doctors”. One user even remarked: “Plastic surgery on top,” while another humorously asked: “Who is her plastic surgeon?”

While many were baffled by the actress’ transformation, others were simply amused by the hilarious comments that followed the post. One user cheekily quipped, “So… I’m not ugly, I’m just poor,” while another added, “How are they doing for Aadhar and PAN cards?”

Currently, Samantha is basking in the love and appreciation she is getting for her role in the web series Citadel Honey Bunny, alongside Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan. The series, which premiered on Prime Video, has gained immense popularity and is trending in 133 countries. Sharing the exciting news with her fans, Samantha posted a video captioned “a story that spoke all languages.”