Samantha and Naga Chaitanya had been married for four years before announcing their separation just days before their anniversary. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s father Joseph Prabhu passed away. When Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their divorce in October 2021, it sent shockwaves across the Telugu film industry. Samantha’s father, Joseph Prabhu, had also shared his poignant feelings about the former couple’s separation on Facebook, and his words have now resurfaced following his passing on Friday.

Sharing a heartfelt poem, Joseph wrote: “Long long ago, There was a story, And it doesn’t exist anymore! So, let’s start a new story; And a new chapter!” The post accompanied throwback photos from ChaySam’s wedding, which Facebook had brought up as a memory. His poetic expression struck a chord with fans, who flooded the comments with messages of support.