Samantha Prabhu mobbed at Hyderabad event, netizens slam: ‘Celeb worship turning deadly in South’

New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu was mobbed by frenzied fans at a Hyderabad event, and security struggled as the crowd went wild. Just days after Nidhhi Agerwal’s shocking manhandling at The Raja Saab song launch, another South star faces chaos.

Why can’t fans respect boundaries? Internet erupts in fury over reckless celeb worship turning dangerous. Is blind devotion harming idols they love? The viral video has sparked a massive debate on fan behaviour in South India.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu mob incident details

Samantha Ruth Prabhu attended an event in Hyderabad on Sunday, dressed in a silk saree. A video circulating on Reddit and Instagram shows her surrounded by a huge, uncontrollable crowd as she walked from the stage to her car. Security struggled to protect her, but Samantha maintained composure and smiled through the ordeal.

Why fans in south don’t understand boundaries even after rajasaab incident

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Recent backstory

A few days earlier, actor Nidhhi Agerwal was mobbed and manhandled by fans while exiting the Raja Saab song launch venue. This incident highlighted growing concerns over fan aggression at public events. Samantha’s similar experience has drawn parallels, fueling online outrage.

Internet reactions

Netizens slammed the crowd’s “pathetic” behaviour towards female actors. One user commented, “Why don’t fans understand boundaries even after the Rajasaab incident?” as shared on social media. Another said, “Why is their management never prepared for these things when they know how common it is?”

Fan culture critique

Users pointed to tragic past events, noting, “Many incidents happened, lives are lost to see celebs – Allu Arjun Hyderabad, Virat & RCB – Bangalore, Vijay rally – Tamil Nadu – yet ppl’s mad obsessive worship for celebrities don’t change in South”. They added, “They either harm themselves or the celeb in these events. Celeb devotion is on another level in South”.

Samantha’s personal update

Samantha recently married director Raj Nidimoru in a Linga Bhairava Vivaha at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore on December 1. She confirmed the intimate wedding with a sweet social media post. Currently, she stars in Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom with Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jaideep Ahlawat, set for a 2026 release.