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Samantha Akkineni, also known as Samantha, is an Indian film actress and model who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She was born on April 28, 1987, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Samantha started her career as a model and then made her acting debut in 2010 with the Telugu film "Ye Maaya Chesave" directed by Gautham Menon.

Samantha gained recognition in the South Indian film industry with her roles in films such as "Brindavanam" (2010), "Dookudu" (2011), "Eega" (2012), "Theri" (2016), "Mersal" (2017), and "Super Deluxe" (2019). She has also acted in a few Tamil films such as "Neethaane En Ponvasantham" (2012), "Kaththi" (2014), and "96" (2018).

Samantha has won several awards for her performances, including four Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Telugu for "Eega", "Neethaane En Ponvasantham", "Attarintiki Daredi" (2013), and "A Aa" (2016). She has also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil for "Super Deluxe" (2019).

In addition to her acting career, Samantha is also involved in several philanthropic activities and has been associated with various causes such as animal welfare, health, and education. She is considered one of the leading actresses in the South Indian film industry.