Samantha Ruth Prabhu, one of the most sought after actresses in South Indian cinema had a brief lull in her career over the past couple of years due to her divorce from actor Naga Chaitanya and her battle with myositis. However all that is behind her now and she has comeback strongly and has gone international.

Samantha recently started shooting for her 'Citadel' the Indian version of the Hollywood Netflix series of the same name that has Priyanka Chopra in the lead. Varun Dhawan is playing the male lead portrayed by Richard Madden in the original. The series is directed by Raj and DK and produced by The Russo Brothers.

Sam is now gearing up to shoot her English film 'Chennai Story' based on the bestselling novel 'Arrangement of Love' written by Timeri N. Murari. Viveik Kalra plays the male lead role while Welsh director Philp John is directing for producers Sunitha Tati, Dominic Wright and Jacquelin Kerrin.

According to Deadline 'Chennai Story' is about the hero Nikhil following the death of his mother, travels to his ancestral homeland in Chennai, India, to locate his estranged father. In Chennai he encounters Anu (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), a street-smart private detective whom he hires to assist with his quest. More accustomed to fish and chips than authentic Masala Dosa, this frantic, colorful new world sweeps Nikhil off his feet, as does his undeniable chemistry with Anu which drives them closer together and on a collision course with her conservative parents."