Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan, who has acted in Tamil films like Seedan and Bhaagamathiehas played a lead role in Samantha's Yashoda. The actor who never knew that Samantha was fighting an autoimmune disease opened up on how he felt after seeing her post

Unni Mukandan said, “I didn't know it while shooting.” Keeping her professional life separate from her personal one, Samantha did not inform anyone about her auto-immune disease. Talking about the same, Unni told Hindustan Times, “She never revealed that she was fighting such a disease. I felt sad after seeing Samantha's post. She'll fight myositis and come back in good health."

He praised the Kushi actress’ professionalism and dedication to her work. He said that she has prepared a lot for the portrayal of her role that includes fight and action sequences along with emotional scenes.

With a sheer determination of fighting through this disease, recently, Samantha took to Instagram and posted a gorgeous photo in a black ensemble from her promotional diaries. She penned a motivating note along with the photos saying, “Like my good friend Raj Nidimoru says no matter what the day is like and how shitty things are, his motto is to shower, shave, show up! I borrowed it for a day for Yashoda movie promotions. See you on the 11!”