Samantha Ruth Prabhu, one of South India’s leading actresses and a social media sensation, recently left fans concerned with a cryptic Instagram story. The actress, known for regularly sharing updates about her life, posted an image that suggests she sustained an injury while filming her upcoming project.

The picture features a close-up of her knee with two needles inserted, accompanied by the caption, "Can I be an action star without the injuries please," followed by a sad emoticon. Samantha did not disclose details regarding the nature or location of the incident.

Reports suggest that Samantha is currently shooting for the highly anticipated web series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', where she plays a physically demanding, action-packed role alongside Varun Dhawan. The series, created by Raj and DK for Amazon Prime Video, may have been the setting where the actress sustained her injury during an action sequence. Fans have been sending their well-wishes for her speedy recovery.