Samantha speaks up about her ill-health

Jul 10, 2012 PGV

Eyebrows were raised when actress Samantha suddenly pulled out of two prestigious projects, Director Mani Ratnam’s ‘Kadal’ and then ‘Shankar’s ‘I’. Her action was attributed to dates issues but film circles suspected ‘there is more than meets the eye’.

On June 8 a media report on Shankar’s project ‘I’ mentioned that as Samnatha was suffering from skin problems, she needed medical attention and she would not be acting in any film for the next six months. It was also rumoured that she developed “skin allergies” during the shoot of ‘Kadal’.

Her absence from the spotlight has become a topic of much speculation. In an attempt to clear the air Samantha finally decided to speak up.

In her microblogging site, she revealed that she was suffering from a weak immune system. A series of repetitive infections set her back.

“Yes, I know there has been a lot of speculation about me being missing in action… My low immune system kicked off a series of repetitive infections and made everything go topsy turvy,” she said.

However, she added that she would resume shooting soon. “But I can safely say I am much better and will join shoot shortly…”