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Nagarjuna reacts to son Naga Chaitanya's separation from Samantha Akkineni, calls it 'unfortunate'

Fans are trying to wrap their heads around the fact that their beloved ChaySam are no longer together as a couple. The Telugu superstars put an end to rumours by announcing their separation today. In a statement, Samantha and Chaitanya addressed their separation and requested fans and media to allow them some privacy. After the decision was out, Chaitanya's father, superstar Nagarjuna, issued a statement.

Nagarjuna called Samantha and Chaitanya's separation 'unfortunate'. He further added that Samantha will always be dear to the Akkineni family. In a statement on Twitter, he wrote, "With a heavy heart let me say this! Whatever happened between Sam and Chay is very unfortunate. What happens between a wife and husband is very personal. Sam and Chay both are dear to me. My family will always cherish the moments spent with Sam and she will always be dear to us! May God bless them both with strength."

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In their statement, Samantha and Chaitanya mentioned, "To all our well wishers. After much deliberation and thought Chay/Sam and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans , well wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on."

Samantha and Chaitanya tied the knot in 2017. They fell in love with each other on the set of their Telugu romantic drama Ye Maaya Chesave. After that, Samantha and Chaitanya did films like ManamAutonagar Surya and Majili.

(Source: Twitter)

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