Samantha’s controversy doesn’t seem to end here!
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently sparked controversy by sharing an Instagram story that recommended an “alternative approach” to treating viral infections: using a nebulizer with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and distilled water.
Her suggestion was met with widespread criticism, prompting Samantha to explain her stance. However, her defense only intensified the backlash. While few supported Samantha, her friend Rahul Ravindran came to her defense.
Rahul Ravindran’s wife, Chinmayi, frequently provides voice dubbing for Samantha in her films, and the trio shares a close bond. Although Rahul once hoped to create a film starring Samantha, the project did not materialize. His support for Samantha, however, has drawn negative attention toward him.
Samantha’s controversy doesn’t seem to end here!
Rahul defended Samantha by saying, “She is science illiterate like a lot of us. No doubt. But she is also someone who does meticulous research about a treatment before taking it. Because it is her own health at stake, she had a highly qualified doctor trained in medicine who suggested this therapy to her. And she also read scores of articles by such qualified people recommending it and carefully instructing usage. She, like many of us, doesn’t know who’s right. Since you do seem to care about this information being put out… would have been nice if you had engaged in a debate with a fellow doctor rather than go after her and… I am sure she inadvertently put a target on her back for an opinionated mob.”
These comments brought criticism against Rahul, with some suggesting that his defense was influenced by his wife’s friendship with Samantha. Despite the backlash, Rahul stood by his explanation.