Amid Samantha Akkineni, Naga Chaitanya's separation announcement, scroll through their loved-up pics!
South actors Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya took to social media on Saturday (October 2) to announce their separation which left fans in shock.
Zee Media Bureau
| Oct 02, 2021, 17:51 PM IST
The duo had tied the knot in October 2017 and declared they are heading for divorce in 2021.
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Actors Samantha and Naga Chaitanya head for splitsville
![Actors Samantha and Naga Chaitanya head for splitsville Actors Samantha and Naga Chaitanya head for splitsville](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975914-12.jpg)
On Saturday (October 2), actress Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya announced their separation on social media. Jointly, they released a statement and informed fans about their split.
Unsurprisingly, fans are devastated by the news of their favourite couple 'ChaySam' (a name they were fondly called) breaking up.
(Pic Courtesy: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl)
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The couple had tied the knot in 2017
![The couple had tied the knot in 2017 The couple had tied the knot in 2017](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975913-11.jpg)
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Samantha would openly express her affection for ex-beau Naga Chaitanya
![Samantha would openly express her affection for ex-beau Naga Chaitanya Samantha would openly express her affection for ex-beau Naga Chaitanya](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975912-10.jpg)
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The ex-couple looked happy together
![The ex-couple looked happy together The ex-couple looked happy together](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975911-9.jpg)
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In the early stages, they were secretive of their relationship
![In the early stages, they were secretive of their relationship In the early stages, they were secretive of their relationship](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975910-8.jpg)
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Samantha and Naga were an unbreakable couple
![Samantha and Naga were an unbreakable couple Samantha and Naga were an unbreakable couple](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975909-7.jpg)
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Later, they were quite open about their relationship
![Later, they were quite open about their relationship Later, they were quite open about their relationship](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975908-6.jpg)
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The two are huge dog-lovers
![The two are huge dog-lovers The two are huge dog-lovers](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975906-5.jpg)
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Fans are heartbroken with their separation news
![Fans are heartbroken with their separation news Fans are heartbroken with their separation news](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975905-4.jpg)
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They will go on their own paths now
![They will go on their own paths now They will go on their own paths now](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975904-3.jpg)
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The duo asked for their fans' support
![The duo asked for their fans' support The duo asked for their fans' support](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/02/975902-1.jpg)