Has Samantha removed her ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’ tattoo linked to ex Naga Chaitanya?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently found herself at the center of a social media frenzy after fans noticed the apparent disappearance of her "YMC" tattoo, an ink tribute to 'Ye Maaya Chesave,' the film that marked her debut and also her first on-screen pairing with ex-husband Naga Chaitanya.

In a trending Instagram video, Samantha approaches the camera and writes “Nothing to Hide” on the lens, but eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out the missing tattoo from her upper back.Social media erupts over missing ink, fans wonder if it’s gone for goodSpeculation spread fast online, with comments pouring in suggesting she had removed the tattoo. One fan commented, “Samantha got her YMC tattoo removed,” while another simply noted, “I see no tattoo.”

The absence of the initials stirred up talk of emotional closure, especially considering the tattoo’s sentimental link to her past relationship with Chaitanya.Instagram story brings the tattoo back, leaving fans puzzledJust when netizens thought the tattoo was gone for good, Samantha shared another Instagram story where the “YMC” ink was visible again. The sudden reappearance reignited the conversation, with fans debating whether the initial video was edited, filtered, or simply shot from a strategic angle that hid the tattoo.

The ambiguity has left followers both intrigued and amused.Old sentiments, new stance: Samantha reflects on tattoos and regretsSamantha had once been open about her regrets around tattoos. In a 2022 Instagram Q&A, she strongly advised her younger self—and her followers—not to get inked, calling it a decision she wouldn’t repeat. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Samantha was last seen alongside Varun Dhawan in 'Citadel: Honey Bunny,' continuing her stride in pan-Indian projects.