Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has once again taken the internet by storm, not just with her latest professional venture but also due to a subtle personal transformation that has fans buzzing. In a recently released teaser video for her new initiative, Nothing to Hide, Samantha appeared without her well-known "YMC" tattoo — a nod to her 2010 debut film Ye Maaya Chesave, which co-starred her ex-husband, actor Naga Chaitanya.
In the short clip, Samantha is seen walking up to a glass board and writing Nothing to Hide before turning around and walking away. Eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted that the tattoo, previously visible on her upper back, was no longer there.
“Looks like Samantha got her YMC tattoo removed,” commented one fan. Another added, “I see no tattoo — it’s gone!”
The Ye Maaya Chesave tattoo was more than a fashion statement. It symbolized a significant chapter in Samantha’s life — her breakthrough in cinema and the beginning of her real-life romance with Naga Chaitanya. The couple began dating after working together on the film and got married in 2017. However, they announced their separation in 2020, and their divorce was finalized in 2021.
While some fans believe the tattoo’s removal marks emotional closure, others suggest it may have simply been covered up for the brand campaign’s aesthetic. Regardless, this isn’t the first time Samantha has taken visible steps to distance herself from her past.
Earlier this year, fans noticed another symbolic change. A matching wrist tattoo she had with Chaitanya, reading “Create your own reality,” appeared noticeably faded in recent photos — leading many to speculate that she had begun the removal process months ago.
Samantha has previously expressed regret over getting inked. During a 2022 Instagram AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, when asked about future tattoo ideas, she replied in a video:
"You know the one thing I'd tell my younger self — never ever get a tattoo. Never. Never ever. Ever, get a tattoo," she said with a smile.
With the launch of Nothing to Hide, Samantha is not just promoting a new campaign but seemingly stepping into a fresh phase of life. For fans, the missing tattoo symbolizes more than just a physical change — it represents strength, growth, and a clean break from the past.