Samantha Ruth Prabhu chose to celebrate this Diwali a little differently — not at a star-studded party, but with a group of children who made her evening brighter than ever. The actress spent the festival
with kids from various NGOs, lighting candles, sharing gifts, and filling the room with warmth and smiles. She later took to Instagram to share glimpses from the heartwarming celebration, which quickly won the internet’s heart.
Dressed in a simple yellow suit, Samantha looked at ease and full of joy as she played, laughed, and posed with the kids. From lighting candles to watching their performances, the actor seemed to enjoy every moment of the evening.
Samantha was seen enjoying time with the children at the event, which featured performances and fun activities. In the pictures shared online, she was captured sitting among the kids, smiling and playing with them. One photo showed her holding a child on her lap, while another featured her posing with candles in her hands.
The actor wore a bright yellow suit for the celebration and was seen carrying candles along with the children. The evening also included a gift distribution ceremony, spreading festive cheer among the young attendees.
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Sharing the photos on Instagram, Samantha captioned her post, “Light of Joy 2025. What a beautiful evening it was, one filled with laughter, gratitude, and togetherness.”
In a longer note, she reflected on the purpose of the celebration, writing, “This year’s gratitude activity was extra special, each child wrote down what they’re thankful for, reminding us all of how much love and hope can exist in the smallest hearts. This was our special Diwali celebration in Pratyusha Support’s 11th year, having crossed 10 gorgeous years of purpose, we continue to grow stronger in our journey of spreading love, light, and hope.”
She further added, “We’re already dreaming bigger for our next event, with more NGOs, more children, and hopefully, our donors joining us in person too! Until then, let’s keep sharing the light. Happy Diwali, everyone.”
Many fans praised the actress for celebrating Diwali in such a meaningful way. One user commented, “You are spreading light proof that one soul can brighten a universe for all the kids.” Another wrote, “The kids are the happiest I’m sure and you too look small kid there.”
On the work front, Samantha is currently collaborating with filmmaker duo Raj & DK on Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. The upcoming series also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jaideep Ahlawat. The project is presently under production and is slated for release in 2026.
