Actor Samantha has completed 13 years in the film industry. She made her debut with the Tamil-Telugu bilingual Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa/ Ye Maaya Chesave, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, which was released on February 24, 2010. 

Marking the occasion, the actor took to her social media handle to extend her gratitude for all the love that she has received. She wrote, "The older I get, the farther I go, I just feel deeply thankful for all the love and affection... and for each new day and all the good things it brings. So many things that used to affect me don’t anymore. Just a wave of love and gratitude every day, Thank you."

Meanwhile, on the work front, Samantha, last seen in Yashoda, has a slew of projects in the pipeline including, Shaakuntalam, Kushi and an Indian adaptation of Citadel.