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A few days ago, speculation was rife that actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu had removed her iconic “YMC” tattoo, which holds sentimental value as it represents her debut Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave. The tattoo, placed on her upper back, was reportedly a tribute to her past relationship with actor Naga Chaitanya.

After the couple’s separation, fans and media began closely observing Samantha’s appearances. In one of her recent photoshoots, keen observers noticed that the “YMC” tattoo was missing, prompting widespread reports and social media chatter suggesting that she had it removed. The rumour quickly went viral, with images and videos from the shoot fueling the speculation.

However, the buzz was short-lived. Samantha was recently spotted outside a gym in Mumbai, and the tattoo was clearly visible on her upper back, effectively debunking the removal rumours. It now appears the tattoo was likely concealed with makeup during the photoshoot, not permanently erased.

On the professional front, Samantha was recently seen in a cameo in Shubham, which also marks her debut as a producer. Meanwhile, in her personal life, there’s ongoing speculation about her dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. Both Samantha and Raj have maintained silence and not addressed the rumours.

For now, it seems the “YMC” tattoo—and its memories—are still very much part of Samantha’s story.