After making a mark in Tamil and Telugu cinema, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has also found a firm footing in the Hindi entertainment industry with her performance in The Family Man 2. She is all set to foray into Hindi films and has reportedly signed a project with actor Ayushmann Khurrana.

Prabhu’s popularity is on the rise overseas too, as she has been invited to be a guest at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The festival will begin on August 12 and will see the actor interact with her fans and speak before a live audience about her career. “I was a part of IFFM virtually, last year and I could feel the energy and vibe because of the enthusiasm of all the participants,” says Prabhu.

The 35-year-old is looking forward to this experience. “With the world opening up and given the opportunity to travel to Australia to be a part of the festival in person and experience that energy first hand is something I’m looking forward to. Celebrating Indian cinema in all its diversity with communities of both Indians and cinema lovers is an exciting feeling,” she shares.

Prabhu is particularly excited about interacting with the audience. “I am sure interacting with those who love and respect the art of cinema would be a pleasant experience. Plus, film festivals are great common grounds to unify all things we love about going to the movies,” she ends.