Naga Chaitanya and Samantha divorce

Amid rumors about their split, Samantha and Naga Chaitanya (#ChaySam as they are fondly called) have officially confirmed their separation via an Instagram post on Saturday. The post stated that they have decided to 'part ways as husband and wife to pursue own paths'.

Sam and Chay, posted the same statement that read, “To all our well wishers. After much deliberation and thought Chay and I have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths . We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans , well wishers and the media to support us during this difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support.” shared Sam on her social media profiles.”

The statement comes days ahead of their fourth anniversary.