Samantha betting big on Allu Arjun?

Despite receiving several offers, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is exercising caution and reportedly waiting to kick off her work with the reigning star Allu Arjun in his upcoming film directed by Atlee. 

"She is pinning her hopes on this project to mark her comeback," says a source, adding, "Although Samantha is receiving tempting offers, she is hesitant to commit as she aims to return to Tollywood with a bang and an exciting project."

Samantha, who recently wrapped up her work on the Hindi web series 'Citadel,' is also considering a film with Salman Khan, which could give her career a boost in Bollywood. "Her team has been in contact with Salman Khan as she is keen to collaborate with him to gain more traction in Bollywood," the source explains. 

Additionally, she has plans to share the screen with Tamil superstar Vijay in his next project, with discussions currently underway. "However, she prioritizes working with Allu Arjun first, given his rising popularity as a pan-India superstar," the source adds.

In addition to her workout routines and shooting for brand endorsements, Samantha eagerly awaits the call from director Atlee. 

"Collaborating with Atlee will elevate her profile, and she is enthusiastic about working with the director of 'Jawan,'" the source concludes.

Known for her roles in female-centric hits like 'Oh Baby!' and 'Yashoda,' Samantha is not inclined towards another author-backed role at this stage of her career.