Samantha's new hobby is Silambam

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Thursday said she has started learning Silambam, a weapon-based ancient martial arts originating from Tamil Nadu. She said it's her new hobby.

"Because I like a challenge. New hobby. Silambam. Can't wait to get better at this," Samantha tweeted.

She also shared a video in which she is seen practicing Silambam, like a professional.

On the career front, Samantha is currently shooting for Telugu film "Raja Gari Gadhi 2", in which she is rumoured to be playing a ghost.

In Tamil, she has national award-winning filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja's "Aneethi Kathaigal".

--IANS

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