Samantha gives her wedding gown a stunning makeover; proves she is sustainability queen

Samantha Ruth Prabhu looked drop-dead gorgeous as she attended the Elle Sustainability Awards on Thursday evening. Dressed in a monochrome, beaded bodice gown, the diva walked the red carpet and turned heads. Many didn't know that the dress was the same white gown she wore for her fairytale wedding to Naga Chaitanya in 2017.

In collaboration with designer Kresha Bajaj, Samantha repurposed her wedding gown and gave us serious lessons on sustainability in fashion.

While sharing pictures of the repurposed outfit, Samantha wrote on Instagram, "We cannot ignore sustainability anymore. We’re past that stage when it was a choice. It’s now a necessity for the longevity of our planet that we call home. The dress I am wearing today is a beloved gown that has been repurposed for this occasion by the most talented @kreshabajajofficial."

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The actress added in the caption, "While that might sound insignificant… entitled even… to many… I assure you that repurposing my old clothes is only one of many steps I am consciously taking to alter my habits and make my lifestyle more sustainable. And every little gesture, every little decisive action, is important. It all adds up. I urge myself and all of you that have goodwill for me in your hearts to make those little efforts. Thank you." Check it out below!

The designer also shared a video of the making of the dress. In the caption, she wrote, "We loved working with Samantha, our muse, to help her create a new memory, and tell another story. Beauty is forever. And it can take on a new form every day." Check it out below!

On the professional front, Samantha will be next seen in a Hindi adaptation of Citadel titled Citadel: Honey Bunny. Directed by Raj and DK, the series also features Varun Dhawan.

After four years of marriage, Samantha and Naga announced their separation in 2021. The duo first met in 2009 on the sets of the romantic drama, Ye Maaya Chesave.