Samantha Ruth Prabhu Announces Exciting News at Film Success Meet

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed her pregnancy during the success meet of her film, Maa Inti Bangaaram. The actress expressed her joy and plans for maternity leave while assuring fans of her return to the screen. This exciting news comes as she and her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, prepare for their first child together. The film, directed by Nandini Reddy, explores the complexities of family life and marks another collaboration between the actress and director. Read on to discover more about Samantha's journey and her upcoming projects.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 25, 2026, 12:14 IST

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Reveals Pregnancy at Film Event

At the success celebration for Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu made a significant announcement—she is expecting her first child. The actress shared this joyful news with the media during the event held in Hyderabad, stating, "I apologize, but I will need to take a maternity leave soon. I'm really excited about this new chapter in my life."

Samantha is expecting her first child with her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, whom she wed in a private ceremony at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore in December 2025.

Although the news of her pregnancy had been circulating among fans, Samantha confirmed it directly, putting an end to the speculation that had been building from various videos shared online during the film's celebrations.

Beyond their marriage, Nidimoru also contributed to the screenplay of Maa Inti Bangaaram, a film that Samantha produced. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the movie explores the life of a woman who joins a traditional family as a new daughter-in-law, appearing composed while grappling with her past that threatens her new life. This film marks the third collaboration between Samantha and Reddy, following their previous works, Oh! Baby (2019) and Jabardasth, which faced copyright issues with Yash Raj Films.

After completing her current projects, Samantha expressed her intention to take a break, but she assured her fans that she would return with another film.