Director Nandini Reddy seems to put an end to the speculation around Samantha Ruth Prabhuit’s pregnancy. While fans are talking about the actress’ recent appearance at the Maa Inti Bangaaram success celebration, Nandini’s comments have now brought the personal milestone into the spotlight.Talking about Samantha, Nandini reportedly told Cinema Express, “Her pregnancy comes at a wonderful time, as our film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, has become a success.”The filmmaker’s statement comes as Samantha is enjoying professional and personal happiness. The actress’ latest release, Maa Inti Bangaaram, opened to positive reviews and strong box-office numbers, making it a special phase in her life.
The successful appearance has sparked pregnancy speculation
The speculation about Samantha’s pregnancy started after she attended a successful celebration for Maa Inti Bangaaram with her husband. Raj Nidimoru and members of the film crew.Dressed in a casual T-shirt and jeans, Samantha was seen hanging out with the team and celebrating the film’s performance. Soon after videos and photos from the event surfaced online, many social media users claimed to have noticed a baby bump, sparking discussions about whether the actress is expecting her first child.Nandini also revealed that Samantha’s appearance at the success meeting was a “conscious choice,” a comment that further fueled online conversations.
Samantha is expecting her first child
Amid the growing buzz, ETimes learned from Samantha’s spokesperson that the actress is indeed pregnant. The spokesperson confirmed that Samantha and her husband Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child.According to the spokesperson, the baby is due in December 2026. However, the couple has not yet made an official announcement on social media.
The love story of Samantha and Raj
Samantha and filmmaker-producer Raj Nidimoru were in a long-term relationship before tying the knot in December 2025. The couple tied the knot in a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at Linga Bhairavi Devi’s residence within the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore.The actress has always talked about her desire to start a family, which makes the latest development even more special for her fans.Before marrying Raj, Samantha was married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The former couple got married in 2017 and announced their separation in 2021.
A happy period personally and professionally
On the work front, Samantha is currently banking on the success of Maa Inti Bangaaram. The actress is also balancing film and OTT projects after overcoming health challenges related to myositis, an autoimmune condition she revealed in 2022.He is currently starring in Raj & DK’s upcoming Netflix series Rakt Brahmand. The Blood Kingdom.