Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirmed that she is expecting her first child and will take a maternity break after completing her current professional commitments.Addressing the media during the successful Maa Inti Bangaaram meeting on Wednesday, Samantha: She addressed the speculation surrounding her pregnancy and revealed that she plans to leave work shortly.“After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I have to take some time off, due to my condition. I have to take maternity leave. After that I will come back with another film for my fans,” said Samantha.
Pregnancy rumors gained momentum after the success celebration
The confirmation comes after days of speculation on social media. Fans spotted what appears to be a baby bump in videos and photos from Maa Inti Bangaaram’s success celebrations, sparking discussions online.The rumors received more attention after filmmaker BV Nandini Reddy commented on Samantha’s personal milestone while talking about the film’s success. Recently she said, “Her pregnancy comes at a wonderful time, because our film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, has been successful.”
A special period personally and professionally
The development marks a very happy time for Samantha, whose latest film received positive reviews and performed strongly at the box office.Earlier, Samantha’s spokesperson confirmed to ETimes that the actress and her filmmaker-producer husband Raj Nidimoruexpecting their first child together. According to the spokesperson, the baby will be born in December 2026. However, the couple has yet to make an official announcement on social media.
Samantha and Raj’s relationship
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru were reportedly in a relationship for a long time before tying the knot in December 2025. The couple tied the knot in a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the residence of Linga Bhairavi Devi within the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore.The actress has always spoken about wanting to start a family, making the latest announcement an important moment for her fans and well-wishers.
