Samantha embraces a time of fresh start after a transformative chapter in her life. Diagnosed with myositis in 2022, the autoimmune condition forced the actress to slow down, reevaluate her priorities and rebuild personally and professionally. Fresh from the release of Maa Inti Bangaram, which marks her return to the big screen after a three-year hiatus, Samantha reflects on living with myositis, the lessons it has taught her and a new personal milestone – expecting her first child with filmmaker husband. Raj Nidimoru.“It has a little fear about not having enough energy to make it through the day” Samantha says life after myositis has significantly changed her relationship with work and her own body. “Every day I wake up and pray that there is no trigger and that I have the strength and energy to shoot the whole day. There is this little fear about not having enough energy to make it through the whole day. When I was first offered Maa Inti Bangaram, I was scared. I didn’t know if I could do it or if my body would allow it. When you have certain restrictions and constraints, you make the most of every day.” Crediting Raj for the film’s success, he added, “If today it’s called my film, it’s because Raj crafted and crafted the story to suit my strengths and help me shine.”“This is a wonderful period in my life”While she is riding high on the success of her latest release, what is occupying her mind right now is her pregnancy. He confirmed that he was preparing to take a break from work for a while. “It’s been a really good period in my life and I’m looking forward to a maternity break.” He added, “While I will not be seen on screen for a while, I have many films to produce and other businesses that I need to take care of.““You can be on top of the world one day and the next”In a recent interview, Samantha also reflected on how fame and success changed her, admitting that she became “egoistic” at one point in her career. His battle with myositis and the forced retirement that followed helped him gain a new perspective. “In this industry, you can be down in the dumps one day and on top of the world the next. So it’s really important to remember the days – the good days and the dark days – while you’re enjoying this success. Remember how hard it is to get there and remember that it can also be lost on a Friday. For me, the success and validation that came with this film gave me new strength to move forward.