Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy comes at a beautiful time, says director BV Nandini Reddy amid Maa Inti Bangaaram success (Image credits: Instagram)
Director Nandini Reddy has seemingly put an end to speculation surrounding Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy. While fans had been discussing the actress’ recent appearance at the success celebration of Maa Inti Bangaaram, Nandini’s comments have now brought the personal milestone into the spotlight.Speaking about Samantha, Nandini reportedly told Cinema Express, “Her pregnancy comes at a beautiful time, as our film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, has become a success.”The filmmaker’s statement comes as Samantha enjoys both professional and personal happiness. The actress’ latest release, Maa Inti Bangaaram, has opened to positive reviews and strong box-office numbers, making it a particularly special phase in her life.
Success meet appearance sparked pregnancy speculation
Speculation about Samantha’s pregnancy began after she attended a success celebration for Maa Inti Bangaaram with husband Raj Nidimoru and members of the film’s team.Dressed in a casual T-shirt and jeans, Samantha was seen interacting with the team and celebrating the film’s performance. Soon after videos and photographs from the event surfaced online, several social media users claimed they noticed a baby bump, sparking discussions about whether the actress was expecting her first child. Nandini also revealed that Samantha’s appearance at the success meet was a “conscious choice,” a remark that further fuelled online conversations.
Samantha is expecting her first child
Amid the growing buzz, ETimes has 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 together.According to the spokesperson, the baby is due in December 2026. However, the couple is yet to make an official announcement on social media.
Samantha and Raj’s love story
Samantha and filmmaker-producer Raj Nidimoru were in a relationship for a considerable period before getting married in December 2025. The couple tied the knot in a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the abode of Linga Bhairavi Devi within the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore.The actress has often spoken about her desire to start a family, making the latest development all the more special for her fans.Before marrying Raj, Samantha was married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The former couple tied the knot in 2017 and announced their separation in 2021.
A happy phase personally and professionally
On the work front, Samantha is currently basking in the success of Maa Inti Bangaaram. The actress has also been balancing film and OTT projects after overcoming health challenges related to myositis, an autoimmune condition she revealed in 2022.She is currently associated with Raj & DK’s upcoming Netflix series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. Go to Source
