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Pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu Shot Energetic Maa Inti Bangaaram Song with Morning Sickness, Says Director Nandini Reddy

The actress said she will take a maternity break after finishing current work and confirmed the news during the film’s success meet.

  • On Wednesday, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirmed her pregnancy during the success meet for her film Maa Inti Bangaaram in Hyderabad, ending days of online speculation about a visible baby bump.
  • The pregnancy coincides with Maa Inti Bangaaram's strong box office performance, which has grossed over Rs 50 crore worldwide since its June 19 release, and Samantha's December 2025 marriage to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.
  • Director Nandini Reddy described the timing as a "beautiful time," while sources confirmed Samantha is in her first trimester and "always wanted to become a mother." The actress had previously discussed family timelines with her ex-husband in 2018.
  • Addressing her professional future, Samantha stated, "Sorry guys, one more small gap I know I have to take maternity leave now. But I am very happy." She intends to return to acting after the break.
  • Reflecting on her own childhood, Samantha previously shared, "When I have a child, that child is going to be my universe," underscoring the deep personal significance of this upcoming life change.
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South superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed her pregnancy. The actress revealed that she will soon take a maternity break and will return to films after the birth of her child.

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India Today broke the news in India on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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