Samantha Ruth Prabhu It has been confirmed that she is expecting her first child and will be taking maternity leave after completing her current career commitments.Addressing the media at a successful meeting at Maa Inti Bangaaram on Wednesday, Samantha responded to speculation about her pregnancy and revealed that she plans to take a break from work.“After ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’, I will have to take a break considering my health condition. I will have to go on maternity leave. After that I will have another film for my fans,” said Samantha.
Pregnancy rumors intensify after success celebration
The news was confirmed after days of speculation on social media. Fans noticed what appeared to be a baby bump in the videos and photos from Maa Inti Bangaaram’s successful celebrations, sparking discussions online.The rumor gained further traction after filmmaker BV Nandini Reddy commented on Samantha’s personal milestone while talking about the film’s success. “Her pregnancy came at the right time because of the success of our film Maa Inti Bangaaram,” she said recently.
Special personal and professional stages
The development marks a particularly happy period for Samantha, whose latest film has 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 Nidhimoruare expecting their first child. According to the spokesperson, the baby is due in December 2026. However, the couple is yet to make an official statement on social media.
Samantha and Raj’s relationship
According to reports, Samantha and Raj Nidimoru were in a relationship for quite some time before tying the knot in December 2025. The couple got married in a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony held at Linga Bhairavi Devi’s residence at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore.The actress has often spoken about wanting to start a family, making this latest announcement a big moment for her fans and well-wishers.
