Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaram' opens to Rs 13.15 crore, pregnancy rumors swirl

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaram opened on June 19, 2026 to a strong box‑office debut, grossing Rs 13.15 crore worldwide on day 1 (Rs 5.35 crore net in India and Rs 4.50 crore overseas). The actress‑producer celebrated the performance, writing on social media, “The most heartening thing is seeing women contribute so heavily to the opening day,” and adding that it was “hugely humbling” to see audiences embrace a film regardless of a male‑ or female‑led story.

At the same time, a video from the film’s celebration showed Samantha in a fitted outfit, prompting fans to spot what they described as a baby bump. The clip went viral, sparking widespread speculation that the 39‑year‑old actress is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru. Neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed the rumors, and reports remain unverified. The actress has not addressed the speculation publicly, while numerous outlets continue to cite the viral video and the couple’s recent public appearances as the source of the gossip.