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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Expecting First Child Amid Success of 'Maa Inti Bangaaram

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The pregnancy was confirmed by director B. V. Nandini Reddy, who said it “comes at a beautiful time” as their Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaaram enjoys strong box‑office performance. The film, released in June 2026, has crossed ₹46 crore worldwide and posted a net collection of more than ₹23 crore in India, drawing family audiences. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi also publicly congratulated the couple, extending best wishes for both the film’s success and their upcoming parenthood. While the couple has not issued an official announcement, the combined reports confirm Samantha’s pregnancy and highlight the simultaneous professional triumph.