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Maa Inti Bangaram hits 100cr, success and Samantha's pregnancy in focus updates
After Following the July 12 milestone that made *Maa Inti Bangaram* the first female‑led Telugu film to cross ₹100 crore, the rollout continued to generate headlines. In early May the theatrical launch was focus has shifted from 15 May to 19 June 2026 to avoid a clash with the IPL season, a move announced by Tralala Moving Pictures. The film’s trailer, released on 25 May, highlighted Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s own action sequences and confirmed the new release date. A casting note in early June revealed that the script was originally written for Sai Pallavi before being re‑worked for Samantha, who also serves as producer. The Central Board of Film Certification granted a U/A rating on 11 June. Advance bookings in Hyderabad on 16 June sold over 12,000 tickets in 24 hours, with overseas pre‑sales reaching $175,000. pregnancy. The film opened actress, who married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on 19 June to a ₹13.15 crore day‑one haul. A viral video of Samantha in a fitted outfit sparked unverified pregnancy rumors, which were later December 1, 2025, confirmed by multiple sources between 20 June and 23 June, noting she is expecting her first child, with a first‑trimester due date in December 2026. The actress announced a short maternity break during a thank‑you meet on 24 June. Box‑office receipts kept climbing: ₹55.7 crore worldwide by 24 June, ₹59 crore by 25 June, ₹75 crore by 29 June, Throughout late July and finally the ₹100 crore landmark on 12 July. early August, Samantha paired the achievement with a long‑term Sony LIV Tamil partnership announced on 4 July. July saw viral baby‑shower speculation, which has shared various updates regarding her journey. On August 1, she was clarified as a wedding‑ceremony photo, spotted at the Mumbai airport displaying her baby bump. She has also used social media to document her preparations, including sharing posts of herself reading Ina May’s ‘Guide to Childbirth’ and posting gym selfies. In mid-August, she shared a wellness retreat in Thailand on 18 July. She displayed lighthearted update regarding a ‘mini breakdown’ caused by her bump at wardrobe no longer fitting. Samantha has reiterated her intention to take a Mumbai event on 27 July and at maternity break from acting following the airport on 1 August. completion of her professional commitments related to *Maa Inti Bangaram*.