Samantha Ruth Prabhu Confirms Pregnancy, Says Will Return To Films Post Maternity Leave

Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirmed her pregnancy on Wednesday, June 24, at the success meet of her latest film Maa Inti Bangaaram in Hyderabad. She and her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, are expecting their first child together. The announcement came in response to a fan at the event who asked her not to take another long break from films. She responded, "Sorry, guys, one more small gap and then I will be back. I have to take maternity leave now. I am very, very happy."

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru got married on December 1, 2025, in a ceremony at the Ling Bhairavi Temple at the Isha Yoga Centre. Neither Samantha nor Raj Nidimoru have made an official announcement regarding the pregnancy on social media.

BV Nandini Reddy, the director of Maa Inti Bangaaram, also confirmed the news in a separate interview, saying, "Her pregnancy comes at a beautiful time, as our film has become a success."

Maa Inti Bangaaram released in theatres on June 19, 2026. The film follows a woman with a hidden past as she tries to build a new life within her family, only for her past to resurface and force her to protect her loved ones without revealing the truth. Samantha also serves as a producer on the film alongside Raj Nidimoru and Himank Duvvuru.

While speculation about the actor’s pregnancy had been circulating for several weeks, the statement at the success meet was the first time she addressed it publicly.

Samantha’s recent outings include the Telugu horror comedy Subham (2025) and the action spy drama Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian spin-off of the American series, which released in 2024. Her filmography comprises projects such as Eega (2012), Oh Baby (2019), The Family Man Season 2 (2021) and others.