Good news for Samantha Ruth Prabhu fans as the South diva has officially confirmed her pregnancy. The actress and her director husband, Raj Nidimoru, are expecting their first child, and nothing could be better than this news for the couple.
The actress has been in the headlines lately with the success of her recently released Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaaram. As her film is doing well at the box office, the makers held a success meet with her fans and media people on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Hyderabad. During the event, Samantha confirmed her pregnancy while speaking to the media, revealing that she is planning to take a break from acting, wrapping up her current commitments, as she has to take a maternity break.
Samantha said, “After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I will have to take a small gap, given my condition. I’ll have to take maternity leave. After that, I’ll be back with another film for my fans.”
As Samantha confirmed the pregnancy news, those present at the moment congratulated her, and the people also wished her well. In response, the actress thanked everyone for their love, support, and praise.
While husband and director Raj Nidimoru, who was beside Samantha, was smiling as the actress confirmed the pregnancy.
Just a few days ago, there were rumors of Samantha expecting her first child, with a video of hers from a cake-cutting ceremony that went viral, showing her visible baby bump.
However, as per the reports, Samantha is in the first trimester of her pregnancy, and her baby is expected to be due in December 2026.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married to director Raj Nidimoru last year on December 1, 2025, in an intimate ceremony at Isha Yoga Center.
