Cinema VinesIn a heartfelt announcement in June, Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed that she is pregnant with her first child, expecting a baby with her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The news came after a brief hiatus from her work, as the star prepared to welcome motherhood into her life.
To share the excitement with her fans, Samantha hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Instagram on Friday. Fans flooded the chat with questions about her pregnancy and motherhood, and the actress responded with candid and upbeat answers. When a fan mentioned that she was “gaining weight,” Samantha replied, “I feel ya. 11 kgs up already.” Another fan asked about the “mom brain” that can make sentences go off track, to which Samantha said, “Can’t wait.” She also joked that feeding, burping, rocking and repeating it all over again sounds like a full‑time job, to which she answered, “That already sounds like a full‑time job!”
During the session, a fan asked if she was enjoying this new phase, and Samantha answered, “With all my heart.” The actress also shared Instagram stories showing her babymoon in Vietnam, where she and Raj enjoyed a holiday that highlighted her glowing pregnancy and adorable baby bump. Fans praised the couple’s radiant looks and the joy evident in their photos.
Raj Nidimoru and Samantha’s relationship began to spark rumors in 2023 after they worked together on “The Family Man” Season 2 (2021) and “Citadel: Honey Bunny” (2024). They made their relationship official in 2025 at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, where they performed a traditional yogic ceremony. Their partnership has since flourished both on and off the screen.
Samantha’s latest film, “Maa Inti Bangaaram,” directed by Nandini Reddy, has become the highest‑grossing female‑led Telugu film, earning over ₹100 crore worldwide. The film’s success coincided with the actress’s confirmation to the press that she was expecting a child, which delighted her fan base. She has continued to share glimpses of her motherhood journey on social media, keeping her followers engaged and excited about the future.
