Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially confirmed that she is expecting her first child with her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.
The actress shared the happy news with fans by posting a picture of herself proudly showing her baby bump on Instagram. Along with the photo, Samantha wrote a heartfelt caption that quickly caught the attention of her followers.
She captioned the post:
“My six-pack. I’ll see you when I see you.”
The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about her pregnancy on social media.
Samantha Announces Maternity Break
During the success meet of Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha also confirmed that she plans to take a short break from acting.
The actress revealed that she will complete her current work commitments before stepping away for maternity leave.
Speaking at the event, Samantha said:
“After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I will have to take a small break, given my condition. I’ll have to take maternity leave. After that, I’ll be back with another film for my fans.”
She assured fans that the break would be temporary and that she plans to return to films after welcoming her baby.
Pregnancy Rumours Had Been Circulating
Rumours about Samantha’s pregnancy had been making headlines for several days.
The speculation started after videos from the success celebrations of Maa Inti Bangaaram surfaced online. Many fans believed they noticed a baby bump in the clips, leading to widespread discussion on social media.
With her latest Instagram post and public statement, the actress has now confirmed the news.
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru’s Love Story
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on December 1, 2025, in an intimate wedding ceremony held at Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation in Coimbatore.
The couple had first worked together on the hit web series The Family Man 2, where Samantha received praise for her performance.
Dating rumours began earlier when Samantha shared photos from the World Pickleball League on Instagram. In the pictures, she was seen supporting the Chennai Super Champs, with Raj by her side.
Although the pair kept their relationship private for a long time, they later confirmed their romance before getting married.
They Recently Reunited for Maa Inti Bangaaram
Samantha and Raj recently collaborated once again on Maa Inti Bangaaram.
Following the film’s success, Samantha has now decided to take a well-deserved break to focus on her pregnancy and family.
Her announcement has been met with warm wishes from fans and members of the film industry, who congratulated the couple as they prepare to welcome their first child.