MUMBAI — Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is preparing to welcome her first child with her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. On Saturday, the actress shared a social media update reflecting her preparations for motherhood, featuring a photograph of herself reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth.
The Instagram post, captioned “August energy,” also included gym selfies, a clip from a moment with friends, and pictures from Raj Nidimoru’s recent birthday celebration.
Pregnancy Confirmation & Career Break
Official Announcement: Samantha confirmed her pregnancy during a media interaction at the success meet for her recent film, Maa Inti Bangaaram.
Upcoming Maternity Leave: She announced plans to take a temporary sabbatical from acting following the completion of her current professional projects, stating she will return to cinema after her break.
Timeline: The couple, who married in December 2025 after originally connecting on the set of The Family Man 2, are expected to welcome their child in December.
