Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed that she is expecting her first child with her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The actor shared the happy news with her fans through an Instagram post, where she posted a picture of herself proudly showing her baby bump. Along with the photo, Samantha wrote, “My six-pack. I’ll see you when I see you.” The post quickly caught the attention of fans and well wishers, with many congratulating the couple on the new phase of their lives.
Samantha also spoke about her future work plans during the success meet of Maa Inti Bangaaram. She revealed that she will be taking a break from acting after completing her current commitments because of her pregnancy. Speaking about her decision, 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.”
For the past several days, there had been rumours on social media that Samantha was expecting a baby. The speculation began after videos from the success celebrations of Maa Inti Bangaaram were shared online. Many fans noticed what they believed was a baby bump, leading to widespread discussion about her pregnancy. Samantha’s latest Instagram post has now confirmed those reports.
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru got married on December 1, 2025, in a private ceremony held at Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The wedding was attended by close family members and a small group of friends.
The couple had first worked together on the popular web series The Family Man 2. Their relationship later became the subject of public discussion after Samantha shared pictures from the World Pickleball League on Instagram. In those photos, she was seen supporting the Chennai Super Champs while Raj was also present, which sparked rumours about their relationship.
More recently, Samantha and Raj worked together again on Maa Inti Bangaaram. With Samantha now confirming her pregnancy and announcing her maternity break, fans can expect her to step away from films for some time before returning to work after welcoming her first child. Her announcement has brought an end to weeks of speculation and marks the beginning of a new chapter in her personal life while she prepares to balance motherhood and her acting career.