Samantha Ruth Prabhu is entering the ninth month of pregnancy, according to The Times of India.
The actor bypassed an elaborate studio session to share a relaxed baby bump photograph on Instagram while wearing a red top, white trousers, and black sunglasses. Lounging on a couch in the candid image, she added the caption, Consider this my maternity shoot.
The multilingual actress is expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.
In an earlier conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress revealed that the pregnancy came as a surprise to both her and her husband. Having reached a point where they were comfortable with the possibility that children might not happen, both partners were content either way.
She recalled discovering the news while filming the song “Thassadiya,” noting that she experienced mild sickness during the dance steps. Embracing the impending life change, she expressed her excitement and readiness for motherhood.
The relationship between Samantha and Raj drew public attention after they worked together on the 2024 release Citadel: Honey Bunny. Speculation grew as the actress shared pictures and videos featuring Raj on social media prior to their official marriage. Samantha’s previous divorce from Naga Chaitanya became public in 2021.
The actress has been documenting various parts of her pregnancy journey on social media, including her prenatal fitness routine and strength training workouts. Earlier in her pregnancy, she explained that her exercise approach altered away from hard work toward listening closely to the needs and capabilities of her body.
Fans responded with enthusiasm across social media. Followers left comments such as The Coolest mommy-to-be ever!
and Plot twist: the baby is already stealing the spotlight.
The couple married in an intimate yogic ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025.
They later celebrated a traditional baby shower, known as Seemantham, at the Isha Foundation. During the ceremony, photographs captured Raj showering Samantha with pearls alongside other traditional rituals.
The actress detailed the Kalaa Aavarana ritual from the Srividya tradition on Instagram. The ceremony honors the 94 kalas of Devi through the seven chakras of the mother-to-be utilizing sacred water and mantras to cleanse and energize these centers.
The pregnancy was announced in June 2026 during the Hyderabad success meet for the film Maa Inti Bangaaram. The actor stated at the time that she would step away from work temporarily after finishing existing commitments. Co-produced by the actress, Maa Inti Bangaaram crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office.