Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Actor Samantha has finally confirmed her pregnancy. She and husband-filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child. Samantha made the announcement during the success meet of her latest release Maa Inti Bangaaram in Hyderabad, where the 39-year-old actor also revealed that she will be taking a break from work and heading on maternity leave.
Sharing the happy news with fans and the media, Samantha spoke about embracing a new chapter in her life as she prepares for motherhood.
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Samantha’s confirmation came days after speculations around her pregnancy made headlines after the actor attended the film’s celebration with husband-filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and the film’s team. Amid the celebratory videos, fans were surprised to see Samantha wearing a white T-shirt with a visible baby bump.
During Maa Inti Bangaaram’s meet in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Samantha confirmed her pregnancy and said, “Sorry guys, one more small gap and then I will be back. I know I have to take maternity leave now. But I am very happy.”
The event was also graced by Raj Nidimoru, director BV Nandini Reddy, Sreemukhi, and Srinivas Gavireddy.
A source close to India Today earlier confirmed that the Kushi actor is due at the end of the year.
Earlier, Nandini Reddy, who helmed Maa Inti Bangaaram, also confirmed the actor’s pregnancy.
Speaking to Cinema Express, she said, “Her pregnancy comes at a beautiful time, as our film Maa Inti Bangaaram has become a success.”
Meanwhile, Samantha’s Maa Inti Bangaram is making waves at the box office, earning over Rs 50 crore globally. A section of India Today’s review of the film read, “The story, written by Raj Nidimoru, is generic at its best. It is predictable and non-inventive, to say the least. However, where Maa Inti Bangaaram stands apart is in its presentation. Samantha embodied Swarna like it’s her second skin. Be it comedy, emotion or action, she aced it and outdid herself.”
Maa Inti Bangaram marked Samantha’s big screen return after Kushi (2023).
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
