Samantha Pregnancy: Actress Spotted With Baby Bump; Is She Expecting Her First Child With Raj Nidimoru?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are reportedly set to embrace a new chapter in their lives. According to sources quoted by NDTV, the couple are expecting their first child together.

Speculation gathered pace after a video from the success celebrations of Samantha's latest release, Maa Inti Bangaaram, surfaced online. Fans were quick to dissect the footage, with many claiming they spotted a visible baby bump. Samantha appeared in a fitted white T-shirt paired with denims, while Raj kept it casual in a shirt and jeans.

The development comes just months after the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Coimbatore on December 1. Samantha later shared glimpses from the intimate wedding on Instagram, confirming the happy news with her followers.

Samantha and Raj's association goes back several years. The duo first worked together on the acclaimed web series The Family Man 2, a project that played a significant role in expanding Samantha's reach beyond the southern film industry.

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Buzz about their relationship began long before their wedding. Social media users first linked the two after Samantha posted pictures from the World Pickleball League, where she was seen cheering for the Chennai Super Champs alongside Raj. Their frequent public appearances thereafter only added fuel to the rumours.

Shortly after their marriage, an old interview of Samantha resurfaced online and once again caught the attention of fans. In the clip, filmed for Galatta India, Samantha reacts to a surprise video message from Raj. The filmmaker praised her professionalism, work ethic and ability to seamlessly balance projects across Tamil and Telugu cinema. His heartfelt words visibly left the actress blushing, prompting renewed interest in their relationship.

#TFNExclusive: #Samantha celebrates #MaaIntiBangaram success with #RajNidimoru and team 🎊✨#TeluguFilmNagar pic.twitter.com/jEeVWI1Jz8

— Telugu FilmNagar (@telugufilmnagar) June 20, 2026

Professionally too, the couple continue to collaborate. Raj recently co-wrote Maa Inti Bangaaram, which hit theatres this week and has generated considerable buzz among audiences.

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Directed by Nandini Reddy, Maa Inti Bangaaram marks her reunion with Samantha after the success of Oh! Baby in 2019. The family action-comedy features a screenplay by Raj Nidimoru and Vasanth Maringanti. The cast also includes Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth Manchale in pivotal roles, with Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Manjusha and Srinivas Gavireddy appearing in supporting parts.

While Samantha and Raj have not officially commented on the pregnancy reports, the latest speculation has already sparked excitement among their fans, who are eagerly awaiting confirmation from the couple.