Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru Expecting First Child? Sources Hint At Pregnancy
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, are preparing for a new chapter in their lives as they await the birth of their first child. The news was exclusively confirmed to NDTV by sources close to the couple.
Speculation Sparked by Social Media
The announcement follows widespread online speculation triggered by a viral video. In the footage, which captures the couple celebrating the box office success of Samantha’s latest theatrical release, Maa Inti Bangaaram, observant fans noticed a visible baby bump, quickly spreading the news across social media platforms.
A Look Back at Their Journey
The couple officially tied the knot on December 1, 2025, during a private ceremony held at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. Samantha marked the occasion by sharing wedding photographs on her Instagram account later that day.
Long before their marriage, the duo established a highly successful professional partnership, notably working together on the acclaimed streaming series The Family Man 2. Public interest in their relationship initially peaked after Samantha posted photos from the World Pickleball League on Instagram, where she was spotted cheering for the Chennai Super Champs alongside Raj.
Following their nuptials, a past interview featuring Samantha with Galatta India gained renewed attention online. The clip showed the actor visibly blushing while reacting to a surprise message from Raj, who highly commended her professionalism and her seamless ability to navigate both the Tamil and Telugu film industries.
Professional Collaborations and Recent Work
The couple’s latest cinematic collaboration, Maa Inti Bangaaram, debuted in theaters just yesterday. Directed by Nandini Reddy marking her second venture with Samantha following their 2019 hit Oh! Baby the family action-comedy features a screenplay written by Raj Nidimoru alongside Vasanth Maringanti. The film’s ensemble cast includes Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth Manchale in pivotal roles, supported by Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Manjusha, and Srinivas Gavireddy.
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