'The final lap': Samantha Ruth Prabhu flaunts fitness journey as she enters final month of pregnancy | WATCH

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is counting down the days to motherhood as she enters the ninth month of her pregnancy. The actress, who is expecting her first child with filmmaker husband Raj Nidimoru, has shared a glimpse of her fitness journey, showing how she has continued exercising throughout her pregnancy.

Taking to social media, Samantha posted a video documenting her workouts from the first month of pregnancy to the ninth. The montage captured her changing fitness routine, with the latest clip showing her performing weighted squats while holding a dumbbell close to her chest. 

The actress accompanied the video with a short caption, “#9. The final lap”, indicating that she is approaching the final stage of her pregnancy. Her post also drew a warm response from actor Kriti Kharbanda, who sent her best wishes to the expectant parents.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares workout journey through pregnancy

Samantha's latest video offered followers a look at how she has maintained her commitment to fitness while adapting to the physical changes associated with pregnancy.

The montage featured clips from different months, documenting her progress and the adjustments she has made along the way. In the final segment, the actress was seen performing squats with a dumbbell, highlighting her continued focus on strength training.

Reacting to the post, Kriti Kharbanda wrote, “Sending all 3 of you so much love!”.

The video comes after Samantha previously opened up about changing her approach to exercise during pregnancy, emphasising the importance of paying attention to her body's needs rather than pushing herself to achieve demanding fitness goals.

In an earlier post featuring her prenatal strength-training routine, she wrote, “Training looks a little different these days. Less about pushing harder. More about listening better.”

Her latest update reflects that approach as she prepares to welcome her first child.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's baby shower

A few weeks before sharing the workout video, Samantha and Raj celebrated the upcoming arrival of their baby with a traditional Seemantham ceremony.

The baby shower was held at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, with the couple marking the occasion through traditional rituals.

The ceremony was another milestone for the couple as they prepared to embrace parenthood together.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's wedding

Samantha and Raj tied the knot in December 2025 in a ceremony held at the Linga Bhairavi Temple within the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.

The couple are now preparing to welcome their first child together.