Samantha Ruth Prabhu pregnant? Actress expecting first child with Raj Nidimoru, sources say
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is reportedly expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, according to sources close to the couple. While neither Samantha nor Raj has publicly confirmed the news, those familiar with the matter say the actor is currently in the early stages of pregnancy and is due to welcome her baby later this year.
The reported pregnancy has generated widespread interest among fans, particularly after recent public appearances sparked speculation on social media. Sources describe the development as a significant milestone for the couple, who married in late 2025 after years of working together professionally.
Sources claim couple preparing for parenthood
According to sources, Samantha is in her first trimester and is expected to give birth in December 2026. The couple are said to be embracing the new chapter in their lives and spending time together as they prepare for parenthood.
Those close to them describe the period as an exciting and emotional one, with both Samantha and Raj looking forward to becoming parents for the first time.
Rumours surrounding Samantha's pregnancy intensified after a video from the success celebration of her latest film, ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’, circulated widely online.
The footage showed Samantha and Raj together during the event, where the cast and crew marked the film's initial response from audiences. Social media users quickly began discussing the actor's appearance, with many claiming they noticed what appeared to be a baby bump.
For the occasion, Samantha wore a white T-shirt paired with blue jeans, while Raj opted for a brown shirt layered over a black T-shirt, along with jeans and a cap. The couple did not address the speculation arising from the video.
Relationship timeline
Samantha and Raj first crossed paths professionally while working on the acclaimed web series ‘The Family Man 2’. Their collaboration later continued on ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ and several other projects.
Over time, reports suggested that their professional association evolved into a close personal relationship. Industry observers and fans began speculating about a romance in 2023, although neither publicly addressed the rumours at the time.
Interest in their relationship grew further in early 2025 after photographs from a private gathering appeared online. Throughout the year, the pair were frequently spotted together at events, social gatherings and overseas trips.
Samantha also shared several photographs featuring Raj on social media, including images from flights, gym sessions and personal moments with her pet dogs. One particular image showing the actor resting on Raj's shoulder during a flight attracted considerable attention from followers.
As Samantha ventured into film production, Raj became increasingly visible in her professional journey. He served as a creative producer on her debut production venture, ‘Subham’, and appeared in promotional content shared by the actor.
In September 2025, Samantha posted a reflective message on Instagram about finding genuine love in her thirties and embracing new beginnings. Although she did not mention Raj by name, many followers interpreted the post as a reference to their relationship.
The actor wrote about accepting herself, moving beyond past mistakes and discovering a deeper understanding of love, a message that resonated widely with her fans.
The couple eventually tied the knot on 1 December 2025 in a private ceremony held at the Linga Bhairavi Temple within the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The wedding was attended by a small gathering of family members and close friends, with reports indicating that around 30 guests were present. Samantha later shared photographs from the ceremony on Instagram.
Samantha's latest release
The pregnancy reports come shortly after the release of ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’, a Telugu family action-comedy directed by Nandini Reddy.
The film marks Samantha's reunion with the filmmaker following their successful collaboration on ‘Oh! Baby’ in 2019. The screenplay was written by Raj Nidimoru and Vasanth Maringanti.
Alongside Samantha, the film features Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth Manchale in prominent roles, supported by Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Manjusha and Srinivas Gavireddy.