Highlights
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a casual picture cradling her baby bump as she approaches the final weeks of pregnancy.
- The actress jokingly captioned the post, “Consider this my maternity shoot.”
- She is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has given the traditional maternity photoshoot a relaxed twist with her latest pregnancy update.
The actress shared a picture on Instagram in which she can be seen lounging on a couch, wearing sunglasses and gently cradling her baby bump. Rather than posing for an elaborate maternity shoot, Samantha kept the moment casual and accompanied it with the playful caption, “Consider this my maternity shoot.”
The post quickly attracted affectionate messages from fans, with many celebrating the actress as she prepares to become a mother.
Fans react to Samantha's latest pregnancy photo
Samantha's picture prompted an outpouring of love in the comments section.
One fan called her “The Coolest mommy-to-be ever,” while another wrote, “Can't wait to see ur lil one.”
Other comments included “Motherhood looks magical on you” and “Coolest Mom,” reflecting the excitement surrounding the arrival of her first child.
The actress has been sharing glimpses of her pregnancy on social media, including vacation pictures, selfies and workout videos. She recently posted a clip from her exercise routine, describing this stage as the “final lap.”
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child
Samantha is expecting her first child with filmmaker and husband Raj Nidimoru. The couple married in an intimate ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025.
She confirmed her pregnancy in June 2026 during the success celebrations for her film Maa Inti Bangaaram in Hyderabad. The actress also indicated that she planned to take a maternity break after completing her professional commitments.
In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Samantha revealed that the pregnancy came as a surprise to both her and Raj. She said they had reached a point where they were at peace with the possibility of not having children.
“I'd reached a place where I was okay either way, maybe we won't have kids, maybe we will. Both Raj and I were fine with either. So, this is a surprise,” she said.
Samantha recalled discovering the pregnancy while filming the song “Thassadiya,” explaining that she had experienced some sickness while performing the dance steps.
“I'm truly excited, and everyone tells me having a child changes your entire life. I think I'm ready for that change,” she added.
