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Maa Inti Bangaaram OTT release: When and where to watch Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Nandini Reddy’s ₹100 crore hit

Maa Inti Bangaaram OTT release: When and where to watch Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Nandini Reddy’s ₹100 crore hit

Maa Inti Bangaaram OTT release: Nandini Reddy’s action film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, created by Raj Nidimoru, released in theatres on June 19 and has since grossed ₹100 crore worldwide. The Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer also made history as the first women-led Telugu film to reach the milestone. The film will soon hit OTT; know when and where to stream it. Maa Inti Bangaaram OTT release: Samantha Ruth Prabhu stars in the Nandini Reddy film. When and where to watch Maa Inti Bangaaram on OTT Maa Inti Bangaaram will stream on JioHotstar from July 17, 28 days after its theatrical release, as is the norm in Telugu cinema. Making the announcement, the OTT platform wrote, “July 17th Okokkodni kodathamu chudu… Prematho abbaaa (Watch the way we hit people…with love) #MaaIntiBangaaram streaming from July 17th on JioHotstar! #MaaIntiBangaaramOnJioHotstar.” While the announcement did not mention which languages the film would stream in other than Telugu, many wondered whether it would be available in Hindi as well. “Hammaya ivale 150 pack veincha 1 month ki… Naa pack safe, ee okka …

Maa Inti Bangaaram Box Office Day 23: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Delivers A Hit With 81% Jump On 4th Saturday

Maa Inti Bangaaram Box Office Day 23: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Delivers A Hit With 81% Jump On 4th Saturday

Maa Inti Bangaaram Box Office Day 23: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Delivers 2nd Most Profitable Telugu Film Of 2026! (Photo Credit: Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s action-comedy Maa Inti Bangaaram is finally a hit and the third Telugu film of the year to secure the hit verdict at the box office. It is about to wrap up its theatrical run, but it is still hitting the remaining milestones. In 23 days, the film has collected a total of 60.46 crore at the box office. Mounted on a budget of 30 crore, Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s film secured a hit verdict, with a 101.5% return on investment in 23 days. It is now the second-most profitable Telugu film of the year, after Couple Friendly! Maa Inti Bangaaram Box Office Day 23 On the 23rd day, the fourth Saturday, July 11, Maa Inti Bangaaram witnessed a 81.4% jump at the box office compared to the previous day and earned 49 lakh. The film registered a steady 27 lakh on its fourth Friday. Check out the day-wise box office breakdown of …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu exposes exhibitor’s remark before Maa Inti Bangaram hit Rs 100 cr mark | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu exposes exhibitor’s remark before Maa Inti Bangaram hit Rs 100 cr mark | Telugu News

3 min readHyderabadJul 12, 2026 04:51 PM IST As Maa Inti Bangaram crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office, Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to Instagram not to celebrate with numbers but to share a story about the perception her film faced before it even released. In an Instagram post, the actor revealed that a friend had called an exhibitor in a B-centre before the film’s release to gauge expectations. Samantha said she was listening in on the conversation without the exhibitor’s knowledge. “My friend asked, ‘What do you think about Maa Inti Bangaram? How much do you think it’ll open at?’” Samantha Ruth Prabhu wrote. “The exhibitor didn’t hesitate. ‘Why would anyone watch a heroine film? If she’s in a big hero’s film, fine. People know her for the glamour. But a film led by a heroine? Who will come? Nobody.’” The actor said that exchange captured the perception Maa Inti Bangaram was up against before its release. “That was the perception before Maa Inti Bangaram released,” she wrote. Samantha Ruth …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu can’t keep calm as Raj Nidimoru tells her Maa Inti Bangaaram grossed ₹100 crore. Watch her reaction

Samantha Ruth Prabhu can’t keep calm as Raj Nidimoru tells her Maa Inti Bangaaram grossed ₹100 crore. Watch her reaction

Nandini Reddy’s Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Maa Inti Bangaaram was released in theatres on June 19. In less than a month since its release, the film has grossed ₹100 crore worldwide, making history for women-led cinema in South India. Samantha couldn’t stay calm when Raj Nidimoru told her the film had reached the milestone. (Also Read: Nandini Reddy has a solution for better female representation in Telugu films: ‘Choose which films you make successful’) Samantha Ruth Prabhu had an adorable reaction to Maa Inti Bangaaram grossing ₹100 crore. Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Maa Inti Bangaaram grossing ₹100 crore Samantha announced the film’s milestone by sharing a poster and a sweet video. Raj asks her if she wants to see something cool in the video, and she says yes. He hands her an iPad, and once she unlocks it, her jaw drops when she sees the film’s worldwide haul. A thrilled Samantha tells him, “We did 100 crores,” with a broad smile by the end. “Before the release of Maa Inti Bangaram, I remember obsessing over one …

Maa Inti Bangaaram director Nandini Reddy wishes she finished watching Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj: ‘So hit by trauma’

Maa Inti Bangaaram director Nandini Reddy wishes she finished watching Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj: ‘So hit by trauma’

Telugu filmmaker Nandini Reddy, who recently directed Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaaram, has spoken up in support of Honey Trehan’s Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj. The much-delayed film was released on Zee5 recently, only to be taken down within two days. Nandini wrote about the film’s impact on her and wished she had finished watching it before it was removed. (Also Read: Satluj movie review: Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal film recounts harrowing tale from Punjab ‘95 that’s a punch to the gut) Honey Trehan’s Satluj stars Arjun Rampal, Suvinder Vicky and Diljit Dosanjh. Nandini Reddy stands with team Satluj On her Instagram Stories on Monday, Nandini posted a video of people from Punjab coming together to watch the film during a public screening. She also posted another video of an Instagram user who predicted the film’s removal, writing, “Watch this ASAP. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest movies of Modern times. The performance Of Diljit Dosanjh and Entire cast will blow your mind. Special Mention to Savinderpal Vicky .. He is phenomenal. Watch it guys …

Forget Box Office, The Biggest Win This Weekend Is Alpha, Baby Do Die Do, Maa Inti Bangaaram & Gatta Kusthi 2 Having Women In Action

Forget Box Office, The Biggest Win This Weekend Is Alpha, Baby Do Die Do, Maa Inti Bangaaram & Gatta Kusthi 2 Having Women In Action

Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Alia Bhatt, Women In Action Dominate Big Screen ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The conversation around films every Friday almost always begins with the box office. Who opened bigger? Who underperformed? Which star has delivered a hit? However, this weekend deserves to be remembered for something far more significant than opening-day collections. Across four different film industries, audiences are witnessing something Indian cinema has rarely delivered before, women leading action films. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi’s Gatta Kusthi 2, and Huma Qureshi’s Baby Do Die Do have all brought women to the forefront, and how! While Maa Inti Bangaaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu as an ex-assassin, released in theatres on June 19, the other three films arrived simultaneously on July 3. For years, the action genre has been almost exclusively associated with male actors, with female characters often reduced to damsels in distress. Therefore, it is refreshing to watch women take charge of the action and even more encouraging to see this …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu teases Tamil comeback after announcing maternity break amid Maa Inti Bangaaram success

Samantha Ruth Prabhu teases Tamil comeback after announcing maternity break amid Maa Inti Bangaaram success

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is fresh off the success of her Telugu action film Maa Inti Bangaaram, but it looks like she has something lined up already. The actor recently announced that she’ll take a maternity break as she’s pregnant with her first child with Raj Nidimoru. A few days later, she teased a Tamil project on social media. (Also Read: Nandini Reddy says her friend Samantha Ruth Prabhu has evolved into a whole new person: ‘Calmer, sorted’ | Interview) Samantha Ruth Prabhu is fresh off the success of her action film, Maa Inti Bangaaram. Samantha Ruth Prabhu teases Tamil comeback OTT platform Sony LIV announced that they have something exciting lined up with Samantha. “Hello everyone!” they wrote on their social media in Tamil, adding, “We’ve been working on something special and can’t wait to share the details with you (heart emoji) Coming soon!!! #SonyTamil @samantharuthprabhuoffl @sonyliv.tamil.” They also posted it on their Instagram Stories and tagged Samantha, writing, “We cannot contain our excitement,” in all caps. Re-sharing the post, the actor cryptically wrote, …

Dharna Durga on Maa Behen, acting debut and creating relatable reels

Dharna Durga on Maa Behen, acting debut and creating relatable reels

When Dharna Durga first heard the title Maa Behen, she was instantly intrigued. “I thought, ‘What kind of title is this?’ It instantly made me curious. But as I heard the story of the film, I realised there couldn’t have been a better title. It’s one of those titles that stays with you,” she said. The content creator-turned actor is enjoying appreciation as her performance as Sushma in the Suresh Triveni film, co-starring Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri, is being noticed. She says the transition from filming solo Instagram reels to working on a full-fledged movie set came with technical differences, but not the intimidation she expected. From creating characters inspired by everyday family life to navigating her first film set, Dharna Durga speaks about accidental success, overthinking, and trusting the process “In my videos, there aren’t many people behind the camera, but on a film set, the same scene is shot multiple times from different angles. That was the biggest difference,” she recalled. “But I never felt uncomfortable because everyone made me feel so …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot Maa Inti Bangaaram song, car chase during pregnancy: Nandini Reddy | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot Maa Inti Bangaaram song, car chase during pregnancy: Nandini Reddy | Telugu News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 09:38 AM IST Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been making headlines ever since the phenomenal success of her film Maa Inti Bangaaram. Adding to the excitement, the actress hinted that she was pregnant during the film’s success celebration before officially confirming the news days later. Now, director Nandini Reddy has revealed that Samantha shot portions of the film while she was pregnant. ‘Had a car chase sequence left to film’ Speaking to Hindustan Times, Nandini shared, “We were doing ‘Thassadiya’ when I discovered that she was carrying.” The director explained that Thassadiya involved energetic dance moves and that the team also had a car chase sequence left to film. Fortunately, Samantha’s pregnancy came after most of the physically demanding action scenes had already been completed. To complete the remaining song and the final action sequence, the makers ensured extra precautions were taken on set. “We took care that it wasn’t too strenuous for her and that she had enough breaks. It’s also not shot in top sunlight because we were …

How pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot Maa Inti Bangaaram song, chase sequence: ‘No top sun, proper breaks’ | Interview

How pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot Maa Inti Bangaaram song, chase sequence: ‘No top sun, proper breaks’ | Interview

With Nandini Reddy’s Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu got the comeback her fans have longed for. Little did they know that she was shooting portions of the film while pregnant. “People have loved Sam for years,” says the director in a chat with Hindustan Times, adding, “Our idea was to show people the Sam they love, and you know, they’ll come back to the theatre.” Nandini tells us all about the precautions they took while shooting the film which celebrates their star. Samantha Ruth Prabhu plays the lead in Nandini Reddy’s Maa Inti Bangaaram. How pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot Maa Inti Bangaaram Maa Inti Bangaaram’s production lasted for six to seven months after Nandini kicked off shooting in November 2025. The filmmaker says they kept a tight schedule, with around 54 days of shooting in total. “So, thankfully, we had done away with most of the action portion. We were doing Thassadiya, actually, when I discovered that she was carrying,” says Nandini, adding, “But thankfully we were at the fag end of filming …