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Raj Nidimoru: ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram earned me greater appreciation than Stree, Family Man’ | Telugu News

Raj Nidimoru: ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram earned me greater appreciation than Stree, Family Man’ | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 25, 2026 04:51 PM IST Raj Nidimoru, the filmmaker who has delivered several hits with his partner Krishna DK, remarked that none of those projects prepared him for the kind of response Maa Inti Bangaaram has received. Speaking at the film’s success meet on Wednesday, Nidimoru said the film, which stars his wife, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, had reached audiences in a way his more widely seen work had not. “Maa Inti Bangaaram earned me wider and greater appreciation than Stree and The Family Man. This movie reached every household, across every district,” the filmmaker said, referring to two of his best known projects, Stree (2018) and the Amazon Prime Video series The Family Man, both made with his longtime collaborator Krishna DK under their Raj & DK banner. He went on to describe the uncertainty that comes with every new film, regardless of past success. “For me, making every film is a risk, because we create the stories and produce the films ourselves. We were genuinely scared about things like …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy with Raj Nidimoru, reveals plans for maternity break: ‘One more small gap…’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy with Raj Nidimoru, reveals plans for maternity break: ‘One more small gap…’

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Just days after Maa Inti Bangaaram emerged as a success story, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has given fans another reason to celebrate. The actor has confirmed that she is expecting her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru, putting weeks of pregnancy speculation to rest. Sharing the happy news, Samantha revealed that she will soon be taking a maternity break. Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married to Raj Nidimoru in December last year. Samantha confirms pregnancy The actor shared the happy news during the success meet of her recently released film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, on Wednesday in Hyderabad. Speaking to the media at the event, Samantha said she plans to take a break from acting for a while after wrapping up her current projects. “After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I will have to take a small gap, given my condition. I’ll have to take maternity leave. After that, I’ll be back with another film for my fans,” Samantha said. Following the announcement, those in attendance congratulated Samantha. The actor thanked everyone for their wishes and expressed her gratitude for …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu glows as Raj Nidimoru plays with Chinmayi Sripaada, Rahul Ravindran’s twins. See pics

Samantha Ruth Prabhu glows as Raj Nidimoru plays with Chinmayi Sripaada, Rahul Ravindran’s twins. See pics

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Rahul Ravindran’s friendship Samantha and Rahul have been close friends for more than 15 years now. Their friendship began when they shot for Moscowin Kaveri in 2007. After acting in Jigra in 2024, Rahul revealed to HT that he was with his friend when he was asked to act in the film. “Samantha was with me when I got the call that I was finalised for Jigra. I asked her if I should do it, and she said, are you mad, of course you should. Sam has always been a huge admirer of Alia (Bhatt),” he said. Samantha has also been close to Chinmayi through the years. Recent work Rahul directed the Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty-starrer The Girlfriend in 2025. He also played an extended role in the film, apart from Sujeeth’s Pawan Kalyan-starrer They Call Him OG. Most recently, he played a cameo in Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s Sing Geetham. Samantha last starred in Shaakunthalam and Yashoda in 2023 and Citadel: Honey Bunny in 2024. Maa Inti Bangaaram was released …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with Raj Nidimoru | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with Raj Nidimoru | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 22, 2026 05:00 PM IST Samantha Ruth Prabhu and husband Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child, sources close to the actor confirmed to SCREEN. The speculation of the pregnancy started after the actress was seen with her team and husband as they celebrated the success of her film Maa Inti Bangaaram last week. Talking to SCREEN, the source said, “Samantha is in her first trimester, and the couple is very happy about it, especially Samantha, who always wanted to become a mother”. The couple married in December 2025 in an intimate ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. Samantha and Nidimoru first knew each other while working together on The Family Man 2, in which she played the widely discussed role of Raji, and their bond deepened further during their work on Citadel: Honey Bunny. Also Read: When Samantha Ruth Prabhu spoke about ‘fixing a date’ to welcome her first child The pregnancy comes during one of the busiest, most successful stretches of Samantha’s career …

It’s confirmed! Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child, here’s what we know

It’s confirmed! Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child, here’s what we know

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It’s happening! Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The news comes a little over six months after the pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore, marking a new chapter in their personal lives. Samantha and Raj An insider source tells HT City, “Yes it is true. The couple is truly delighted for this new beginning, and they will make an announcement in some time.” Speculation was rife as pap videos of Samantha walking around earlier in the day with a slight bump, went viral. Samantha and Raj got married on December 1, 2025, at the Linga Bhairavi temple within the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. The private ceremony was attended by close family members and friends, with the couple choosing to keep celebrations low-key. Pictures from the wedding were later shared online, confirming months of speculation about their relationship. The couple first collaborated professionally while working on projects such as The Family Man and later Citadel: Honey Bunny. Over time, reports of a growing …

Raj Nidimoru shields wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu from crowd during Tirumala visit. Watch | Telugu News

Raj Nidimoru shields wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu from crowd during Tirumala visit. Watch | Telugu News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 18, 2026 09:36 PM IST Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu visited the Tirumala Tirupati temple on Wednesday, two days ahead of the release of her upcoming Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaaram. Accompanied by husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, as well as director BV Nandini Reddy, Samantha sought blessings at the shrine. Photos and videos from the visit have since surfaced online, but one particular moment has especially caught fans’ attention. Raj Nidimoru’s protective gesture catches fans’ attention As Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru made their way out of the Lord Balaji temple after completing the darshan, they were quickly surrounded by devotees eager to catch a glimpse of the actor. In a video now circulating on social media, Raj can be seen instinctively pulling Samantha closer and keeping an arm around her as members of their team helped clear a path through the crowd. The gesture quickly won hearts online, with many fans praising the filmmaker’s protective and caring nature. About Maa Inti Bangaaram The temple visit comes at an important …

Raj Nidimoru holds Samantha Ruth Prabhu close protectively as they are crowded by fans in Tirumala. Watch

Raj Nidimoru holds Samantha Ruth Prabhu close protectively as they are crowded by fans in Tirumala. Watch

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, her filmmaker husband Raj Nidimoru, and the team of Maa Inti Bangaram visited Tirumala on Thursday ahead of the release of their new film. As fans crowded around them to catch a glimpse of the actor, Raj held her protectively as they made their way out of the Lord Balaji temple. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru visited Tirumala with the team of Maa Inti Bangaram. (Instagram: Artistrybuzz) Raj Nidimoru holds Samantha Ruth Prabhu protectively Raj is clearly not one for public displays of affection, famously refusing to tell Samantha he loved her on stage at a recent event. However, as they finished their darshan and headed out of the temple, a large crowd gathered around them, trying to catch a glimpse of Samantha. A paparazzi video shows Raj holding her close, with their team trying to move people aside. One young fan standing near the couple can even be seen trying to hold back her excitement. Another video shows the couple having an easier time as they head into the …

Raj Nidimoru refuses to tell wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu he loves her at Maa Inti Bangaram event: ‘Nothing new’

Raj Nidimoru refuses to tell wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu he loves her at Maa Inti Bangaram event: ‘Nothing new’

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On Monday evening, the team behind Maa Inti Bangaram held an event in Hyderabad to promote the film ahead of its June 19 release. Director Nandini Reddy, lead star and producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu, film’s creator and her husband Raj Nidimoru, and others were in attendance. When asked to tell Samantha he loves her, Raj refused to do so on stage, creating an awkward moment. (Also Read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaram recovers full investment even before it hits screens; producer confirms) Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru married in December 2025. Raj Nidimoru refuses to tell Samantha Ruth Prabhu he loves her At the pre-release event of Maa Inti Bangaram, the audience kept cheering as Raj spoke about the film’s team. At one point, when he claimed he couldn’t understand what they were saying, Suma, who was anchoring the show, chimed in and pulled his leg by stating they’re asking him to tell his wife he loves her. Raj, however, refused to do so, saying, “A lot of people have already told her …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu blushes as fan breaks security to gift flowers to her in front of Raj Nidimoru. Watch

Samantha Ruth Prabhu blushes as fan breaks security to gift flowers to her in front of Raj Nidimoru. Watch

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is gearing up for the release of her Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaaram. The makers released the official trailer of the action-packed film on Tuesday, and the actor attended the launch event. Now, a video from the event in Hyderabad has gone viral on social media, showing a fan breaking security protocol to meet the actor and gift her a bouquet of flowers. This moment unfolded in front of her husband, Raj Nidimoru, who was seen smiling. Samantha Ruth Prabhu at the trailer launch of Maa Inti Bangaaram. Samantha’s fan gets on one knee A video that has surfaced on social media shows a fan breaching security to go down on one knee and offer her flowers, a gesture she warmly accepted before taking a selfie. Samantha smiled and blushed at this instant as the other fans at the venue cheered. Raj, who was seated beside Samantha, smiled and saw the interaction take place in front of him. When the security tried to make him step back, Samantha told them its …

Exes Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya attend same wedding with spouses Raj Nidimoru, Sobhita Dhulipala. Watch

Exes Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya attend same wedding with spouses Raj Nidimoru, Sobhita Dhulipala. Watch

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Producer, distributor and exhibitor Sunil Narang of Asian Cinemas’ daughter Simran Narang recently got married. A reception held in Hyderabad on Saturday was attended by numerous Tollywood celebrities, including Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna. Exes Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu also attended the wedding with their spouses, Sobhita Dhulipala and Raj Nidimoru. Raj Nidimoru, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya at Simran Narang’s wedding reception. Exes Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu attend same wedding While Chaitanya and Samantha often attend events in Hyderabad, movie-related or otherwise, it’s rare to spot them at the same one. On Saturday evening, Samantha couldn’t stop smiling as she attended Simran’s reception with her husband, Raj. She opted for a purple-and-gold saree for the occasion. A paparazzo posted a video of her, even ensuring security does not bump into a suited Raj at the event. Another video shows Chaitanya and Sobhita attending the reception with Nagarjuna and Amala. Chaitanya also suited up for the wedding, while Sobhita opted for a blue-and-pink saree. Nagarjuna and Amala posed for pictures before …