‘I’ve always wanted to be a mother’: Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals why this phase feels so special

A dream she carried for years is finally becoming reality. As Samantha Ruth Prabhu embraces pregnancy, she says this new chapter has filled her life with fresh purpose, strength, and gratitude.

‘I’ve always wanted to be a mother’: Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals why this phase feels so special

The happy couple

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is preparing for one of the biggest moments of her life. The actor, who is expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, says becoming a mother has been a dream she has carried for a long time.

Samantha and Raj, who got married in December 2025, announced in June that they were expecting a baby. Since then, fans have been eagerly following every update about the couple as they begin this new journey together.

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Speaking in an interview with Pinkvilla, Samantha described this phase of her life as both exciting and deeply meaningful. She said she had been waiting for this moment for years and is ready to give motherhood everything she has.

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“I’ve always wanted to be a mother,” Samantha said. “It’s definitely new and exciting. But I’ve been waiting for this moment for a while now. So I know that I’ll be giving this my all.”

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Pregnancy brings a new purpose to her life

Samantha also shared how pregnancy has changed the way she looks at life. Known for putting her heart into every project, the actor said she now feels a completely different kind of strength growing within her.

According to Samantha, she is entering motherhood with gratitude and is learning something new every day. She added that she is looking forward to embracing everything that comes with this journey.

She explained that while passion has always been a part of her personality, pregnancy has given her a stronger sense of purpose. She feels more prepared than ever to welcome the next chapter of her life.

Baby bump first spotted during film celebration

Speculation about Samantha’s pregnancy began after she appeared with a visible baby bump while celebrating the success of her latest Telugu film, ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’. Soon after, she officially confirmed the happy news to the media.

During the same interaction, Samantha revealed that she will be taking a break from acting after the film’s release. She explained that she plans to go on maternity leave before returning to work.

She said, “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.”

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