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Samantha Ruth Prabhu's wedding puja photos melt hearts as she and Raj Nidimoru prepare for parenthood. See pics
Samantha Ruth Prabhu she announced her pregnancy during the success press conference of Maa Inti Bangaaram. Raj Nidimoru was also present at the event.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to begin a new chapter as she prepares to welcome her first child. The actor recently announced that she is set to become a parent for the first time with her husband, Raj Nidimoru. However, recent photos were doing the rounds on social media, claiming they were from a baby shower where the couple was surrounded by their closest family members. But, that is incorrect. Hindustan Times has learnt that the photos were from a puja ceremony during their wedding festivities.
An intimate celebration with loved ones
The pictures, in fact, were clicked during Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru’s puja, a part of their wedding ceremonies. The pictures went viral after Samantha and Raj announced the pregnancy, but the news has created confusion among fans about what the photos are all about.
A source close to the couple confirmed it to HT, “These are images from one of the pujas during the wedding. This is not the baby shower.” As fans rejoice at Samantha’s new journey as a mother, this also hints that one must not jump to conclusions about any of the couple’s viral news on social media.
In the photos, Samantha looked graceful in a maroon ethnic outfit with delicate gold detailing, keeping her look understated with minimal jewellery and fresh, natural makeup. Raj matched her in a maroon silk kurta paired with white bottoms. The couple's coordinated outfits and joyful smiles perfectly reflected the happiness of this special moment. They were all smiles in the photos and were wearing small garlands.
It has been a life-changing year for Samantha and Raj. The couple got married in an intimate ceremony at Coimbatore's Isha Yoga Center in December 2025, keeping the celebrations simple and centred around their shared spiritual beliefs.
A few months later, Samantha gave fans another reason to celebrate when she announced her pregnancy during the success event of Maa Inti Bangaaram.
Success on the work front
Samantha's professional journey has been just as rewarding as her personal one. Her latest film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, directed by B.V. Nandini Reddy, turned out to be a major box office success, earning over ₹100 crore worldwide. With that, it became the first female-led Telugu film to cross the milestone.
The film holds even greater significance for Samantha and Raj, who backed the project as producers. Also starring Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth Manchale, Maa Inti Bangaaram started streaming on JioHotstar from July 17.
What lies ahead
While Samantha is currently focused on this new chapter in her personal life, her return to the screen is already something fans are eagerly waiting for. Once she wraps up her maternity break, she is expected to reunite with the team for the sequel to Maa Inti Bangaaram. There will be a sequel as well, which Raj himself confirmed at the success meet of the film. Speaking about her maternity break with Hindustan Times recently, she had said, “I am not putting that pressure on myself, and like I’ve always said, I’m not running any race and I’m not pressed for time. I will see how it goes.”
Before that, audiences will also get to see her in the upcoming web series Rakt Brahmānd: The Bloody Kingdom, where she shares screen space with Aditya Roy Kapur, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ali Fazal.
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