It is a wonderful and memorable time for actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Her brand-new movie, Maa Inti Bangaaram, is doing great in theaters, pulling in big crowds over its opening weekend. At the same time, she is making headlines all over social media due to exciting news about her personal life.
Excitement Around Samantha’s Pregnancy Rumors
Samantha has been the talk of the town following rumors that she and her husband, Raj Nidimoru, are expecting their first child together. The speculation grew rapidly after a video from the movie’s success celebration was shared online on Saturday, June 20. Fans noticed what appeared to be a visible baby bump, sparking lots of sweet conversations. A report from Pinkvilla later claimed that Samantha is expected to give birth in December 2026. Samantha herself has not publicly commented on the news yet.
About the Movie
Maa Inti Bangaaram was released on Friday, June 19, 2026. This project is incredibly special because it marks Samantha’s very first theatrical release since her marriage to Raj Nidimoru.
The movie is a Telugu action-comedy drama directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. Samantha plays the lead role of a character named Swarna. The film features a strong supporting cast, including Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, and Manjusha Mukkavilli in key roles. Raj Nidimoru didn’t just produce the movie; he also wrote the story.
Box Office Performance: Day 1 and Day 2
Thanks to high expectations and great word-of-mouth from fans, the movie opened strong, making ₹5.35 crore (net) in India on its first day (Friday).
On Saturday (Day 2), even more people went to see it. According to the tracking website Sacnilk, the movie enjoyed a fantastic 40.2% jump in ticket sales, bringing in around ₹7.50 crore (net). This brought its total collection for the first two days to an estimated ₹12.85 crore net in India, with a total gross collection of about ₹14.90 crore.
Day 3 Early Updates: Closing in on ₹25 Crore
The positive trend continued into Sunday, June 21. Live tracking data from Sacnilk showed that by 6:15 PM on its third day, the film had already collected another ₹6.84 crore (net).
Theater occupancy in the Telugu market was also very strong on Sunday:
- Morning Shows: 45.92% occupancy
- Afternoon Shows: 79.31% occupancy
By Sunday evening, the film’s total net collection in India reached an estimated ₹18.84 crore, pushing its total gross earnings to a fantastic ₹23.14 crore. With night shows still running, Maa Inti Bangaaram is easily on track to reach closer to the ₹25 crore gross mark by the end of its very first weekend.