South Cinema Star Celebrates Fatherhood as Film Hits 100 Crore

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a leading name in South Indian cinema, marked a personal milestone by sharing maternity photographs with her followers on social media. The images, posted on Instagram, depict the actress reading the book “Guide to Childbirth” on a sofa, a snapshot that was captioned simply with "August Energy" and a white heart icon. The news of her pregnancy, which has been a subject of speculation for weeks, aligns with her recent statements about planning a maternity hiatus. The actress, who wed filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in a low‑key ceremony last December, also celebrated the massive box‑office haul of her recent movie “Maan Inti Bungalow.” The film, directed by B.V. Nandini Reddy, has crossed the Rs 100 crore threshold and features Samantha as Swarna, a woman confronting a violent past while striving to integrate into her husband’s family.