Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing a new chapter in her life with happiness and excitement as she prepares to become a mother for the first time. The actress recently opened up about her pregnancy journey during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session, giving fans a candid glimpse into how she is experiencing motherhood so far.
During the interaction, Samantha connected with other new mothers and responded to questions about pregnancy, weight gain and the realities of entering motherhood.
Samantha Opens Up About Pregnancy
When a fan mentioned gaining weight during pregnancy, Samantha responded candidly that she could relate, revealing that she had already gained 11 kg. Her relaxed response reflected the actress's increasingly open approach to sharing her pregnancy journey with fans.
Another fan spoke about experiencing “mom brain” and starting sentences without knowing where they were going. Samantha replied “Can’t wait,” suggesting that she is looking forward to experiencing the many changes that come with motherhood.
When another new mother described the repetitive routine of feeding, burping and rocking a baby, Samantha humorously responded that it already sounded like a full-time job.
However, her most heartfelt response came when she was asked whether she was enjoying her pregnancy phase.
“With all my heart,” Samantha replied.
‘Didn’t Expect to Feel This Empowered’
Samantha also spoke about how the pregnancy has affected her emotionally. Responding to a fan who described motherhood as setting a higher bar for herself, the actress said she had not expected to feel so empowered by the experience.
She admitted that she initially thought she would feel mostly overwhelmed, but instead has discovered a new sense of strength and purpose.
The actress had previously spoken about her desire to become a mother, saying that she had been waiting for the moment for a long time and had always wanted to be a mother. She said she intends to give the new chapter her all and described herself as grateful and excited about what lies ahead.
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru Expecting First Child
Samantha is expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The couple made their relationship official after previously working together on projects including The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny. They married in December 2025.
Samantha has been sharing glimpses of her pregnancy journey on social media, including moments from a recent babymoon and her modified fitness routine. She has also taken a maternity break after completing her professional commitments.
Professionally, Samantha was recently seen in Maa Inti Bangaaram, which crossed the ₹100-crore mark worldwide, according to reports.
For now, the actress appears to be fully embracing her personal milestone, sharing the excitement, humour and emotional changes of pregnancy with her fans.
