Samantha Ruth Prabhu Shot Maa Inti Bangaaram's Chase Scene While Being Pregnant, 'We Took Care..'
In a recent interview, filmmaker, Nandini Reddy revealed how Samantha Ruth Prabhu completed the shooting of 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' amid her pregnancy.

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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleSamantha Ruth Prabhu is riding high on life as she is expecting her first baby with her husband, Raj Nidimoru. Samantha was expecting while shooting for her recent film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, and, like a true professional, she completed the shoot without making a big deal about being pregnant. The actress hinted at her pregnancy at the film's success party before officially confirming it.
How did Samantha Ruth Prabhu shoot for Maa Inti Bangaaram while being pregnant?
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Maa Inti Bangaaram’s director, Nandini Reddy, heaped praises on Samantha and her professionalism. She stated that Maa Inti Bangaaram gave Samantha the comeback that her fans were waiting for. Nandini also revealed that it was while she was working on a song that she discovered the actress was expecting.
Nandini revealed that the actress completed filming the film, which included energetic dance moves and a car chase sequence. Speaking about the precautions they took for the actress, Nandini shared:
“We were doing ‘Thassadiya’ when I discovered that she was carrying. But thankfully we were at the fag end of filming when she got pregnant. We took care that it wasn’t too strenuous for her and that she had enough breaks. It’s also not shot in top sunlight because we were heading into summer while shooting these. We took precautions to ensure she wasn’t exhausted too much.”

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot for Maa Inti Bangaaram while having morning sickness
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has undoubtedly won many hearts with her performance in Maa Inti Bangaaram, but the actress had faced her fair share of struggles. Nandini revealed in a previous interview that Samantha shot a song for the film while suffering from morning sickness but continued the shoot.
Talking about the same, Nandini revealed that the crew initially thought Samantha had a fever because she complained of feeling sick. The next day, when Nandini asked Samantha about her health, the actress replied that she was better, that she was pregnant, and that she was having ‘morning sickness’.
The rumours around Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy began when she attended the success party of her film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, with her husband, Raj Nidimoru. At the event, Sam wore a fitted top, which clearly showed her baby bump. The actress was seen happily celebrating with the film's cast. Her visible bump started the buzz that she is expecting a baby.

Amid the rising curiosity about Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy, Maa Inti Bangaaram’s director, Nandini Reddy, confirmed the actress’s pregnancy. Addressing the viral baby bump appearance at a public event, Nandini added that the actress had made a conscious choice. After a few days, the actress confirmed her pregnancy and announced her maternity break. Reportedly, during an event of her movie, Maa Itni Bangaaram, Samantha revealed:
"I will have to take a small break after Maa Inti Bangaaram because of my condition. I will come back to do films. I'm taking maternity leave. Then I will come back with another film for my fans."
Prior to the event, a source close to Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband, Raj Nidimoru, had a conversation with SCREEN and said, "Samantha is in her first trimester, and the couple is very happy about it, especially Samantha, who always wanted to become a mother."
What do you think about Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s dedication towards her work even during her pregnancy?
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