Mumbai, Jan 20 (NationPress) Renowned filmmaker Atlee and his wife Priya are thrilled to announce that they are expecting their second child.

In a joyful revelation shared on Instagram, the couple posted a series of delightful family photos featuring Atlee, Priya, and their son Meer, suggesting the images were taken during a family photoshoot.

In the heartwarming post, Priya proudly showcased her baby bump and wrote, "Our home is about to get even cozier with the addition of our newest member! Yes! We are pregnant again...Need all your blessings, love, and prayers...With love...Atlee, Priya, Meer, Becky, Yuki, Chocki, Coffee, and Goofy (sic)."

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu responded to the announcement, saying, "So so beautiful. Congratulations my beautiful mama."

Keerthy Suresh also chimed in with, "Congratulations my Darlingssss...Sending lots of love from Nyke and Keny!!"

Many other fans and friends flooded the comment section with warm wishes for the growing family.

This exciting news follows the couple's first pregnancy announcement in December 2022 after being married for eight years.

At the time, Atlee and Priya shared endearing couple pictures on social media, stating, "Happy to announce that we are pregnant, need all your blessings and love. With love, Atlee & @priyaatlee...Pc by @mommyshotsbyamrita."

The couple celebrated the arrival of their son, Meer, on January 31, 2023.

For those unfamiliar, Atlee and Priya shared a long-term relationship before marrying in a traditional ceremony in 2014, surrounded by close friends and family from the film industry.

On the professional side, Atlee is collaborating with Allu Arjun on a highly anticipated project tentatively titled "AA22 X A6". Rumors suggest that Allu Arjun will portray four characters in the film, including a grandfather, father, and two sons, with the storyline expected to explore the concept of two parallel universes. However, these details remain unconfirmed.