Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares gym workout video with baby bump, calls June 'a fairytale'
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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu gave fans an intimate look at her June through a social media photo dump, describing the month as one that 'felt like a fairy tale.' The carousel, which she posted on her social media account, included a gym workout video in which she is visibly sporting a baby bump — offering the clearest glimpse yet of her pregnancy fitness routine.
What the Photo Dump Revealed
The multi-image post opened with Samantha posing in an ivory embroidered ethnic ensemble, followed by a candid frame of her relaxing on a bed with her two pet dogs. A standout clip showed her working out at the gym, bump on full display — a moment that drew immediate attention online. The carousel also featured scenic landscapes, wellness retreat moments, food diaries, books, and everyday snippets.
Several frames also included her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the celebrated director duo Raj & DK, known for creating the hit streaming series The Family Man. The couple wed in December last year. Actress Ananya Panday was among those who reacted, commenting 'Sammmm' on the post.
Samantha Confirms Maternity Break
The post comes days after Samantha publicly confirmed her pregnancy plans at the success meet of her film Maa Inti Bangaaram. 'After Maa Inti Bangaaram, I will have to take a small break, given my condition. I'll have to take maternity leave. After that I'll be back with another film for my fans,' she said at the event.
Her pregnancy had already sparked widespread buzz earlier when she appeared at the film's success celebrations in a fitted white bodycon top and blue denims, with a visible baby bump drawing attention. Her baby is reportedly due in December this year.
The Raj & DK Connection
Samantha's personal chapter with Raj Nidimoru has itself been a subject of public interest. Nidimoru, alongside creative partner DK (D.K. Prasad), is behind some of Indian streaming's most acclaimed productions. Samantha, notably, had won praise for her portrayal of militant operative Raji in The Family Man Season 2 — a role that introduced her to a pan-India streaming audience beyond her Telugu film base.
What Comes Next
With her current professional commitments winding down, Samantha is set to step back from the screen ahead of her delivery. Her return to films post-maternity leave is already being anticipated by fans, given her consistent box-office presence and the critical success of her recent work. The coming months are likely to keep her in public focus as her due date in December approaches.