Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is enjoying a memorable phase in both her professional and personal life. Her latest film, 'Maa Inti Bangaaram', has opened to a positive response at the box office, giving her another reason to celebrate. After the film's strong opening-day performance, Samantha took to social media to thank audiences for their support.
Samantha Thanks Audiences for Strong Opening
In her post, she wrote, “To see a film open so well on day one is hugely humbling and means the world to us. So very glad to see the day when audiences embrace a film irrespective of whether it is male-led or female-led. And it’s beautiful to see people show up wholeheartedly - from the young to the seniors - to cheer the film’s release.”
Samantha also used the opportunity to acknowledge the role played by women viewers in the film's opening-day collections. She noted that audience demographics are evolving and helping diverse stories find their place in theatres. Adding to her note, she wrote, “The most heartening thing of all is seeing women contribute so heavily to the opening day. For the longest time, we’ve heard that theatrical openings are driven by male audiences. It’s wonderful to see the audience for cinema continue to grow and evolve. Our little production house delivered! Tra-la-laaaaaa.”
Impressive Day 2 Growth
Directed by Nandini Reddy, 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' marks Samantha's return to theatres after a gap of three years. According to Sacnilk website, the film grossed Rs 13.15 crore worldwide on its first day. The film collected Rs 7.50 crore net from 2,591 shows on Day 2, representing a 40.2 percent increase over its opening-day net collection of Rs 5.35 crore. With the latest figures, the film's total domestic net collection reached Rs 12.85 crore, while its overall gross collection climbed to Rs 14.90 crore by the end of the second day.
Personal Life Makes Headlines
While 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' continues its theatrical run, Samantha has also been making news for developments in her personal life. The actress was recently seen celebrating the film's success with her husband Raj and members of the movie's team. Photographs and videos from the gathering quickly circulated on social media. Fans soon began speculating after noticing what appeared to be a baby bump.
ETimes has received confirmation from Samantha's spokesperson that the news of her pregnancy is true. The 'Maa Inti Bangaram' actress is expecting her first child, with the baby due in December 2026.
