Chiranjeevi meets Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru; contragulates couple on their 'new chapter'

Chiranjeevi meets Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru. Pic via X

Actor Chiranjeevi congratulated the team of Maa Inti Bangaaram for the film's success at the box office on Tuesday. The actor shared a long note on X, praising the film, as well as actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, amid reports of their pregnancy.

Chiranjeevi congratulates Samantha and Raj amid Maa Inti Bangaaram

Chiranjeevi took to X to share pictures from their meeting and called Maa Inti Bangaaram an engaging entertainer. He highlighted the importance of the film, successfully incorporating action and emotion within the backdrop of a joint family. The superstar also credited the film's director, Nandini Reddy, for bringing the story to life in her unique style.

He noted that Samantha's action scenes performed while wearing a saree stood out and added to the film's appeal. Chiranjeevi added that Telugu cinema needs more films that offer diversity and place women at the centre of the narrative. "Films like this, with diversity and women in the lead, are needed for the Telugu film industry," he wrote while congratulating Samantha, Nandini Reddy, Raj Nidimoru and the team for the film's success.

He concluded the note congratulating Samantha and Raj on expecting their first child. "Likewise, special best wishes to the couple Samantha & Raj, who are welcoming a new chapter in their lives," he wrote.

Samantha sparked buzz of pregnancy by stepping out for a celebration event of the film in a fitted white t-shirt, which showcased her baby bump. Soon after it was confirmed by sources, that the actress and her filmmaker husband, who tied the knot in December 2025, are expecting their first child.

Samantha reacts

Responding to Chiranjeevi's kind words of the film, Samantha thanked the veteran actor for his encouragement. She wrote in a post on social media, "Thank you, Megastar KChiruTweets Garu. Your appreciation for Maa Inti Bangaaram means the world to my team and me. It still feels surreal to receive such kind words from you. So happy that you loved the film."

Meanwhile, Maa Inti Bangaaram continues to perform strongly at the box office. According to trade website Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 27.20 crore nett in India and over Rs 46 crore worldwide.