Samantha Ruth Prabhu is celebrating the success of Maa Inti Bangaaram, but the actress believes there's still a long way to go when it comes to creating female superstars in Indian cinema. Speaking to Variety India following the film's success, Samantha said actresses deserve the same time, effort and long-term backing that filmmakers have traditionally invested in their male counterparts.

The actor, who returned to the big screen after a brief hiatus with Maa Inti Bangaaram, reflected on why women-led films continue to face challenges despite proving their commercial potential. The film has emerged as a box-office success and further cemented Samantha's position as one of Telugu cinema's biggest stars.