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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Opens Up About Surprise Pregnancy
Mumbai: Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about her pregnancy and her journey towards embracing motherhood. The 39-year-old actor confirmed her pregnancy in June 2026.
Samantha is reportedly expecting her first child with her husband, Raj Nidimoru, in December. She recently spoke about the pregnancy and parenthood in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor revealed that her pregnancy came as a surprise. Samantha said that she and Raj had reached a point where they were comfortable with the possibility of having children or not having them.
“Maybe we can’t have kids. Maybe we will,” Samantha said. She added that she was comfortable with either possibility, and Raj felt the same way.
Samantha also revealed that she discovered her pregnancy while shooting for Thassadiya. At the time, she had to continue working despite experiencing sickness and other early symptoms of pregnancy.
The actor had to stay energetic and perform dance sequences during the shoot. Despite the challenges, she continued with her professional commitments.
Samantha said that she is now truly excited about becoming a parent. She also believes that having a child can bring major changes to a couple’s life.
During the success meet of Maa Inti Bangaram, Samantha had earlier said that she would take a maternity break. She also assured her fans that she would return with more successful films.
Samantha also spoke about her battle with myositis. She was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition in 2022.
The actor described the period as a difficult experience. She said the illness affected her confidence and sense of identity.
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According to Samantha, actors often learn to build confidence through their appearance, fitness, diet and overall lifestyle. However, falling sick made her feel that she had lost control.
She later realised that she could still control how she responded to difficult situations. The experience taught her important lessons about resilience, faith and hope.
Samantha said her illness ultimately changed the way she looked at life and her career. She feels that her experiences have made her life and performances more genuine.
Now, as she prepares to embrace motherhood, Samantha says she feels ready for the new chapter in her life.
Entertainment
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy
Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.
“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.
Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.
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Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.
On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.
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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?
Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.
Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.
The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.
By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.
The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.
With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.
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The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.
With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.
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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.
Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.
She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.
She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.
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Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.
Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.
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