Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with husband-filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The buzz about Samantha’s pregnancy started when she attended the success celebrations of her film Mother Inti Bangaram. Sources close to the actor confirmed this news India Today And said the 39-year-old would be born by the end of the year.

Amid the good news, the conversation has also drawn renewed attention to the health challenges he has overcome in recent years.

Samantha’s battle with myositis

The 39-year-old actor first revealed in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with myositis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle inflammation, weakness and chronic pain. since, Kushi The actress has spoken openly about the physical and emotional impact the condition has had on her life.

During the 2024 Podcast with wellness coach and nutritionist Alkesh Sharotri, the actor recalled how the diagnosis came at a time when she finally felt she could slow down after years of consistent work.

She shared, “I remember telling my manager that I finally felt at peace after a very long time. I felt like I could breathe, sleep peacefully and focus on my work. And then I woke up with this state.”

The actor described his battle with myositis as a life-changing experience, and revealed that the condition required significant lifestyle adjustments. She has previously spoken about dealing with chronic pain, inflammation and severe dietary restrictions, which affected both her health and everyday life.

What is myositis?

According to Harvard Health, myositis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the muscles. Inflammation can damage muscle fibers, making it difficult for the muscles to contract properly and resulting in weakness, which is often the most noticeable symptom. While some people may also experience muscle pain and tenderness, muscle weakness is the primary complaint.

This condition may be temporary and resolve within a few days or weeks, but in some cases it becomes chronic and long-lasting. Chronic myositis can lead to muscle wasting, reduced mobility and, in severe cases, significant disability.

How circumstances changed his life

Apart from the treatment, he also had to completely change his diet and daily routine to manage the condition.

While promoting earlier this year Mother Inti BangaramThe actor revealed that food became one of the biggest challenges during his recovery.

“People always ask why I lost so much weight. It’s not that I didn’t want to eat, I couldn’t eat,” she said.

He explained that even minor digestive issues could trigger his autoimmune symptoms, requiring him to follow an extremely restrictive diet for about two years.

He revealed, “Food was a trigger. If I ate anything that irritated my gut, it would trigger the autoimmune condition. My eating became extremely restricted and bland. I ate the same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner for two years.”

Samantha is facing blackouts due to forgetting her name

during the shooting of Garh: Honey bunny, Samantha remembered the pain of the injury. in an interview with Galata IndiaHe opened up about facing blackouts on the sets and forgetting names. Samantha said that she remembers that she had only one day to complete the shoot, but she could not perform her stunts.

“I had a concussion and I forgot my name after that. I went completely blank. It was just too much,” she said.

taking a break from stardom

The Citadel: Honey Bunny actor also took a break from films to focus on his health, a decision he has described as one of the most transformative phases of his life.

Reflecting on her career during an earlier interview, Samantha admitted that she had become obsessed with the pressures of stardom and success. However, the break allowed him to reevaluate his priorities and rethink the way he approached work.

He said the experience helped him understand the importance of slowing down and making healthy choices, both personally and professionally.

Meanwhile, the actor seems to be focused on celebrating success for now Mother Inti BangaramWhich took a strong start at the box office and made a successful comeback in theatres. The film has crossed the Rs 25 crore mark globally.

Samantha’s viral video

Pregnancy speculations started when Samantha stepped out to celebrate mother of inti bangaram Success with fans and the film’s team. Along with her husband, the actor was seen cutting the cake with Raj. However, online discussion quickly focused on her appearance, with many social media users speculating about a possible baby bump.

Samantha and Raj got married in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025. Samantha later shared glimpses of her wedding on Instagram. Both of them worked together for the first time The Family Man 2.

Mother Inti Bangaram is a family action-comedy directed by Nandini Reddy and marks Samantha’s reunion with the filmmaker after Oh! Baby (2019). The screenplay is written by Raj Nidimoru and Vasanth Maringanti.

The film also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Digant Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla, Srimukhi, Manjusha and Srinivas Gavireddy in lead roles.