Samantha’s latest blockbuster, Maa Inti Bangaaram, directed by Nandini Reddy, has been receiving immense love from audiences. During the film’s success meet, Samantha surprised everyone by announcing her pregnancy — a moment that instantly became the talk of the industry and her fanbase.
In a recent interview, director Nandini Reddy opened up about how she first learned the news during the shoot and how unexpected and emotional that moment was for her.
The Moment That Left the Director “Frozen”
Nandini Reddy recalled that the team was preparing to shoot the energetic Thassadiyya song sequence. Samantha, known for her punctuality and professionalism, wasn’t feeling well that day, which initially raised concern among the crew.
“We were about to shoot the Thassadiyya song. I was told that Samantha was not doing well. All the artists were ready. Generally, Sam arrives on time. I planned to complete the song in four days, but they asked me if I could do it in two days. Then Sam came and shot for the day. The next morning, when she came, I asked how her health was. Suddenly, Sam told me that she was carrying. I was shocked and frozen,” said Nandini Reddy.Protecting Samantha During the Shoot
After learning about Samantha’s pregnancy, Nandini Reddy immediately took steps to ensure her comfort and safety throughout the remaining shoot. Samantha requested that the news be kept private until she was ready to share it publicly.
“Samantha asked me not to reveal