India, July 2 -- With Nandini Reddy's Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu got the comeback her fans have longed for. Little did they know that she was shooting portions of the film while pregnant. "People have loved Sam for years," says the director in a chat with Hindustan Times, adding, "Our idea was to show people the Sam they love, and you know, they'll come back to the theatre." Nandini tells us all about the precautions they took while shooting the film which celebrates their star.

Maa Inti Bangaaram's production lasted for six to seven months after Nandini kicked off shooting in November 2025. The filmmaker says they kept a tight schedule, with around 54 days of shooting in total. "So, thankfully, we had done away with most o...