India, July 12 -- Nandini Reddy's Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Maa Inti Bangaaram was released in theatres on June 19. In less than a month since its release, the film has grossed Rs.100 crore worldwide, making history for women-led cinema in South India. Samantha couldn't stay calm when Raj Nidimoru told her the film had reached the milestone. (Also Read: Nandini Reddy has a solution for better female representation in Telugu films: 'Choose which films you make successful')

Samantha announced the film's milestone by sharing a poster and a sweet video. Raj asks her if she wants to see something cool in the video, and she says yes. He hands her an iPad, and once she unlocks it, her jaw drops when she sees the film's worldwide haul. A thri...