Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru are currently on cloud nine after the actress officially confirmed that she is expecting her first child with her husband. Just days after Maa Inti Bangaaram emerged as a success story, Samantha has given fans another reason to celebrate. The actor confirmed her pregnancy during a recent event, putting weeks of speculation to rest. Sharing the happy news, she also revealed that she will soon be taking a maternity break from acting.Samantha confirms pregnancy and maternity breakThe actress made the announcement during the success meet of Maa Inti Bangaaram in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Speaking to the media, Samantha shared that she plans to step away from work for a while after completing her current commitments.The actor said that following Maa Inti Bangaaram, she would need to take a short break because of her condition and would be going on maternity leave. She assured fans that she would return to films after that phase.The announcement was met with cheers and congratulations from those present at the event. Samantha thanked everyone for their wishes and expressed gratitude for the love and support she has received.Adding to the heartwarming moment, Raj Nidimoru was seated beside Samantha when she shared the news. He was seen smiling proudly as the actress confirmed the couple's first pregnancy.The confirmation comes after weeks of rumours on social media. Speculation took over the internet when clips from recent Maa Inti Bangaaram celebrations surfaced online, with fans pointing to what they believed was a baby bump. Reports have suggested that Samantha is in her first trimester and is expected to welcome her baby later this year.Samantha's old comments on motherhood resurfaceFollowing the announcement, an old interview of Samantha from 2018 has gone viral online. In a conversation with Film Companion, the actress had spoken candidly about her dream of becoming a mother and the role she hoped motherhood would play in her life.At the time, Samantha said, "When I have a child, that child is going to be my universe. I had the greatest respect for working mothers. My childhood was not very rosy. For all adults who haven’t had a very rosy childhood, the first thing they will tell you is that they want to give their child everything that they did not have. That’s something that has stuck with me."She further revealed that she expected to dedicate the first few years of motherhood entirely to her child. Samantha had said that during that period, she would likely step away from everything else because her child would be her top priority.Those remarks is making headlines again following her pregnancy announcement, with many fans praising the actress for staying true to the values she expressed years ago.A personal milestone arrives amid box-office successThe happy news comes at a particularly special time for Samantha, who is also enjoying the success of Maa Inti Bangaaram. The film has been performing steadily at the box office and continues to attract audiences in theatres.According to trade figures by Sacnilk.com, the film earned Rs 2.50 crore in India net collections on Tuesday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 33.20 crore. Its India gross collection currently stands at Rs 38.36 crore.The film has also performed well overseas, collecting Rs 17.35 crore from international markets. With an additional Rs 1 crore coming in from overseas territories on Day 6, the movie's worldwide gross collection has now reached Rs 55.71 crore.Directed by Nandini Reddy, Maa Inti Bangaaram has emerged as one of the success stories of the season. Earlier, Reddy had also spoken about Samantha's pregnancy, describing it as a beautiful moment that coincided with the film's successful run.As Samantha celebrates both a professional triumph and a major personal milestone, fans are eagerly waiting to see her embrace this new chapter. Stay tuned!