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Samantha Ruth Prabhu is gearing up for her return to Telugu cinema in a lead role with Maa Inti Bangaram. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the film is backed
by Samantha under her banner, Tralala Moving Pictures. Raj Nidimoru and Himank Duvvuru are co-producing the project. Initially slated for release on May 15, the makers have now postponed the film to June 19, 2026. The announcement was made through an official statement from the production house. Promotions for the film are already underway, with the song Thassadiya has got love from fans. The teaser and trailer have also created hype for the film.
Samantha’s Maa Inti Bangaram Postponed - Here's Why
The makers confirmed that the release was postponed to avoid a clash with the IPL season. Tralala Moving Pictures announced that Maa Inti Bangaram, starring Samantha, will now release worldwide on June 19, 2026, instead of its earlier scheduled date of May 15.
Promotions Already Underway The makers have already begun promotions for the film. The song Thassadiya has emerged as a chartbuster, while Samantha’s energetic dance performance in the track has gone viral on social media. Several reels have also been created around the song.
Samantha has been actively promoting the film through interviews and public interactions. One of the videos show her fun interaction with actor Vennela Kishore. The actress has also performed action sequences in the film without using a body double for the first time.
Samantha Reunites With Nandini Reddy
Maa Inti Bangaram marks Samantha’s reunion with director Nandini Reddy after their successful 2019 film Oh Baby. Nandini Reddy, who made her directorial debut with Ala Modalaindi in 2011. The film is a female-centric action-family drama set in the 1980s. Samantha plays a newly married woman who appears to be a traditional and docile daughter-in-law. However, she hides a violent past and arrives with a secret mission. The story follows her struggle to protect a family that doubts her when danger from her former life resurfaces.
Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth, Gautami, Sreemukhi, Srilakshmi, Anjali, Manjusha and Sathyaraj play important roles in the film. Music is composed by Santosh Narayanan, while Om Prakash handles cinematography. The story and screenplay are written by Vasant Maringanti. Samantha was last seen in the Telugu film 2023 film Kushi. In 2025, she turned producer with Subham, a horror comedy film directed by Praveen Kandregula and produced by Samantha under the banner Tralala Moving Pictures in association with Kanakavalli Talkies.
