As anticipation builds for the release of Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been actively promoting the film and sharing about of her personal life as well. During a recent interview with Galatta Plus, the actress candidly spoke about her relationship with filmmaker and husband Raj Nidimoru, revealing how involved he is in her day-to-day decisions.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu on her married life
When asked whether they keep their personal and professional lives separate, Samantha highlighted the collaborative nature of her married life with Raj Nidimoru. She said, “Every single thing is a joint decision. Not just a film, I saying something as simple as an Instagram post. I still just bounce it off him because he has such a real perspective on things. Even though he is in this industry, which kind of alienates you and kind of puts you in a bubble and he is so in touch with reality. So I think that I love to bounce off every decision that I make. I like to discuss it with him.”
About the film Maa Inti Bangaaram
Maa Inti Bangaaram presents Samantha in a refreshing and dynamic role. The multi-starrer drama revolves around a seemingly innocent newlywed woman living in a traditional and conservative household. As she struggles to gain acceptance from her skeptical in-laws, she keeps a major secret hidden from her family.
The film marks another significant milestone for Samantha, who not only headlines the project but also produces it under her banner, Tralala Moving Pictures. The cast includes Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth Manchale in key roles, alongside Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Manjusha, and Srinivas Gavireddy.
Directed by BV Nandini Reddy and created and written by Raj Nidimoru, Maa Inti Bangaaram is expected to deliver a blend of action, comedy, and family drama when it arrives in theatres on June 19, 2026.
Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier are all set to star together in a folklore horror film titled Odiyan. Directed by Dies Irae fame Rahul Sadasivan, the movie will be bankrolled by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, marking their debut venture in Malayalam cinema.
Odiyan: Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier headline folklore horror
Taking to his official social media handle, Karan Johar wrote, “We at Dharma Productions are taking our first step into the world of Malayalam cinema, and I am proud to announce that we have the best partners to do it with. Prithviraj, we’ve come such a long way with multiple collaborations behind us and hopefully many more ahead of us too.”
He added, “It gives us great pride to announce our film, Odiyan, directed by the supremely talented Rahul Sadasivan. His knack for eerie storytelling rooted in folklore is a rare feat in this age of cinema. Bringing this to life on screen are the exceptional Manju Warrier and, of course, our favourite Prithviraj himself. Coming soon!”
While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, the makers have added the tagline “The Age of Illusion” to the project. Earlier, Bramayugam carried the tagline The Age of Madness. Interestingly, both films share the same font style in their posters, with Aesthetic Kunjamma once again serving as the design partner.
While Bramayugam explored the folklore legend of Kuttichathan, the Prithviraj starrer will follow the legend of the Odiyans, a clan of people believed to have been shapeshifters. Said to be capable of frightening people to their demise, the Odiyans were believed to transform into any form they desired, most popularly animals such as bulls, buffaloes, felids, and jackals, becoming half-man and half-beast. Like Kuttichathan, these beings were widely popularized through oral storytelling. While more details about the film remain under wraps, Odiyan appears set to explore an eerie, terror-filled narrative.
