Some milestones deserve to be captured exactly as they happen. That is precisely what Raj Nidimoru did when he surprised his wife, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, with the news that changed her day. Her film, Maa Inti Bangaram, crossed the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide on Sunday. The video he shared captures something rare: unfiltered, childlike joy. Samantha’s reaction was spontaneous and genuine, marking a milestone that has been years in the making.
The film’s success is no small feat. It has reportedly recovered more than 300% of its budget, becoming the most profitable Telugu film of 2026 in terms of return on investment (ROI). Its overseas performance has also been impressive, grossing around $2.5 million. It is also the first female-led Telugu film to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone worldwide, surpassing films such as Mahanati and Arundhati.
The achievement places the film among India’s highest-grossing solo female-led films. Samantha’s joy was not just personal, it represented a landmark moment for women-led stories that have continued to break box-office barriers.
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