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Pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu Plays Pickleball with Raj Nidimoru, Says 'Running Never Looked Sexier'
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News18•22-09-2026, 15:15
Pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu Plays Pickleball with Raj Nidimoru, Says 'Running Never Looked Sexier'
- •Samantha Ruth Prabhu, expecting her first child with Raj Nidimoru, shared a video playing pickleball, showcasing her active pregnancy.
- •The actress, who previously shared gym workouts, is now enjoying pickleball with her husband, demonstrating her commitment to fitness.
- •Samantha and Raj played doubles, with Samantha covering the back court and Raj the front, enjoying quality time together.
- •She captioned the video, "Safe to say my running never looked sexier," highlighting her playful spirit.
- •A few days prior, Samantha shared glimpses of her traditional Sri Vidya baby shower, explaining the significance of the Kalaa Aavarana ritual.
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Pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu swapped the gym for the pickleball court, playing a doubles match with her husband Raj Nidimoru where she covered the back of the court and jokingly noted that her running never looked sexier.
Samantha underwent a traditional Sri Vidya ritual called Kalaa Aavarana (Sri Kalpam), which honours the 94 kalas of Devi and connects them with the seven chakras of the mother-to-be using sacred water and mantras. The ceremony deeply honors the mother as a sacred creator.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on December 1, 2025 in an intimate ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.
