Samantha shares third-trimester workout, says ‘please don’t make me get up’

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing her pregnancy journey while continuing to share glimpses of her fitness routine with fans. The actress, who is expecting her first child with husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, recently posted a video from a workout session during her third trimester.In the clip, Samantha can be seen performing seated cable rows, a strength-training exercise, with her growing baby bump visible. She accompanied the video with a light-hearted caption that captured both her determination and her pregnancy fatigue.

Samantha shares third-trimester workout video

Samantha shared the workout video on Instagram, showing herself performing seated cable rows with controlled movements. Alongside the clip, she wrote, “Equal parts ‘strong till the very end’ and ‘please don’t make me get up.’”

The actress has been documenting how her approach to fitness has evolved during pregnancy. In an earlier workout post, she explained that her focus is no longer simply on pushing herself harder.“Training looks a little different these days. Less about pushing harder. More about listening better,” she wrote.Her latest post continues that theme, offering a glimpse into how she has adapted her workouts while navigating the later stages of pregnancy.

Recent reports have also noted that Samantha has remained active during her third trimester, including sharing a video of herself playing pickleball with Raj.

Samantha’s traditional godh bharai ceremony

Earlier this month, Samantha also shared pictures from her traditional godh bharai ceremony. Reflecting on the significance of the ritual, she spoke about how the mother is honoured during the ceremony and the transition into motherhood.“What moved me most was the way the mother is seen through this ritual.

She is honoured as Devi herself, as the sacred creator through whom another life is taking form,” she wrote.She added that the ceremony celebrates both the child growing within her and the woman entering a new phase of her life.

Samantha and Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child

Samantha and Raj Nidimoru got married in December 2025 in Coimbatore. Samantha officially confirmed her pregnancy in June during the success celebrations of Maa Inti Bangaaram, where she also revealed that she planned to take a maternity break.The couple is expecting their first child later this year, with reports placing the due date around December 2026.