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Samantha Reveals THIS Star Actress Was First Choice for Maa Inti Bangaram

In a recent interview, Samantha said that she was not the first choice for the lead role in Maa Inti Bangaram.

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   7 Jun 2026 11:52 AM IST
Samantha Reveals THIS Star Actress Was First Choice for Maa Inti Bangaram
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Samantha's upcoming movie Maa Inti Bangaram is getting ready for its theatrical release on June 19. The family action drama has already created good buzz among movie lovers. During the film’s promotional activities, Samantha revealed an interesting fact that has now become a hot topic on social media.

In a recent interview, Samantha said that she was not the first choice for the lead role in Maa Inti Bangaram. According to her, the makers initially wanted Sai Pallavi to play the central character. Samantha explained that since the film was being produced under her own production banner, the team felt Sai Pallavi would be a perfect fit for the role.

Samantha also shared her admiration for Sai Pallavi. She said she is a big fan of the actress and always wanted to bring a strong and meaningful story to audiences with Sai Pallavi in the lead role. However, things did not work out as planned because Sai Pallavi was busy with several film commitments at that time.

As Sai Pallavi could not join the project, the filmmakers decided to make some changes to the script. Samantha revealed that the story was later reshaped to suit her image and acting style. After these modifications, the team felt she should take up the lead role herself.

Even though Sai Pallavi could not be part of Maa Inti Bangaram, Samantha said her wish to work with her remains unchanged. She expressed confidence that one day she would produce a film featuring Sai Pallavi under her banner. Her comments have generated excitement among fans of both actresses, who are now eager to see them collaborate in the future.

Coming to Maa Inti Bangaram, the film marks Samantha’s return in a full-fledged female-oriented role after a long gap. The recently released trailer received a positive response from audiences. Samantha’s traditional appearance and action-packed scenes have further increased expectations for the movie.

The film is directed by Nandini Reddy and features Diganth, Gulshan Devaiah, Gautami, Manjusha, and Sreemukhi in important roles. The story has been provided by Raj Nidimoru, while Samantha, Raj Nidimoru, and Himank Duvurru have produced the film under the Tralala Moving Pictures banner.