NewKerala.com

Samantha's 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' Postponed to June 19 to Sidestep IPL Clash

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's film 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' has been postponed to June 19 to avoid clashing with the IPL season. The makers want audiences to support Sunrisers Hyderabad during their campaign. The family action drama features Samantha performing most action sequences in a saree. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the film also stars Diganth and Gulshan Devaiah.

Key Points: Maa Inti Bangaaram Release Shifted to June 19

  • Film shifted from May 15 to June 19
  • Avoids IPL clash for Sunrisers Hyderabad support
  • Samantha performs action sequences in a saree
  • Directed by Nandini Reddy, produced by Samantha and others
2 min read

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' shifted to June 19 release to avoid IPL clash

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' postponed to June 19 to avoid IPL clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Film is a family action drama directed by Nandini Reddy.

"The decision was made to avoid a clash with the IPL season, and to give audiences across the Telugu states the opportunity to fully support the Sunrisers Hyderabad during their campaign. - Makers of Maa Inti Bangaaram"

Mumbai, May 7

The makers of "Maa Inti Bangaaram" on Thursday announced that the film starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been postponed to a June 19 release to avoid a clash with the ongoing IPL season.

A statement on behalf of the makers read: "Tralala Moving Pictures has announced that its upcoming production Maa Inti Bangaaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, will now release worldwide on June 19, 2026, moving from its previously announced date of May 15.

"The decision was made to avoid a clash with the IPL season, and to give audiences across the Telugu states the opportunity to fully support the Sunrisers Hyderabad during their campaign."

The IPL finale will take place on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Maa Inti Bangaaram is a family action drama directed by Nandini Reddy, produced by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru, and Himank Duvvuru.

The film features Diganth and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles alongside a supporting cast of Sree Mukhi, Gautami, Anand, Lakshmi, Srinivas Gavireddy, and Manjusha.

Just last month, the makers of the action comedy family drama dropped the first song from the film titled 'Thassadiya', a high-energy wedding celebration number.

The track, "Thassadiya", is a high-energy wedding celebration number composed by Santosh Narayanan, with lyrics by Rehman and vocals by Chinmayi Sripada and Punya Selva.

In the film, the actress has done most of the action sequences in a saree.

A source close to the film had previously shared: "After 'The Family Man' and 'Citadel', Samantha wanted to challenge herself further. In Maa Inti Bangaram, she's doing most of the action herself, and doing it in a saree. It's physically demanding and visually powerful, a portrayal audiences rarely get to see".

Samantha made her acting debut in the Telugu romance film Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010. Over the next few years, she has worked in films such as Dookudu, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Attarintiki Daredi, Kaththi, Theri, 24, Mersal, and Rangasthalam

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Finally a producer who understands ground reality! No point releasing during IPL when all the theaters will be empty. But I hope they use this extra month to polish the VFX and make the action sequences even better. Samantha in saree doing stunts - that's going to be epic! 💪
V
Vikram M
I appreciate the transparency from the makers. They could have just said "postponed due to unforeseen circumstances" but they openly admitted it's because of IPL. That's honest. And Samantha producing her own film with action sequences in saree? She's redefining female-led action films in India. 👏
K
Kavya N
Nandini Reddy is a brilliant director and Samantha is a powerhouse performer. This combination should work wonders. Glad they're taking the audience pulse seriously - nobody wants to compete with cricket mania in Andhra and Telangana! 🇮🇳
J
James A
As someone who works in film distribution, this is a very wise business decision. IPL viewership in South India has been massive this year. June 19 is also a strategic date - after exams, before monsoon fully sets in. The 'Thassadiya' song sounds promising too!
A
Arjun K
Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed. Was looking forward to a May release. But I understand the logic - family audiences will be glued to TV sets until end of May. Hope June 19 is a Friday and they get a clear run till July. Samantha deserves a hit after all her recent successes! 🙏

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50