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Samantha's 3 AM kindness: A true 'Bangaram' moment
19 Jun
Summary
- Samantha cared for sister-in-law Sheetal at 3 AM when she was ill.
- Sheetal described Samantha's selfless care despite her own exhaustion.
- The kind act inspired Sheetal to call Samantha 'Bangaram' (gold).

Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru's sister, Sheetal, recently shared a deeply personal story about Samantha's remarkable kindness. A few days after her wedding, Sheetal fell seriously ill at 3 AM while staying at Samantha's home in Hyderabad. She experienced uncontrollable shivering, vomiting, and a severe headache.
Despite her own wedding festivities and an impending full day of shooting, Samantha immediately attended to Sheetal. She personally brought blankets, medicine, and water, and continuously checked on her. Sheetal was particularly moved that Samantha had not slept the night before.
Samantha's concern extended to the set the next morning, where she prioritized asking about Sheetal's well-being over discussing her own demanding stunt sequences. This profound act of compassion, especially during a time of exhaustion, led Sheetal to recognize Samantha's true inner strength and tender heart, calling her 'Bangaram' (gold).
The story gained attention as Samantha's film 'Maa Inti Bangaram' released on June 19, 2026. Samantha and Raj were also recently seen at Tirumala temple. Samantha married Raj on December 1, 2025. 'Maa Inti Bangaram' marks Samantha's reunion with director Nandini Reddy after 'Oh! Baby'.