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<b>'Raaka' director Atlee and wife Priya welcome baby girl as Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Deepika Padukone shower love</b>

'Raaka' director Atlee and wife Priya welcome baby girl as Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Deepika Padukone shower love

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Apr 20, 2026, 11:59 IST

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<b>'Raaka' director Atlee and wife Priya welcome baby girl as Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Deepika Padukone shower love</b>

Director Atlee and his wife Priya have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, born on April 20th, 2026. The joyous news was shared on social media, with their son Meer eagerly awaiting his new sister. The couple, married in 2014, are already parents to son Meer, born in January 2023.

Atlee and Priya Atlee have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl with the news trending on social media, where fans and celebrities alike have congratulated the family. The couple has a son, Meer, and they are now enjoying life with a baby girl.

Atlee announces baby girl with heartfelt message

Taking to his social media page, Atlee shared the joyful announcement in a simple yet emotional way. He wrote, “Feeling blessed,” and posted a creative note that read, “Yay! I’ve got a baby sister! We, Priya and Atlee, are blessed with a baby girl. April 20th, 2026.” Besides, there was a cheeky drawing of their son Meer, who could not wait to meet his baby sister. The message was full of love, and within minutes, it made all the fans feel closer to the couple. It became one of the leading topics in discussions about the stars of the day.

Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal, and others shower love on the couple

Soon after the announcement, many messages of encouragement started coming from members of the Telugu film industry. Good wishes and congratulations from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Deepika Padukone, Kajal Aggarwal, Ananya Panday, etc., were all over the social media platforms.

Several well-wishers expressed their affection for the newborn and the couple, leaving their blessings in the comments section under the baby announcement post. Atlee and Priya, who married in 2014, welcomed a son named Meer in January 2023, and the arrival of a baby girl only adds to their overall happiness.

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More about Atlee's directorial venture ‘Raaka’

On the professional front, Atlee is keeping busy with his multi-starrer film ‘Raaka,’ which features Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. After showing the world the film's intense first look, this film is expected to be a grand spectacle, coming from a production house capable of such. The film is set to attract international audiences with the help of the best international technicians and a production house with a proven track record. Meanwhile, Atlee's previous film was the SRK starrer 'Jawan'. Although the actioner received mixed reviews, it turned out to be a blockbuster.

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