Director Atlee, known for blockbuster hits like Raja Rani, Theri, Mersal, and Bigil, and his wife Priya Mohan, shared the joyful news of their second pregnancy on Tuesday. The couple posted a heart-warming carousel on Instagram, featuring a series of photos from a special maternity shoot. In the first image, Priya is seen cradling her baby bump in a soft mehndi green dress, with Atlee by her side, while their three year old son Meer playfully looks at his own tummy.
The post also includes a sweet family photo with their five beloved pets, Becky, Yuki, Chocki, Coffee, and Goofy making the announcement even more personal and cozy. The caption read, "Our home is about to get even cosier with the addition of our newest member! Yes! We are pregnant again. Need all your blessings, love, and prayers. With love, Atlee, Priya, Meer, Becky, Yuki, Chocki, Coffee, and Goofy".
The announcement quickly went viral, with fans and celebrities flooding the comments with congratulations. Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu commented, "So so beautiful. Congratulations my beautiful mama," while Keerthy Suresh added, "Congratulations my Darlingssss...Sending lots of love from Nyke and Keny!!". The couple's first child, Meer, was born on January 31, 2023, and they first announced Priya's pregnancy in December 2022, eight years after their marriage in November 2014.
Atlee made his directorial debut with Raja Rani in 2013 and quickly rose to fame with a string of successful collaborations with Vijay, including Theri, Mersal, and Bigil. In 2023, he made his Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which became one of the highest grossing Hindi films of all time. Atlee is now gearing up for a new project with Allu Arjun, tentatively titled "AA22 X A6," which is generating huge buzz in the industry.