This is not surprising Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared glimpses of her alleged relationship with director Raj Nidimoru.is best known for creating The Family Man. However, he has neither officially confirmed nor denied the relationship. While previous posts only offered subtle hints, her latest Instagram update seems to be a more open confession, as the actress shared photos of herself hugging and posing with Raj.
At the launch of her fragrance brand Secret Alchemist, Samantha was seen standing close to Raj with her arms around him as he held her by the waist. In other shots from the event, she appeared with her fellow attendees while Raj stood behind her. Tamannaah Bhatia was also seen in one of the pictures. “Surrounded by friends and family. Over the past year and a half, I’ve taken some of the boldest steps of my career. Taking risks, trusting my gut, and learning as I go. Today, I’m celebrating the small victories,” she wrote in the caption.
While Samantha Ruth Prabhu divorced actor Naga Chaitanya in 2021, Raj Nidimoru was previously married to Shyamali De, and the couple finalized their divorce in 2022. Samantha and Raj previously collaborated on The Family Man 2 and The Citadel: Honey Bunny. Rumors of their romance intensified after she repeatedly shared photos with him on Instagram, sparking speculation among fans. In fact, during Diwali last month, Samantha posted a festive update featuring Raj, who posed for pictures with her and her loved ones.
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The couple has also been spotted together outside of work. They were recently spotted leaving the gym together in Mumbai. Weeks earlier, Samantha shared a video from a trip to Dubai that included a clip of her holding a man’s hand. Although it did not reveal his identity or show the person’s face, fans quickly concluded that it was Raj, adding to the speculation.
On the professional front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently working with Raj & DK in Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, which also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Jaideep Ahlawat. The series, currently in production, is slated to release in 2026. Meanwhile, the third season of Raj & DK’s The Family Man, featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Jadeep Ahlawat and others, is scheduled to premiere on November 21.
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