Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has once again set the internet abuzz with rumours about her relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The two, who have been spotted together on several occasions, are now fuelling speculation after Samantha shared a heartfelt post on Instagram that included a seemingly romantic picture with Raj.
On Friday, the actress posted a carousel of images from the launch event of her new perfume brand, Secret Alchemist. While the post celebrated her entrepreneurial milestone, it was the eighth photo that caught everyone’s eye. The picture showed Samantha hugging Raj tightly, both of them smiling radiantly. The affectionate moment instantly went viral, with fans flooding the comments section with excitement. “Is it official?” one user asked, while another gushed, “Absolutely loving the 8th slide!”
In the photos, Samantha looked stunning in a black lace outfit, while Raj complemented her in a formal black suit. Alongside the pictures, Samantha shared an inspiring note about her personal and professional growth, writing, “Over the last year and a half, I’ve taken some of the boldest steps in my career… Taking risks, trusting my intuition, and learning as I go. Today, I’m celebrating the small wins.”
Raj Nidimoru — one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK — was previously married to Shhyamali De, with reports suggesting their divorce was finalised in 2022.
Samantha and Raj first collaborated on the hit Amazon Prime series The Family Man 2 (2021), marking her OTT debut. Their professional partnership has since continued with Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) and the upcoming Netflix series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. With their growing on-screen and off-screen connection, fans can’t help but wonder if this rumored romance has finally gone public.