In 2025, there’s been a lot of buzz around actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru (from the famous Raj & DK duo). The two have been spotted together several times, both in public and on social media, sparking rumors that they might be dating.
Their connection is said to have grown after working together on Prime Video hits like The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny. Since then, they’ve been seen vacationing, attending events, and sharing warm moments online. Recently, Samantha posted pictures from her perfume brand launch where she was seen hugging Raj — a gesture many fans saw as a sign that the relationship is real. The pair also celebrated Diwali together, further fueling speculation.
Samantha was earlier married to actor Naga Chaitanya, but they divorced in 2021. Raj was also reportedly divorced in 2022. While neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed their relationship, their growing closeness and social media posts have left fans convinced that something special is going on between them.
Samantha Family and Relationship Background
Samantha Ruth Prabhu was born on April 28, 1987, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, into a middle-class family. Her father, Joseph Prabhu, was Telugu and Anglo-Indian, and her mother, Ninette Prabhu, is Syrian Malayali. She is the youngest in the family and has two elder brothers, Jonathan and David. Samantha grew up in Pallavaram, Chennai, and speaks both Tamil and Telugu fluently. She studied at Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and later earned a commerce degree from Stella Maris College, Chennai. Sadly, her father passed away in November 2024.
In her personal life, Samantha was married to actor Naga Chaitanya from 2017 to 2021, before they decided to part ways. Earlier, she was rumored to be dating actor Siddharth between 2013 and 2015. Currently, she is said to be in a relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, although neither of them has confirmed it publicly.
Raj Nidimoru’s Family and Relationship Background
Raj Nidimoru was born on August 4, 1975, in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, into a Telugu family. He studied Computer Science and earned his B.Tech degree from Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering. Before entering films, Raj worked as a software engineer in the United States, but later followed his passion for filmmaking.
Raj married Shhyamali De in 2015, but the couple got divorced in 2022. Despite rumors, Raj does not have any children — the child people often see with him is actually Krishna DK’s daughter, his close friend and creative partner.
After his divorce, Raj has been rumored to be dating actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, though neither of them has made any official statement about it.
Samantha and Raj Worked Together
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru have teamed up on several well-known projects over the years:
The Family Man 2 – This marked Samantha’s debut in Hindi web series, where she impressed audiences with her strong performance. The show was directed by Raj Nidimoru along with his partner Krishna DK, and it was during this project that Samantha and Raj first started working closely together.
Citadel: Honey Bunny – Another major web series by Raj & DK, featuring Samantha in a leading role. Their collaboration on this show further strengthened their professional bond.
Maa Inti Bangaram – A new film produced by Raj Nidimoru’s banner, Tralala Moving Pictures, with Samantha in the lead. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the movie explores themes of love, belonging, and emotional strength.
Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom – An upcoming Netflix fantasy drama series currently in production. Samantha plays a key role, and the project is helmed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. It also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Ali Fazal.