Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Director Raj Nidimoru Fuel Dating Speculation After Cozy U.S. Trip

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has ignited speculation about a potential relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, following a series of photos from her recent trip to the United States. The actress's appearance at the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) 2025 event in Detroit, Michigan, has garnered attention, with fans noticing Nidimoru's recurring presence in her social media posts.

The initial photograph shows Raj Nidimoru and Samantha, walking hand-in-hand, with his arm around her shoulders. Their smiles and comfortable body language have led many to question whether the pair is ready to make their relationship public.

Another image shows the two enjoying a meal with friends at a restaurant, appearing relaxed and happy in each other's company.

Samantha also shared solo shots, including one of her in a golden outfit by designer Kresha Bajaj and another of her in casual clothes at a café. She ended the series with a picture of her snuggled up in bed with her dog.

The actress captioned the photos simply: “Detroit ♥️🧿”. The post caused considerable online reactions. Comments included: “So babyyyy is it official????😭😭❤️ I’m soo soo happy for you Sam,” and “Finally found your love ❤️ Happy for you!”.

While neither Samantha Ruth Prabhu nor Raj Nidimoru have officially confirmed the relationship, a source close to them has spoken about the rumors.

The insider stated, “What his former wife has to say has nothing to do with Raj and Samantha. She is formally separated from him. In fact, Samantha would never start a relationship with a married man. She got into a relationship with Raj two years ago, when he had separated from his wife and was living alone."

The source also refuted claims that Nidimoru has children with his ex-wife, Shhyamali De. "This is a fabrication. Raj has no children from his former wife," they said.

Adding to the intrigue, De shared a cryptic Instagram Story. The insider dismissed any connection between the post and the current rumors.

Rumors about Samantha and Raj’s relationship have been circulating for some time, spurred by their frequent collaborations. Samantha made her OTT debut in Raj & DK’s The Family Man 2 and reunited with them for Citadel: Honey Bunny with Varun Dhawan.

Samantha is also slated to star in Rakt Bramhand, a new series backed by Raj & DK, with Aditya Roy Kapur also involved. Raj Nidimoru is credited as one of the creators and producers.

According to sources, Samantha intends to keep her private life private. “She doesn’t intend to speak about it,” the insider confirmed.