Fans Abuzz as Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Detroit Photo Dump Features Raj Nidimoru, Calls to “Make It Official” Intensify

Bollywood actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest social media activity has sent her fans into a frenzy, with many urging her and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru to officially confirm their rumored relationship. A recent “photo dump” from her trip to Detroit, Michigan, prominently featured Nidimoru, further fueling long-standing speculation about their romantic involvement.

Samantha, who was in Detroit for the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) 2025 event, shared a series of pictures on her Instagram. Among these, several images showed her in close proximity to Raj Nidimoru. One particular photo captured them walking together, with Nidimoru’s arm around Samantha, both smiling broadly. Another image showed the duo seated side-by-side at a restaurant, enjoying a meal with friends. Fans were quick to notice their apparent comfort and affectionate body language, interpreting it as a clear sign of a deeper connection.

The posts immediately ignited a wave of reactions from her followers. Comments like “So babyyyy is it official?? Im soo soo happy for youu sammm” and “May God bless you Sam with all happiness and true love” flooded her feed, demonstrating the eager anticipation among fans for an official announcement. Many netizens have taken these recent pictures as a “soft launch” of their relationship, with some even declaring it “finally official.”

The rumors surrounding Samantha and Raj Nidimoru’s relationship have been circulating for a while, largely fueled by their frequent professional collaborations. Samantha made her OTT debut with Raj & DK’s acclaimed series The Family Man 2 and later reunited with them for Citadel: Honey Bunny. She is also set to star in Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, another project backed by the directorial duo. Their public appearances together, including a visit to the Tirupati Balaji Temple, have consistently sparked dating buzz. They have also partnered for a pickleball team, Chennai Super Champs.

While neither Samantha nor Raj Nidimoru has publicly confirmed or denied the relationship, a source close to the duo had previously stated that Raj Nidimoru is divorced from his former wife, Shhyamali De, since 2022. The source clarified that Raj has no children from his previous marriage. Despite this, Shhyamali De has reportedly shared cryptic social media posts about “karma” and “lost trust” which some have linked to the ongoing rumors.

Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya, with their divorce finalized in 2021. Naga Chaitanya recently remarried actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024.

As fans continue to clamor for confirmation, the “Detroit photo dump” has certainly intensified the public’s curiosity about the nature of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru’s bond. Only time will tell if the duo will address the mounting speculation surrounding their relationship.