
Rumours of a brewing relationship between actress samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker raj nidimoru have been circulating for months, setting the gossip mills abuzz. Despite neither party confirming nor denying the speculation, the whispers have only grown louder. Their professional collaborations — from the family man 2 to Citadel: Honey bunny — have often been praised for their creative synergy, and raj has even extended his support to Samantha's personal ventures, including her debut production Shubham. With raj also backing her upcoming web series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, their frequent association has not gone unnoticed by the public and media alike.
What’s further fanning the flames is a series of cryptic instagram posts by Raj's wife, Shhyamali De, which many believe are subtle nods to the ongoing rumours. One particularly pointed quote she shared read, “Trust is the most expensive currency,” followed by her own comment, “Once lost, even a fortune can’t buy it back.” Earlier, she posted another message that said, “Time exposes, Karma corrects, The Universe Humbles.” While these posts don’t directly name anyone, the timing and tone have led many to believe there may be more to the Samantha-Raj link than just professional collaboration. The fact that her last post featuring raj was on Valentine’s Day 2023, and no subsequent public appearances together have been seen, only adds to the speculation.
Both samantha and raj have maintained a dignified silence, choosing not to address the rumours publicly. However, their repeated professional pairings and the growing distance between raj and his wife on social media are keeping the chatter alive. For samantha, who has been focusing on her wellness journey and carefully choosing her projects, this new phase — personally and professionally — is drawing considerable attention. Whether there is truth behind the gossip or not, the situation is clearly sensitive and evolving, and for now, all eyes remain on their next move, on screen and off.

