Is Samantha Ruth Prabhu holidaying with Raj Nidimoru? Sunglass reflection sparks buzz

Time of India

16 hours ago

's serene vacation in Abu Dhabi has sparked unexpected speculation, thanks to one particular photo that's gone viral. The actress recently shared glimpses from her stay at the luxurious Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort — posing in a black swimsuit, reading under the desert sun, and stargazing through a telescope.
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(Picture Courtesy: Facebook)
Desert vacation turns into an internet investigation
However, fans weren't just admiring the scenery. In one photo where Samantha sports reflective sunglasses, eagle-eyed Reddit users claim to spot filmmaker
's reflection, fueling rumours that he may be the one clicking the photo.
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Though there's no clear confirmation, the reflection has sparked a wave of chatter online, especially among those who have been tracking rumours of a possible romance between Samantha and Raj — one-half of the well-known creator duo Raj & DK.
Netizens findings
One Reddit user wrote, 'Yes , in her glasses .' Another one wrote, 'Lol i saw it too and took a close up of her sunglasses and sent to to one of my mates. Even the shooting one I believe it's him.'
However, some comments were against the finding. One commented, 'That doesn't look like him.' Another one commented, 'But iss picture mein raj hai kha ?.' A third one commented, 'Who's Raj? Raj&Dk???.'
Raj's ex-wife, Shhyamali De's Instagram stories
Speculation around Samantha and Raj has been quietly building over the past few months.
Neither Samantha nor Raj has addressed the rumours directly, but this isn't the first time fans have looked for clues. The two have worked together on 'The Family Man 2' and are known to share a professional rapport. But now, some netizens believe their bond may have grown beyond work.
Recently, Raj's ex-wife, Shhyamali De, shared quotes on her Instagram stories, such as 'Time exposes, Karma corrects, The Universe Humbles' — without naming anyone directly. The timing of these posts, which coincided with the buzz around Samantha and Raj, has only added to the intrigue.