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NDTV
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Samantha Ruth Prabhu Dating Rumours, Director Raj Nidimoru's Wife Shares Another Cryptic Post: "Create Good Karma"
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Citadel director Raj Nidimoru are rumoured to be in a relationship. Though the couple haven't confirmed or denied the rumours, their 'loaded' social media posts do all the talking. Meanwhile, Raj Nidimoru's wife Shhyamali De shared another cryptic post on her Instagram Stories over the weekend, prompting speculation from the Internet. Shhyamali De wrote, "Create good karma. Help people and treat people fairly," which had the Internet buzzing. This is not the first time Shhyamali De has shared a post on her Instagram Stories. Last week, she wrote on social media, "I send blessings and love to everyone who thinks of me, sees me, hears me, hears of me, speaks to me, speaks of me, reads of me, writes of me and meets me today." The posts became viral in no time and the Internet assumed that she took a subtle dig at Raj and Samantha's rumoured relationship. Raj and Samantha's rumoured romance also put Raj's married life under the scanner. There's no confirmation if he's still married to Shhyamali De or they are separated. Raj Nidimoru and Shhyamali De are tight-lipped about their marital status. Reports suggest, they had parted ways in 2022 but there's no official confirmation about it. Rumours of Samantha and Raj Nidimoru's dating began when Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared several photos from the World Pickleball League match on her Instagram account (Februray 1). For the unversed, Samantha owns the pickleball team Chennai Super Champs. In one click, Samantha can be seen holding hands of Raj Nidimoru, adding fuel to their rumours of dating. Last week, Samantha shared a bunch of pictures featuring the man of the moment, celebrating her maiden production Subham's journey. Samantha was earlier married to Naga Chaitanya. They announced their divorce in 2021. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married on December 4 last year in a traditional Telugu ceremony. Raj Nidimoru AKA Raj of Raj-DK duo is popular for directing films like Shor In The City, Go Goa Gone. On OTTs, they created a genre of their own with shows like The Family Man, Guns & Gulaabs, Farzi.
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
An ex-techie is making waves in Samantha Ruth Prabhu's life. Director Raj Nidimoru's education qualifications and career
Stepping Into Togetherness? Public Sightings Strengthen Buzz Past Relationships and Fresh Starts Who Exactly Is Raj Nidimoru? What Lies Ahead? Is love in the air for Samantha Ruth Prabhu ? The 'Yeh Maaya Chesave' star Samantha Ruth Prabhu? Rumours of a romance with her ' Citadel: Honey Bunny ' director Raj Nidimoru have been around for some time now. However, the diva recently added fuel to the fire by sharing a cosy picture of them posing in an to an exclusive report from Pinkvilla, the duo may be contemplating a big step forward in their relationship. An insider close to the situation disclosed that the pair is seriously considering cohabiting. 'Samantha and Raj are currently searching for a home they can share. It's more than just an idea—they're already moving in that direction emotionally and practically,' the source stated. Raj Nidimoru, who ended his marriage with former wife Shyyamali in 2022, is believed to have found a fresh start and renewed affection while collaborating with Samantha on clear the air around certain circulating rumors, the source further added, 'There's been confusion about Raj being seen with a young girl, but the child is not his daughter. In fact, Raj doesn't have a daughter—the girl spotted with him is the daughter of his creative partner, Krishna DK.'Fueling the gossip even more, Samantha and Raj were recently seen attending a pickleball event together. Samantha, who co-owns the Chennai Super Champs pickleball team, was not only cheering from the sidelines but was also seen hand-in-hand with Raj. This public display of affection only added momentum to ongoing reports about their closeness, as fans and onlookers couldn't help but notice their Samantha and Raj come into this connection with past relationships that ended in the public eye. Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The couple tied the knot in 2017 but officially ended their union in 2021 after four years. While both remained private about the reasons behind their split, the announcement took fans by surprise. On the other hand, Raj's divorce from Shyyamali in 2022 remained low-key but marked the end of another long-standing Nidimoru forms one half of the celebrated filmmaking duo, Raj & DK, known for their unique storytelling and quirky narratives. They rose to prominence with the hit horror-comedy Stree and cemented their reputation with streaming successes like The Family Man and Farzi. Both originally hail from Andhra Pradesh—Raj from Tirupati and DK from Chittoor. Their journey began during their time at SVU College of Engineering, where friendship and shared ambition laid the foundation for a dynamic creative partnership. Before venturing into the world of cinema, the two had careers in software engineering in the United States. They made their directorial debut with the 2009 crime comedy recently co-directed Citadel: Honey Bunny, which starred Samantha in a thrilling spy role. While the show received initial buzz, its second season has unexpectedly been put on hold. As for Samantha and Raj's personal equation, only time will tell if this companionship will grow into something lasting—or remain a beautiful chapter in their ongoing stories.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
An ex-techie is making waves in Samantha Ruth Prabhu's life. Director Raj Nidimoru's education qualifications and career
Stepping Into Togetherness? Public Sightings Strengthen Buzz Past Relationships and Fresh Starts Who Exactly Is Raj Nidimoru? What Lies Ahead? Is love in the air for Samantha Ruth Prabhu ? The 'Yeh Maaya Chesave' star Samantha Ruth Prabhu? Rumours of a romance with her ' Citadel: Honey Bunny ' director Raj Nidimoru have been around for some time now. However, the diva recently added fuel to the fire by sharing a cosy picture of them posing in an to an exclusive report from Pinkvilla, the duo may be contemplating a big step forward in their relationship. An insider close to the situation disclosed that the pair is seriously considering cohabiting. 'Samantha and Raj are currently searching for a home they can share. It's more than just an idea—they're already moving in that direction emotionally and practically,' the source stated. Raj Nidimoru, who ended his marriage with former wife Shyyamali in 2022, is believed to have found a fresh start and renewed affection while collaborating with Samantha on clear the air around certain circulating rumors, the source further added, 'There's been confusion about Raj being seen with a young girl, but the child is not his daughter. In fact, Raj doesn't have a daughter—the girl spotted with him is the daughter of his creative partner, Krishna DK.'Fueling the gossip even more, Samantha and Raj were recently seen attending a pickleball event together. Samantha, who co-owns the Chennai Super Champs pickleball team, was not only cheering from the sidelines but was also seen hand-in-hand with Raj. This public display of affection only added momentum to ongoing reports about their closeness, as fans and onlookers couldn't help but notice their Samantha and Raj come into this connection with past relationships that ended in the public eye. Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The couple tied the knot in 2017 but officially ended their union in 2021 after four years. While both remained private about the reasons behind their split, the announcement took fans by surprise. On the other hand, Raj's divorce from Shyyamali in 2022 remained low-key but marked the end of another long-standing Nidimoru forms one half of the celebrated filmmaking duo, Raj & DK, known for their unique storytelling and quirky narratives. They rose to prominence with the hit horror-comedy Stree and cemented their reputation with streaming successes like The Family Man and Farzi. Both originally hail from Andhra Pradesh—Raj from Tirupati and DK from Chittoor. Their journey began during their time at SVU College of Engineering, where friendship and shared ambition laid the foundation for a dynamic creative partnership. Before venturing into the world of cinema, the two had careers in software engineering in the United States. They made their directorial debut with the 2009 crime comedy recently co-directed Citadel: Honey Bunny, which starred Samantha in a thrilling spy role. While the show received initial buzz, its second season has unexpectedly been put on hold. As for Samantha and Raj's personal equation, only time will tell if this companionship will grow into something lasting—or remain a beautiful chapter in their ongoing stories.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Shares Pics With Raj Nidimoru Amid Dating Rumours. Fans React
New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu added fuel to the rumours of her dating director Raj Nidimoru. Samantha, who's busy promoting her maiden production venture Subham, shared a bunch of photos on her Instagram feed. One photo, which stood out of the bunch, is the one where Samantha is seen clicking a selfie with Raj and a friend posing in the background. Samantha posted another solo photo of Raj Nidimoru. In the caption, Samantha wrote, "It's been a long road, but here we are. New beginnings." Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) Rumours of Samantha and Raj Nidimoru's dating began when Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared several photos from the World Pickleball League match on her Instagram account (Februray 1). For the unversed, Samantha owns the pickleball team Chennai Super Champs. In one click, Samantha can be seen holding hands of Raj Nidimoru, adding fuel to their rumours of dating. Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) Samantha was earlier married to Naga Chaitanya. They announced their divorce in 2021. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married on December 4 last year in a traditional Telugu ceremony. Naga Chaitanya's wedding put the limelight back on his relationship and wedding to Samantha. Their private lives came under intense public scrutiny on and off social media. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was last seen in the Amazon Prime Original Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Varun Dhawan. On big screen, she was last seen in the film Kushi (2023) opposite Vijay Deverakonda. Raj Nidimoru AKA Raj of Raj-DK duo is popular for directing films like Shor In The City, Go Goa Gone. On OTTs, they created a genre of their own with shows like The Family Man, Guns & Gulaabs, Farzi.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Samantha Ruth Prabhu posts pictures with Raj Nidimoru amid dating rumours; fans say ‘so it's confirmed'
For a few months now, rumours have been swirling that actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the Raj & DK duo. While neither party confirmed nor denied the rumour, they have often been spotted together. Samantha's latest set of pictures seems enough 'confirmation' for fans, leaving them excited. (Also Read: Fans worry after seeing Samantha Ruth Prabhu in tears at event. Actor reveals what had happened) Samantha Ruth Prabhu's pictures with Raj Nidimoru makes fans believe they're dating. Samantha posted numerous pictures on her Instagram account, excited about her maiden production, Subham, releasing soon. She wrote, 'It's been a long road, but here we are. New beginnings @tralalamovingpictures. #Subham releases on May 9th,' while sharing pictures with her pets Hash and Saasha, candid moments from the film's shooting and more. She also posted one picture of her and Raj smiling widely as they click a selfie, and another of Saasha leaning her head on Raj's shoulder and looking at him as he cracks up. Fans were focused on her pictures with Raj, even if she posted numerous pictures. One of them commented, 'So it's confirmed...... iykyk.......... (in some pic).' Another agreed, 'I also thinking same.' An eagle-eyed fan even spotted Raj in a pic she took in an elevator holding a bouquet, 'There is raj in the elevator pic!!! omgggg.' Some pointed out, 'raj nidimoru in 7th pic.' and others commented on how 'happy' she looked with him. Upcoming work, past relationship Samantha and Raj worked together for the web series, The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny. She is now working with him on Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. They have also partnered up for the pickleball team, Chennai Super Champs. Raj is married to Shhyamali De, and they share a daughter. Samantha was married to Naga Chaitanya, but they split in 2021. Samantha launched her production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, last year, and Subham is the first film she produced under it. Talking to the press, she stated that she wants to pay equal remuneration to all actors working under her, saying, 'Under Tralala Productions, I want to be very careful about every aspect. I believe in equal skill, equal remuneration, and equal experience. As much as possible, I want to make sure that there is equal skill, equal pay and equal experience.'
