South Indian sensation, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has once again sent the internet into a frenzy with the latest photo dump from her US trip. The actress, who is rumoured to be dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, shared a bunch of photos on her social media, and some of the clicks have led her fans to believe that Samantha could be dropping subtle hints about her blooming romance with Raj, and wondering if it’s official already!

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s IG photo dump fuels dating buzz with Raj Nidimoru

Samantha was recently in Detroit, Michigan, for the 2025 edition of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA). In the late hours of July 8, 2025, Samantha dropped a carousel of photos on her Instagram handle, treating her fans and followers with glimpses of moments from her getaway. However, what especially grabbed everyone’s attention wasn’t just the scenic clicks – it was her alleged love interest, Raj Nidimoru, who made multiple appearances in her snaps. 

The eighth photo from Samantha’s carousel has fans buzzing, showing her walking closely with Raj Nidimoru. His arm is wrapped around her shoulders, while she holds him by the waist, both smiling warmly. Samantha sports an oversized brown sweatshirt and jeans, while Raj keeps it casual in a navy jacket and sneakers. Their natural chemistry instantly sparked dating rumours.

Netizens gush at Samantha and Raj’s chemistry

Besides that photo, another standout image features Samantha and Raj seated side by side at a cosy dinner table, sharing a meal with friends. The closeness between them did not go unnoticed. Fans picked up on the sparks, with comments like “So is it official?” and “Finally found your love… Happy for you.” Many are pointing out that the Citadel: Honey Bunny actress might be soft-launching her newfound love, and fans are here for it. One user commented, “Oh wow, so Raj and you are really a thing, huh? Very subtle way of letting people know haha.” Another wrote, “So u’re soft launching ur relationship with Raj.”

Samantha and Raj: A new couple in the making?

Samantha and Raj Nidimoru’s friendship goes back to the time they worked together on The Family Man 2, where Samantha played the fierce antagonist. Their bond reportedly deepened during the filming of Citadel: Honey Bunny, a project Raj co-directed. For the past few months, Samantha and now-divorced Raj have been sparking romance buzz due to their frequent appearances together at events, temples, and even co-owning a pickleball team, Chennai Super Champs.

While neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed their relationship, insiders claim the duo may go public by the end of 2025. A report by Deccan Chronicle suggests that the duo has been seeing each other for months and are ‘deeply committed.’ However, both have previously expressed a desire to keep their personal lives private.

Samantha and Raj’s past relationships

Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya, with the couple parting ways in 2021 after four years of marriage. Raj, too, was married to Shhyamali De, with reports suggesting their separation took place in 2022. While Raj has remained low-key about his personal life, recent cryptic social media posts by his ex-wife have further piqued public interest.

On the work front, Samantha recently launched her production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, and is currently co-producing her next film, Subham. Raj Nidimoru, meanwhile, is prepping for The Family Man 3 and continues his creative partnership with DK.

Do you think Samantha is gradually making her relationship with Raj official? Let us know!

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