Speculations around actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru’s relationship have once again caught fire after a new report claimed that the two are planning to move in together. According to Pinkvilla, Samantha and Raj are allegedly scouting for properties with the intention of living together.
Inside the Reports: Property Scouting and Relationship Timeline
A source quoted by Pinkvilla said,
“Samantha and Raj are considering moving in together and are scouting for properties. They have the intent to live together and are working in that direction.”
The source also mentioned that Raj Nidimoru officially divorced his wife Shhyamali in 2022 and reportedly found love in Samantha after working together on the Indian version of Citadel. Furthermore, they refuted past sightings of Raj with a child, clarifying,
“He doesn’t have a daughter, and the kid he was spotted with is his co-director Krishna D.K.’s daughter.”
Samantha’s Manager Shuts Down Rumours
Despite these reports, Samantha’s manager has denied all such claims. When Hindustan Times reached out for clarification, her manager dismissed the speculation with a single word: “Rumours.”
Samantha Celebrates ‘Subham’ with Raj
Adding fuel to the fire, Samantha recently shared a series of photos on Instagram celebrating the release of Subham, her debut production venture. In her heartfelt note, she wrote:
“Thank you for watching, feeling and celebrating SUBHAM with us! Our very first step—fuelled by heart, madness and the belief that new, fresh stories matter!”
Among the photos were shots of her and Raj posing together near a poster, a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Raj assisting her during her cameo appearance, and a candid moment of the duo on an airplane — raising more eyebrows among fans.
Public Appearances Spark Dating Buzz
This isn’t the first time Samantha and Raj have been spotted together in public. Their frequent outings and now the intimate social media posts have led many to believe there might be more than just professional collaboration between the two.
Past Relationships: A Quick Recap
Raj Nidimoru was previously married to Shhyamali De, an accomplished assistant director and creative consultant, who has worked on films like Rang De Basanti, Omkara, and Ek Nodir Golpo. The couple reportedly ended their marriage in 2022.
Samantha, meanwhile, married actor Naga Chaitanya in 2017. However, the couple parted ways after four years of marriage. Naga Chaitanya is currently married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala.