Samantha Ruth Prabhu is once again grabbing headlines, this time not just for her fashion-forward appearance in the US but for her rumoured relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The actress shared a series of photos from her recent trip to Detroit, Michigan, where she attended the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) 2025 event, and fans couldn’t help but notice Raj’s repeated presence in the pictures.The very first photo shows Raj Nidimoru walking hand-in-hand with Samantha, his arm wrapped around her shoulders as they flash big smiles. The candid shot, set against the streets of Detroit, radiated warmth and comfort, prompting fans to wonder if the two had finally gone public.Samantha and Raj’s chemistry is hard to missAnother photo from the series shows Samantha and Raj seated next to each other at a bustling restaurant, enjoying a meal with friends. The two appear relaxed and at ease, with Samantha smiling brightly, body language that many interpreted as a clear sign of closeness.Samantha also posted solo pictures, including one where she dazzles in a golden ensemble by designer Kresha Bajaj and another casual click in a café, where she wears a black tee and cream trousers. The final frame, however, takes an intimate turn, Samantha in bed, snuggled up with her pet dog, exuding calm.She captioned the series simply: “Detroit ♥️🧿”, but the subtle post stirred strong reactions online. One fan commented, “So babyyyy is it official????😭😭❤️ I’m soo soo happy for you Sam,” while another wrote, “Finally found your love ❤️ Happy for you!”“Samantha would never date a married man”Though neither Samantha nor Raj Nidimoru has officially confirmed the relationship, a source close to the duo had earlier weighed in on the swirling rumours. “What his former wife has to say has nothing to do with Raj and Samantha. She is formally separated from him. In fact, Samantha would never start a relationship with a married man. She got into a relationship with Raj two years ago, when he had separated from his wife and was living alone,” the insider claimed.The source also denied widely circulated claims that Raj shares a child with his ex-wife Shhyamali De. “This is a fabrication. Raj has no children from his former wife,” they clarified.Fuel was added to the fire when Raj’s ex-wife Shhyamali De shared a cryptic Instagram Story that read, “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.” Though some linked the post to the brewing relationship buzz, the source dismissed the connection.
Frequent collaborations behind the camera turned personal?Rumours of Samantha and Raj’s relationship have been brewing for a while, owing to their frequent collaborations. The actress made her OTT debut with Raj & DK’s acclaimed spy-thriller The Family Man 2, and later reunited with the duo for Citadel: Honey Bunny opposite Varun Dhawan.Up next, Samantha is set to headline Rakt Bramhand, a new series backed by Raj & DK, with Aditya Roy Kapur also on board. Raj Nidimoru serves as one of the creators and producers.While fans eagerly await confirmation, sources say Samantha prefers to keep her private life away from the spotlight. “She doesn’t intend to speak about it,” the insider added.
