Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Rumored Relationship with Director Raj Nidimoru
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has often been in the spotlight, particularly regarding her personal life. Her marriage to Naga Chaitanya followed by a divorce four years later has kept fans and media intrigued. Now, her love life is making headlines once again as rumors swirl about her dating director Raj Nidimoru. These speculations gained attention when the two were spotted together at a recent pickleball match, holding hands.
**Who is Raj Nidimoru?**
Raj Nidimoru is one half of the director duo Raj & DK, known for their successful web series like *The Family Man*, *Farzi*, *Guns & Gulaabs*, and the recently released *Citadel*, where Samantha starred alongside Varun Dhawan in the Amazon Prime spy drama.
Raj, originally from Tirupati, holds an engineering degree but later shifted to filmmaking, creating critically acclaimed shows with his partner Krishna D.K. While Raj is married to Shhyamali De, there have been recent reports suggesting the couple may have separated.
Although neither Raj nor Samantha has publicly addressed their rumored relationship, their appearance together at the pickleball match has sparked further speculation. Samantha posted on Instagram about her experience with pickleball, stating, “My first venture into the world of sports – pickleball, of all things – has been so transformative!” She continued, explaining her initial hesitation about sports due to her fear of losing but expressed her newfound appreciation for the athletes’ spirit and sportsmanship.
She also shared her excitement about owning the *Chennai Super Champs* team and how the experience taught her about growth, learning, and pushing beyond limits. Samantha praised her team’s resilience, especially considering challenges they faced, and expressed her gratitude for having teammates like Raj and Himank on this journey. She concluded by reflecting on the league’s success and what the future holds.
