Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are now married. They tied the knot in a private ceremony at Isha Foundation’s Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Monday, December 1. The event was an intimate affair with only around 30 close friends and family members in attendance. (Image Instagram)
Samantha confirmed the news by sharing wedding pictures on her Instagram page with a simple caption "01.12.2025", accompanied by two white heart emojis. (Image Instagram)
The couple chose a simple look for their special day. Samantha wore a red saree for the occasion, pairing it with traditional gold jewellery, while Raj was seen in a white kurta with churidar pyjama, layered with a beige Nehru jacket. For her wedding look, the actress wore her hair in a classic gajra-adorned bun. (Image Instagram)
One of the photos shows the couple in their wedding look, where the duo is captured walking together with wide smiles on their faces. In another picture, the actress can be seen flashing her striking oversized wedding ring. (Image Instagram)
The pair performed a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony, a sacred ritual at the abode of Linga Bhairavi Devi to cleanse the five elements within them and their union, seeking Devi's grace for peace, prosperity, and spiritual alignment. (Image Instagram)
The couple's relationship blossomed after working together on several projects like The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny, with her as an actor and him as part of the director duo Raj & DK. Samantha will next appear in the upcoming Netflix series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, with Raj Nidimoru on board as co-creator and producer.(Image Instagram)
Rumours of a relationship between Samantha and Raj have been circulating for several months. It gained momentum in 2024 when the actress shared pictures with Raj in her social media post. The February appearance at the World Pickleball League match further fuelled the speculation. Samantha owns the team Chennai Super Champs. (Image X)
This marks the second marriage for both individuals. Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya, and they separated in 2021. Meanwhile, Raj was reportedly divorced from his ex-wife, Sshyamali De, in 2022. (Images Instagram)