Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially begun a new chapter in her life. The actress tied the knot with filmmaker Raj
Nidimoru on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about their impending marriage. But even as fans celebrated the actress’
wedding, her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya inadvertently found himself in the spotlight—thanks to the timing of his latest
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially begun a new chapter in her life. The actress tied the knot with filmmaker Raj
Nidimoru on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about their impending marriage. Samantha confirmed the news through a
heartfelt Instagram post, sharing serene moments from the intimate ceremony. But even as fans celebrated the actress’
wedding, her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya inadvertently found himself in the spotlight—thanks to the timing of his latest
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Marries Raj Nidimoru : First Wedding Photos Out!
Naga Chaitanya’s post ignites fan reactions
On the very day Samantha and Raj exchanged vows, Naga Chaitanya shared a still from his series Dhootha to mark its
two-year anniversary. He wrote, “#dhootha is a show that proved that if as an actor you make a choice based in
creativity and honesty and you give it your best shot ... people will connect. They will receive and give you back that
energy. Thank you! 2 years of dhootha! Love to the team that made this happen.” While the post was meant to celebrate
his acclaimed show, fans quickly turned the comments section into a discussion about Samantha’s wedding. Some wrote,
“You lost diamond,” while others tagged him to “inform” him that his ex-wife had married that day. Amid the trolling,
many of Chaitanya’s supporters came to his defence. One fan wrote, “To the people who are saying without Sam you are
nothing... Samantha her self said that without his support she can't sustain in the industry in the initial days of her
career.” Others simply praised Dhootha and appreciated his performance.
Inside Samantha and Raj’s traditional ceremony
Samantha’s Instagram post captured the elegance of her understated yet traditional wedding. Dressed in a stunning red
silk saree adorned with golden embellishments, the actress radiated grace. Raj complemented her look in a white
kurta-pyjama paired with a cream Nehru jacket. Her bridal ensemble was completed with heavy gold jewellery, a gajra,
mehendi, and subtle, glowing makeup. The post, captioned “ 01.12.2025 ”, included tender moments of the couple
exchanging rings and offering prayers before beginning their life together. As per reports, the wedding took place at
the Isha Foundation’s Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Their journey from colleagues to partners
Samantha is believed to have first crossed paths with Raj during the shoot of Amazon Prime Video’s The Family Man 2,
where she delivered one of her career-defining performances. The two collaborated again for Citadel: Honey Bunny
alongside Varun Dhawan. Rumours of their relationship gained traction as they were spotted together at several events.
Fans took further notice earlier this year when Samantha shared photos from her entry into the world of sports—images
that included Raj. Another post hinting at change featured a series of photos with Raj, captioned, “It’s been a long
road, but here we are. New beginnings @tralalamovingpictures.”
Samantha and Chaitanya’s past
Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The two tied the knot in 2017 in a lavish ceremony before
parting ways in 2021. Chaitanya later married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024.