Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru surprised fans by getting married on December 1 in Coimbatore, receiving an outpouring of love and congratulations. Raj’s sister, Sheetal, welcomed Samantha into the family with a heartfelt note and shared the first family portrait featuring the newlyweds.
On Tuesday, Sheetal Nidimoru, Raj’s sister, warmly welcomed Samantha into the Nidimoru family through an Instagram post. She shared a heartfelt note along with the first family picture featuring the newlyweds, Samantha and Raj.
Sheetal reflected on the spiritually aligned and deeply meaningful nature of the day when Samantha officially joined the Nidimoru family, highlighting the significance of this event.
While praying to Shiva in the Chandrakund, the devotee expressed deep gratitude, feeling moved to embrace the Shivalingam with tears, not of pain, but of thankfulness, even while soaked and shivering during the pradoṣha time.
Sheetal expresses gratitude for the tranquility and clarity surrounding her family, especially in relation to Raj and Samantha’s journey. She reflects on the pride the family feels in their ability to move forward with calm dignity, honesty, and a steadfastness that arises when two individuals intentionally choose a shared path.
Sheetal expressed deep support for a couple, stating, “As a family, we stand by them together, fully, joyfully, and without hesitation, blessing them and supporting them in every way.” She reflected on the significance of performing Isha rituals as a family on a sacred day, describing the experience as life aligning beautifully and highlighting the tranquility inherent in some relationships. In lighting sesame oil lamps, she prayed for everyone to discover a love characterized by peace, stability, and righteousness.
Samantha expressed her gratitude in the comment section by stating, “(face holding back tears and heart emoji) Love you.”
Samantha married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore on December 1, choosing a Linga Bhairava Vivaha ceremony. She wore a red saree by Arpita Mehta, made of handwoven Banarasi pure Katan satin silk, featuring intricate powder-zari buttis and a Nishi-woven border with beige-gold zardozi work. Raj donned an ivory kurta set accompanied by a textured gold jacket from designer Tarun Tahiliani.
Samantha was married to Naga Chaitanya from 2017 to 2021. Raj married Shhyamali De in 2015 and reportedly separated in 2022. In 2024, rumors about Samantha dating Raj began, supported by her frequent posts with him, although they did not publicly address their relationship.