Samantha weds filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in private ceremony at Coimbatore’s Isha Foundation

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially confirmed her marriage to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru by sharing their first wedding photographs on Instagram. She posted serene images from their intimate ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, adding the date “01.12.2025” along with white heart emojis in the caption. Her post served as the first clear confirmation after a day of speculation from fans and media outlets.

The couple exchanged vows early on December 1 at the Ling Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre. The ceremony was extremely private, attended only by close family members and a small circle of friends. Samantha wore a traditional red saree that complemented the spiritual atmosphere of the venue, while Raj chose simple traditional attire to match the intimate mood of the occasion.

For Samantha, this marks a new chapter following her earlier marriage to actor Naga Chaitanya, which ended in 2021. Their relationship, marriage in 2017, eventual separation and divorce were widely covered by the media, making them one of the most talked-about couples in Telugu cinema during their years together. After their separation, Samantha focused on her career, delivering notable performances in projects such as The Family Man 2 , which released on June 4, 2021 and marked her critically acclaimed digital debut.

Raj Nidimoru too had been previously married. Reports state that his divorce was finalised in 2022. Hours before news of his wedding with Samantha surfaced, social-media users noticed an Instagram Story posted by his former wife that read, “Desperate people do desperate things.” Though she did not mention any names, the timing of the message prompted speculation online.

Rumours about Samantha and Raj’s relationship surfaced in early 2024, especially as they were spotted at private gatherings and collaborated on projects like Citadel: Honey Bunny . They chose to remain silent throughout the speculation and did not address the rumours publicly.

Following her Instagram reveal, fans, colleagues and industry friends flooded the comments section with congratulations, celebrating the couple’s decision to keep their ceremony personal while still sharing a glimpse of their happiness directly with the public.