Raj Nidimoru to Marry Samantha Ruth Prabhu? Director's Ex-Wife Says 'Desperate People Do...'

Speculation is swirling that filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu are planning to tie the knot, with rumors suggesting a ceremony as early as today, December 1, 2025. The unconfirmed reports are circulating rapidly on social media, particularly on Reddit, with some claiming the wedding will take place at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. Neither Samantha nor Raj has officially confirmed or denied the hearsay.

The rumors have been further fueled by cryptic social media posts from Raj Nidimoru's ex-wife, Shhyamali De. On Sunday, De shared a quote on her Instagram stories that read, "Desperate people do desperate things,” attributed to author Michael Brooks. This comes shortly after another post about 'past debts', where she wrote about karmic connections ending when those debts are exhausted. The timing of these posts has led to speculation about whether they are subtle jabs at her ex-husband.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who was previously married to Naga Chaitanya, has been linked to Raj Nidimoru since 2023. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya separated in 2021 and he married Sobhita Dhulipala last year. Raj Nidimoru and Shhyamali De reportedly divorced in 2022. Some online users claim that Raj and Shhyamali have not yet divorced.

Samantha and Raj first met during the filming of "The Family Man 2," which Raj directed with his creative partner, DK. Samantha's association with Raj and his then-wife, Shhyamali, reportedly grew over time. Some reports suggest that Samantha and Raj fell in love after her divorce, which eventually led to Raj and Shhyamali's separation.

In May 2025, Samantha seemingly confirmed her relationship with Raj by sharing photos with him. More recently, a photo of the pair hugging at the launch event for Samantha's perfume brand, Secret Alchemist, further fueled the speculation.

Samantha and Raj have neither confirmed nor denied their relationship. In November 2025, a video of Samantha holding a man's hand in Dubai went viral, with many speculating that the hand belonged to Raj. Following the viral video, Shhyamali De shared quotes about "unintelligent treatment" and "detachment" on her Instagram.

The rumored wedding location, the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, holds significance for Samantha, who has often posted photos of her retreats there. She has openly spoken about her spiritual and well-being journey.

Both Samantha and Raj are currently focused on their careers. Samantha is reportedly taking a break from acting to focus on her health. Raj Nidimoru, along with DK, is enjoying the positive reception of "The Family Man Season 3". The two are expected to collaborate on the upcoming Netflix series "Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom". They are also reportedly co-producing the Telugu action drama "Maa Inti Bangaram," directed by Nandini Reddy.

As of today, December 1, 2025, the wedding rumors remain unconfirmed. Fans and media outlets are closely watching for any official statement from Samantha or Raj.