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Samantha-Raj make romance OFFICIAL?

Did Samantha Ruth Prabhu and 'The Family Man' director Raj Nidimoru make their romance OFFICIAL? Couple hug in loved-up pic

The internet is reeling in collective shock over an all new photo of actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her rumoured beau, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.On Friday, the actress took to her handle to share photos from the launch of her new perfume brand. However, it was her photo with her long-rumoured beau, Raj, that stole all the attention.

Samantha’s photo with Raj goes viral

In her post, the star, dressed in a daring lace bralet and high-waist pants while wearing strings of pearls as her only accessory. Sharing photos from the event, she wrote, “Surrounded by friends and family. Over the last year and a half, I’ve taken some of the boldest steps in my career. Taking risks, trusting my intuition, and learning as I go. Today, I’m celebrating the small wins. I’m so grateful to be working with some of the brightest, hardest-working, and most authentic people I’ve met. With a lot of faith, I know this is just the beginning.”However, among the many photos was one of the actress locked in a warm embrace with filmmaker Nidimoru. The photo sent social media into overdrive, sparking renewed speculation that the rumoured couple may have made their relationship official. In the image, Samantha and Raj are seen smiling widely while the actress wrapped both her arms around the director and he strapped his arm around her waist.Fans who have been following the rumoured couple, flooded the comments section with heart emoticons.

Timeline of Sam and Raj’s Romance

Reports first surfaced that Samantha and Raj were more than just collaborators back in 2023. Having worked together on projects such as ‘The Family Man’ and ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, the pair were often seen together on set, but neither party commented publicly.In the months that followed, Raj was spotted by fans in Samantha’s Instagram photos. Many noticed the director making appearances in her photos, ranging from her Pickleball matches to her temple visits. Amidst rumours of a blossoming romance between the two, Raj’s ex-wife Shhyamali De’s cryptic posts hit the headlines. “I send blessings and love…” she wrote, which added fuel to rumours about the director moving on with the actress. Over the past few months, Sam and Raj were even spotted making multiple appearances for work events and even personal gym sessions. Just last month, Samantha posted Diwali celebration photos, with one image featuring her sitting close to Raj, reigniting speculation that the rumoured couple may just be ready to make their romance official.

What’s next?

Though their relationship status has not officially been confirmed, Sam and Raj are moving forward on the professional front, and working together on upcoming projects like the web series ‘Rakt Brahmand’ and the film ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’. Go to Source

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