From Rakul To Tamannaah, Celebs Hit 'Like' On Samantha's Indirect Confirmation of Her Relationship

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Tuesday shared a series of photos from her trip to Detroit with director Raj Nidimoru, who is rumoured to be her boyfriend. Her social media post with the filmmaker is seen as an indirect confirmation of their relationship.

Samantha was in Detroit for the 2025 Telugu Association of North America (TANA) event. While the fans are asking whether she is making her affair with Raj official, celebrities or her friends from the film industry have expressed happiness over the development by liking her post.

Celebs Reaction To Samantha's Indirect Confirmation Of Relationship

Rakul Preet Singh, Ashika Ranganath, Sree Leela, Tamannaah, Kriti Kharbhanda, Kajal Aggarwal, Sania Mirza, Bhavana Menon, Shanvi, Shradda Srinath, Ramya aka Divya Spandana and DD Neelakandan are among the celebrities who have 'liked' her post on Instagram.

Mumbai-based designer Kresha Bajaj wrote, "This is my favorite post till date ♥️."

Samantha's Photos

One of the photos shows Raj Nidimoru with his arm around Samantha as they walked together, both smiling widely. Samantha wore an oversized brown sweatshirt and relaxed jeans, while Raj chose a navy jacket and jeans. Fans noticed their chemistry, leading to more speculation about their relationship status.

Samantha also shared an adorable picture lounging in bed with her pet dog while dressed in pyjamas. She captioned the photo series simply as "Detroit." The rumoured couple were also seen dining with their team and friends during this trip.

Speculation and Public Appearances

Another image added fuel to the dating rumours, showing the pair seated side-by-side at a restaurant with friends. Samantha's bright smile caught fans' attention, who noted their body language as suggesting more than just friendship. Their closeness in these pictures has led to increased speculation about their relationship.

The photo collection also included a solo portrait of Samantha in a golden outfit. In another relaxed setting, she was seen at a quaint cafe in a black tee and cream trousers, smiling subtly behind large sunglasses.

Samantha's Marriage And Divorce

Samantha was previously married to Naga Chaitanya; they wed in 2017 but divorced in 2021 after four years together. Naga Chaitanya is now married to Sobhita Dhulipala. On the other hand, Raj Nidimoru was married to Shhyamali De in 2015 but reportedly separated in 2022. Although they haven't officially announced their divorce, reports suggest they are no longer together.

There were rumours that Raj started dating Samantha before his separation from Shhyamali De. However, a source clarified that their relationship began only after his legal separation nearly two years ago when he was living independently.

Upcoming Projects and Clarifications

Raj will soon return with another season of the popular series The Family Man 3 on OTT platforms, starring Manoj Bajpayee. Samantha played an antagonist role in Family Man Season 2. Despite some reports claiming that Raj has children from his first marriage, a source stated these claims are unfounded and confirmed he has no children with Shhyamali De.

A source told Deccan Chronicle: "He is formally separated. In fact, Samantha would never be in a relationship with someone who was not legally and emotionally free. Their relationship began after his separation nearly two years ago during a time when he was living independently."