Samantha’s ‘small wins’ post hints at a big reveal with Raj Nidimoru, sparks social media buzz

Highlights

• Samantha’s new Instagram post includes a photo with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.
  
• The two worked together on The Family Man 2 and have been linked since.
  
• Fans question if the pair have made their relationship “official.”
  

A heartfelt post, but one picture stole the spotlight

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest Instagram post was meant to be about courage, self-growth, and new beginnings, but one photograph in the carousel has taken over the conversation online.

Among the pictures from her recent fragrance launch event, one frame showed Samantha embracing filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, best known as one half of the The Family Man duo Raj & DK. The image instantly went viral, reigniting speculation about their relationship.

The picture that started it all

In the now-trending photo, Samantha is seen in a lace black dress, posing with Raj, who is dressed in a black suit. She wraps her arms around him as he holds her by the waist, both smiling at the camera.

While the post’s caption focused on gratitude and taking bold steps in her career, the photo with Raj drew most of the attention. Fans flooded the comments with questions like, “Is it official?” and “She has made it official,” fueling fresh curiosity about their bond.

A year of risks and reinvention

Sharing glimpses from the event, Samantha wrote about her journey over the past year and a half. “Taking risks, trusting my intuition, and learning as I go,” she wrote, adding that she was “celebrating small wins” surrounded by friends and collaborators. Actor Tamannaah Bhatia was also spotted at the launch.

The connection that keeps growing

Rumors of Samantha and Raj’s relationship began after they collaborated on The Family Man 2, where the actor played the breakout role of Raji. Since then, Raj has often been seen supporting her through personal and professional milestones, from accompanying her on spiritual retreats to attending pickleball tournaments and backing her production debut, Subham.

Neither has confirmed the relationship, but their growing public appearances together continue to keep fans guessing.