Meet critically acclaimed director and writer, Raj Nidimoru, who is reportedly dating Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Here's everything you need to know about the filmmaker's wife and daughter.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the most bankable actresses in the film industry. The Citadel: Honey Bunny actress is all over the news, courtesy of her red-hot rumours about her dating reports. If the reports are to be believed, Samantha is reportedly dating critically acclaimed filmmaker, Raj Nidimoru. Yes! You read it right. After parting ways with her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya, in 2021, ending their four years of marriage, Samantha is currently all over the news for being in a rumoured relationship with Raj Nidimoru.
On February 1, 2025, Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to her Instagram handle and shared some pictures from the World Pickleball League. The actress attended the sporting event with her close friends, Raj Nidimoru and Himank. For the uninitiated, Samantha is the owner of Chennai Super Champs and looked super-excited while supporting her team at the championship. However, as soon as the pictures went viral on Instagram, Samantha and Raj's dating rumours started making noise in the headlines. The alleged couple looked so much comfortable in each other's company while sharing lots of laughs and giggles.
Amidst all the buzz around Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's relationship rumours, not everyone is aware of the latter's personal and professional background. For the uninitiated, Raj Nidimoru is a part of the famous filmmaker duo, Raj & DK. The duo has directed and penned so many films and web series. Some of Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK's famous works include Flavors, Shor In The City, Go Goa Gone, A Gentleman, Stree, Unpaused, The Family Man, Farzi, Guns & Gulaabs, Citadel: Honey Bunny, and many more.
Raj Nidimoru has gained much recognition with his collaborative work with Krishna DK as 'Raj & DK'. However, he has also made his mark in Bollywood as an individual filmmaker and writer. Raj Nidimoru was born in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The director completed his graduation from Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering. As per reports, after completing his graduation, he emigrated to the US to pursue a career in engineering.
Amidst all the buzz around Samantha Ruth and Raj Nidimoru's relationship rumours, not everyone is aware of the fact that the latter is a married man. Yes! You read it right. Raj Nidimoru is married to an associate director named Shhyamali De. Although the couple's exact marriage date isn't known, but it is a known fact that they're proud parents of a young girl.
Time and again, we have seen Shhyamali De dropping cutesy pictures with her husband and their adorable baby girl on Instagram. For the uninitiated, Shhyamali De worked as an associate director in the film, Rang De Basanti and now serves as a creative consultant for her husband, Raj Nidimoru.
Once, in an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Raj Nidimoru opened up about his wife, Shhyamali De's contribution to his successful career as a filmmaker. The filmmaker admitted that his wife constantly guides him and his team in the casting decisions. Sharing how his wife keeps him grounded, Raj said:
"Shhyamali De, my wife, constantly advises me about casting. She comes from a non-filmy background, so she keeps us grounded always."
What are your thoughts on Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's dating reports now that you know he's married and the father of a baby girl? Let us know.
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