Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 20:32 IST

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is seen hugging her rumoured boyfriend Raj Nidimoru in a recent picture. The photo has gone viral, and has added fuel to their romance rumours!

Samantha Ruth Prabhu holds Raj Nidimoru close in a picture from the launch of her perfume brand

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been hitting the headlines for her rumoured relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. While neither of them has confirmed or denied dating speculations, their frequent joint appearances further add fuel to the rumours. Now, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared a loved-up picture with her rumoured beau on Instagram, and it has garnered a lot of attention. Fans gushed over the rumoured lovebirds, convinced that they have made their relationship Insta-official!

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Hugs Raj Nidimoru In Latest Pic

On Friday, Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to her Instagram account to share a series of photos from the event where she launched her perfume brand Secret Alchemist. The eighth photo in the carousel quickly became the focal point for fans. The love-soaked picture showed Samantha hugging Raj, and beaming with joy. She had her arms wrapped around him, while he also held her close. The photograph sparked a flurry of online reactions, with fans gushing over them, and wondering whether they have made their rumoured romance Insta-official. “Is it official?” asked one fan, while another one wrote, “Absolutely loving the 8th slide!” A third comment read, “8th … Happy for you sam.”

Needless to say, the picture has gone viral on social media! Samantha looks breathtaking in a beautiful black lace outfit, while Raj is seen in a formal black suit. In her caption, Samantha 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.”

Raj Nidimoru, best known as one-half of Raj & DK, was previously married to Shhyamali De. They reportedly finalised their divorce in 2022.

Samantha and Raj’s professional journey began with The Family Man 2 (2021), which marked her OTT debut. Since then, they’ve joined forces on Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) and the upcoming Netflix series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.