Bold revelation: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru have tied the knot, and the real magic isn’t just the vows, but the heartfelt welcome she received from his family. Samantha and Raj are now officially married, and what’s capturing hearts online is the deeply emotional introduction from Raj’s sister, Sheetal Nidimoru, who posted the first family photo of the newlyweds along with a moving message that has quickly become the centerpiece of the wedding coverage.
Sheetal’s heartfelt welcome
In her Instagram post, Sheetal described the day as spiritually meaningful and profoundly intimate as she welcomed Samantha into the Nidimoru family. She shared a vivid moment of prayer and gratitude: while praying to Shiva at Chandrakund, she felt a profound peace wash over her, tears of gratitude rather than pain, and a deep sense of gentle alignment in Raj and Samantha’s journey. She wrote about the pride she feels watching them move forward with calm dignity, honesty, and a shared commitment to their path. She emphasized that the family stands beside them—fully, joyfully, and without hesitation—blessing and supporting them in every way. The ritual of performing Isha rituals together as a family on such a sacred day seemed to fuse life with purpose for her.
She reflected that some relationships don’t just happen; they arrive with peace. As she lighted sesame oil lamps, her prayer was for everyone to find a love that feels as peaceful, steady, and right as theirs.
Samantha’s warm response was affectionate and clear: a simple, heartfelt acknowledgment of love and appreciation.
Contextual moment: the phrase ‘Faith makes you superhuman’ takes on a new resonance today as Samantha begins this new chapter with Raj Nidimoru.
The intimate Isha Foundation wedding
The couple’s wedding took place on December 1 at the Linga Bhairavi Temple within the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The ceremony was intimate, with around 30–35 close family members and friends in attendance, and followed the Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ritual—a spiritual process aligned with Sadhguru’s philosophy that Samantha and Raj share a long-standing connection with.
Samantha looked stunning in a traditional red silk saree adorned with gold work, complemented by heavy gold jewelry, a gajra, and intricate mehendi. Raj wore a white kurta-pajama paired with a cream Nehru jacket. Inside glimpses from the ceremony were shared on Instagram, with Samantha captioning the posts “01.12.2025.”
Origins of their bond
The couple reportedly crossed paths during The Family Man 2’s shoot, where Samantha’s performance drew widespread praise. They later collaborated again on Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Varun Dhawan. Their repeated public reappearances over the past year fueled speculation, which culminated in the confirmation of their marriage.
Before this union, Samantha’s marital history included her marriage to Naga Chaitanya from 2017 to 2021, followed by his marriage to Sobhita Dhulipala. Raj Nidimoru was previously married to Shhyamali De, with reports of a separation in 2022.
