Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu marries film-maker Raj Nidimoru in private ceremony: Reports
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Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and film-maker Raj Nidimoru reportedly tied the knot on Dec 1.
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CHENNAI – Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has reportedly married film-maker Raj Nidimoru, co-creator of Indian series The Family Man (2019 to present).
Their wedding took place on the morning of Dec 1 in a private ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple within the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu. According to reports, the intimate celebration included only about 30 guests.
The temple holds special significance for Prabhu, who has previously shared that she spends hours meditating in front of the deity.
In recent months, the couple’s frequent public appearances together had sparked speculation about a budding romance. A recent social media post featuring Prabhu hugging Nidimoru at a Mumbai event went viral.
Beyond their personal relationship, they are also working together professionally. They are co-producing a Telugu film reportedly titled Maa Inti Bangaram, directed by Indian film-maker Nandini Reddy. The project is said to be an action-adventure with Prabhu in the lead role.
Prabhu, 38, was first married to actor Naga Chaitanya, 39. Their romance began in 2010 after they starred together in the Telugu hit Ye Maaya Chesave.
The couple got engaged on Jan 29, 2017, in Hyderabad. They had a traditional Hindu wedding on Oct 6, 2017, in Goa, followed by a Christian ceremony the next day.
With her marriage, Prabhu became a part of the prominent Akkineni family. For a few years, she went by the name Samantha Akkineni. However, she removed the surname from her social media on July 31, 2021, fuelling rumours of a separation.
The couple confirmed their divorce on Oct 2, 2021.
Chaitanya is now married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala, 33.
Film-maker Nidimoru, who is believed to be aged 50, was previously married to entertainment industry professional Shyamali De. They reportedly parted ways in 2022.
Rumours about the wedding of Nidimoru and Prabhu intensified when Ms De shared a cryptic Instagram Story, saying: “Desperate people do desperate things.”
Many fans interpreted this as a reference to the wedding buzz. THE STATESMAN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
