Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu tied the knot in a private Linga Bhairavi Vivaha ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore on December 1. Following Samantha’s social media announcement of the wedding, Raj’s ex-wife, writer and healer Shhyamali De , made her first post, which has drawn widespread attention.
Shhyamali De’s Post-Wedding Message
Shhyamali De, who was married to Raj Nidimoru from 2015 until their reported separation in 2022, took to her Instagram stories to share a highly symbolic image:
- The Post: She posted a picture illustrating the vastness of the universe, with an arrow pointing to a small planet in the middle, captioned simply: “We live here.”
- Interpretation: The post is being widely interpreted as a reflection on the small scale of human concerns and relationships against the backdrop of cosmic vastness, suggesting detachment or a philosophical perspective on the widely publicized personal developments.
Prior Cryptic Posts
This is the second recent cryptic message from Shhyamali De that has gained traction:
- The Day Before: Ahead of the wedding on Sunday, she posted a quote on her Instagram stories that read: “Desperate people do desperate things,” leading to intense speculation about its target.
- The Week Before (On Letting Go): Last week, Shhyamali posted a picture of a woman with bottu (bindi) and sindoor (vermilion) and quoted a Sanskrit shloka from the Padma Purana:
“Runanubhanda Rupena Pashu Patni Suta Aalaya Runakshaye Kshyayaanthi Tatra Parivedana. ~ Padma Puran”
She provided the explanation for the quote: “Through the bond of past debts (runānubandha), one becomes connected with pets, spouse, children, and home. When those karmic debts are exhausted, those relationships come to an end, and with them, the associated joys and sorrows cease.”
Samantha and Raj’s Wedding
- Ceremony: The couple opted for a yogic wedding, known as Linga Bhairava Vivaha, which involved the Bhuta Shuddhi ritual, signifying a spiritual and traditional union.
- Relationship Timeline: Rumours of the two dating first surfaced in 2024, and Samantha was spotted wearing a large ring, suggestive of an engagement, since February of this year. They have collaborated extensively, notably on the hit series The Family Man Season 2 and the upcoming Citadel: Honey Bunny.
- Past Marriages: Samantha was previously married to Naga Chaitanya (2017-2021). Raj was married to Shhyamali De (2015-2022).