Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Raj Nidimoru wedding: Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru’s wedding continues to spark heartfelt reactions across social media, and the latest message comes from within the family. Raj’s sister, Sheetal Nidimoru, shared a deeply emotional post on Tuesday (December 2).
She officially welcomed the Ye Maya Chesave actress into the Nidimoru family and offered fans the first family portrait featuring the newlyweds.
Raj Nidimoru’s sister welcomes Samantha Ruth Prabhu
The note, posted on Instagram, captured the spiritual essence of the day Samantha and Raj tied the knot at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore on December 1. Sheetal described the ceremony as profoundly meaningful, explaining how the familial energy felt aligned as Samantha stepped into their lives. “While praying to Shiva in the Chandrakund today… soaked, shivering, during the pradoṣha time, I found myself embracing the Shivalingam with a heart full of tears. Not tears of pain… but tears of gratitude,” she wrote.
She continued by reflecting on the clarity and peace she felt as the family came together for the sacred rituals. “Gratitude for the peace I feel in this moment, for the clarity that has settled around our family, and for the deep sense of ‘gentle alignment’ in Raj and Samantha’s journey,” she added. Sheetal praised the couple for the calm dignity with which they’ve walked into this new chapter. “As a family we feel so proud of how they are walking forward… with calm dignity, honesty, and a steadiness that only comes when two hearts choose the same path with intention.”
In another touching line, Sheetal affirmed the family’s unwavering support for the newlyweds. “And as a family, we stand by them together, fully, joyfully, and without hesitation, blessing them and supporting them in every way.” She also spoke about how performing Isha rituals together on such a significant day made everything feel beautifully aligned. “It reminded me that some relationships don’t just happen… they arrive with peace,” she wrote, ending with a prayer that everyone experiences a love that feels “this peaceful, this steady, and this right.”
Samantha, visibly moved, responded in the comments with a heartfelt message: “(face holding back tears and heart emoji) Love you.”
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru
Samantha and Raj exchanged vows in a traditional Linga Bhairava Vivaha ceremony. Samantha wore a handcrafted red Arpita Mehta Banarasi saree, woven in pure Katan satin silk and embellished with powder-zari buttis, a Nishi-woven border and delicate beige-gold zardozi embroidery. Raj complemented her in an ivory kurta set paired with a textured gold jacket by Tarun Tahiliani.
This marriage marks a new beginning for both. Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya between 2017 and 2021, while Raj separated from Shhyamali De in 2022. Rumours of Samantha and Raj’s relationship began in 2024, though the couple stayed silent until their surprise wedding announcement.