Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru’s intimate wedding earlier this month continues to generate warm reactions online, as an unseen photograph from their mehendi ceremony surfaced on social media. The image, shared by Raj’s sister Sheetal Nidimoru, has now gone viral, drawing affectionate comments from fans who have closely followed the couple’s journey over the past year.
Family moment wins hearts online
Sheetal posted the picture on Instagram, capturing Samantha beaming in a mustard and green suit, her hands covered in fresh mehendi. Raj stands beside her in a neutral-toned outfit, while the rest of the family poses joyously for the camera. The mood is celebratory, intimate, and full of warmth — reflecting the atmosphere of the closely-guarded wedding festivities.
Alongside the post, Sheetal wrote, “Love shared is love multiplied. #shatamaanambhavati.”
In her Instagram stories, she added a heartfelt note: “Harmony is the real blessing.”
The message resonated strongly with fans, many of whom flooded the comments section with wishes and blessings. “We want Sam to be happy like this forever,” wrote one follower, while another added, “Soooo happy for you.” Several fans also commented on Sheetal’s caption, calling it “profound” and “beautiful.”
Timeline of the wedding announcement
Speculation about Samantha and Raj’s wedding peaked on November 30 when a Reddit post claimed the ceremony would be held the next day at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The rumours turned out to be accurate.
On December 1, Samantha confirmed the news by sharing official photos of the wedding on Instagram, ending months of speculation about her relationship with the filmmaker. The couple, rumoured to have been dating since 2024, was often spotted together at events. Samantha’s frequent posts featuring Raj on social media further fuelled public curiosity, although neither addressed the rumours until the wedding announcement.
A spiritual ceremony rooted in tradition
The wedding was a private Bhuta Shuddha Vivaha, conducted near the Linga Bhairavi within the Isha Foundation premises. Only close family and friends were in attendance, including Samantha’s long-time friends Nandini Reddy, Shilpa Reddy, and designer Kresha Bajaj.
The serene, spiritual setting aligned with the couple’s personal inclinations and their desire for an intimate, peaceful ceremony away from public glare.
Their past relationships
Raj Nidimoru was previously married to Shhyamali De in 2015. It remains unknown when the couple separated, as Shhyamali had made a social media post for him as recently as 2023.
Samantha was earlier married to actor Naga Chaitanya from 2017 until their divorce in 2021. Naga Chaitanya has since remarried; he tied the knot with actor Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4, 2024.
Warm public response continues
The newly surfaced mehendi photo has added to the outpouring of goodwill extended toward Samantha and Raj since their wedding announcement. Fans continue to celebrate seeing the actor happy and content, expressing hope that the couple enjoys a loving, harmonious married life.
As more glimpses from the ceremony slowly emerge, the wedding remains one of the most heartwarming celebrity moments of the month — one filled with joy, spirituality, and genuine togetherness.