When Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru tied the knot in an intimate Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the Isha Yoga Center on December 1, 2025, the Internet was taken by surprise. While the couple had long dodged rumors of a possible romance, the clues were all there in plain sight.Across four years of Instagram posts, from ‘The Family Man’ to ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, to red carpet premieres and Diwali celebrations, Samantha had been chronicling her connection with Raj long before the world realized it.Now, with their wedding photos flooding the Internet, here’s a complete relationship timeline, told entirely through the actress’ own posts, charting how a professional partnership evolved into a personal love story.
June 4, 2021 – The collaboration that started it all
Sam’s first post with Raj came following the release of ‘The Family Man 2’, in which she played the role of Raji. In her post, she wrote, “Reading all the reviews and comments fills my heart with so much joy .. RAJI will always be special. When @rajanddk approached me to do the character, I was aware that portraying Raji’s character required sensitivity and balance…”
November 22, 2021 – “An evening to remember”
All decked up in red, the actress hit the red carpet of an event, joined by director-duo Raj and DK and co-star Manoj Bajpayee, who joined in virtually. Sharing photos from the event, she wrote, “About last night .. With the people who make all the difference @rajanddk @bajpayee.manoj #aparnapurohit @primevideoin #TheFamilyMan An evening to remember.”
March 8, 2023 – Smiling for selfies
After working together on ‘The Family Man’, Sam’s next big venture with Raj was in the spy action series ‘Citadel’. Sharing a selfie with the director she wrote, “Only @rajanddk @varundvn”
April 20, 2023 – The Citadel chapter begins
The hectic ‘Citadel’ schedules and promotions, meant more posts of the actress with her director and cast members. Sharing one such pic from a promotional event, she wrote, “Truly humbled to be amongst some of the world’s best at the Global Premiere of Citadel in London…”
July 13, 2023 – “The family I didn’t know I needed”
The possible first hint at a developing relationship between the two came when the actress in her wrap note, gushed about Raj and DK becoming, “The family I didn’t know I needed. Thank you for helping me fight every single battle and never ever giving up on me..”
January 30, 2024 – Watch party
The duo reunited months later to watch bits from their ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ series. Marking the special milestone, Sam wrote, “Finally, we got to watch something… And we are like.”
September 25, 2024 – London diaries
“All eyes on the spies in 🇬🇧,” she captioned the post that saw the actress and director posing together along with the rest of the ‘Citadel’ team.
November 29, 2024 – Part of the team
Sharing another photo with her ‘Citadel’ team and director, the actress captioned the post as, “A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude.”
February 13, 2025 – The first hint of something brewing
Although at the time, no one made anything of the huge ring on her finger, a look back hints that Raj may have popped the question to Sam in February this year. Interestingly, the actress captioned the post with a single white heart emoji, the same emoji she used to caption her wedding post.
May 14, 2025 – Cuddled up for a selfie
While the two posed together as collaborators and producers of the film, this post may have actually launched them as a couple, both personally and professionally. Sam captioned the post as, “Thank you for watching, feeling and celebrating #SUBHAM with us! Our very first step—fuelled by heart, madness and the belief that new, fresh stories matter! We are @tralalamovingpictures And with Subham, the journey has begun. What a start!”
May 17, 2025 – Samantha flaunts her diamond ring
Samantha’s stunning diamond ring, the same portrait-cut, custom-made engagement ring, that sent fans into a meltdown, has been on her timeline, hiding in plain sight for over 7 months.
July 8, 2025 – Detroit trip
No caption needed for this holiday post that started a wave of rumors that the two may finally be going public with their rumored romance.
October 20, 2025 – Diwali with Raj and family
Samantha was “Filled with gratitude” in her Diwali post with Raj. The actress shared photos from her intimate celebrations with her family, which had Raj joining the bunch.
November 7, 2025 – Going public
Just a month before tying the knot, Sam set tongues wagging when she cuddled up with Raj for a photo during a brand launch event.
December 1, 2025 – The Wedding
Samantha marries Raj Nidimoru at the Isha Yoga Center in a sacred, minimal, deeply personal ceremony. She shared her first wedding photos with the caption, “01.12.2025.”See More: Meet Shyamali De; Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife in spotlight after his wedding to Samantha Ruth Prabhu
