Speculation about Samantha and Raj Nidimoru began around 2024, strengthened by their frequent professional collaborations (The Family Man 2, Citadel: Honey Bunny, and upcoming Rakht Brahmand).
A 2023 X post by user @UmairSandu made provocative claims, alleging Samantha was encountering in “one-night stands” and was “sex-addicted” post-divorce. These claims are unverified, lack believable evidence, and appear to be negative gossip, not reflective of real events.
There aren’t exclusive informations that confirm, Raj Nidimoru was married to someone who was Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s friend. but as per our enquiry, we have come up with few reasons why we think Raj Nidimoru’s ex wife,Shhyamali De was Samantha’s friend.
There is no direct evidence or information that Shhyamali De was a close friend of Samantha Ruth Prabhu. They may have crossed paths professionally, as Shhyamali worked in the film industry, but no reports confirm a personal friendship, but when we studied Samantha’s social media handles, we came across some interesting things.
As per the claims and reports made by Samantha and her PR team, Raj Nidimoru found his love Samantha after his divorce in 2022. But a YouTuber posted a shocking fact that Samantha was close with Shhyamali since 2021, even before the divorce. They might have met at the sets of Family Man 2, but however it is, it seems like she was close enough with Shyyamali to like Shyyamali’s posts on Instagram, during the 2021-2022 timeline.
Note: Right now, all the likes from Samantha on Shhyamali’s posts have been removed.
Shhyamali’s Instagram posts in May 2025, such as “Create good karma. Help people and treat people fairly” and “I send blessings and love to everyone who thinks of me,” have been interpreted as responses to the Samantha-Raj rumors. These posts are unclear and don’t directly indict Samantha of cheating or being a “home-breaker.”
Samantha’s public outings with Nidimoru, such as the Tirupati Balaji temple visit in April 2025 or the pickleball event, were in group settings or professional contexts, reducing the appearance of inappropriateness.
Her Sydney vacation in April 2025 included a photo of a hand cupping her face, sparking speculation, but she didn’t clarify who was with her, keeping her personal life mysterious
Public Denials Through Reps:
Samantha’s manager has been instrumental in quashing rumors. In May 2025, when reports surfaced about her and Nidimoru planning to move in together, her manager told Hindustan Times the claims were “false,” effectively disregarding speculation without Samantha directly engaging.
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