Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru have fueled dating rumors after Samantha shared photos from a pickleball event on February 1, where she is seen holding his hand. The pictures, featuring Samantha cheering for her team, Chennai Super Champs, went viral, with fans speculating about their relationship. Neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed the rumors. Raj, known for directing The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny, has collaborated with Samantha on multiple projects, including the upcoming Rakht Brahmand. Samantha, who was married to Naga Chaitanya in 2017, separated from him in 2021.