How Samantha and Raj Nidimoru Fell in Love: Full Relationship Timeline via Instagram

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru surprised everyone when they exchanged vows in a quiet Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre on December 1, 2025. Although the two consistently brushed aside speculation about their relationship, the signs had been present across Samantha’s social media for years.

Through four years of Instagram updates—from The Family Man to Citadel: Honey Bunny, from premieres to festive get-togethers—Samantha had unknowingly documented the growth of their bond long before the public noticed. Now, with their wedding images going viral, here is a full chronology of their story, revealed entirely through her posts, showing how a professional connection transformed into a personal one.

June 4, 2021 – The Beginning of Their Collaboration

Samantha first appeared in a post with Raj after the release of The Family Man 2, where she played Raji. She expressed her gratitude for the audience’s feedback, saying the role demanded both sensitivity and balance, and thanked Raj and DK for trusting her with it.

November 22, 2021 – “An evening to remember”

Wearing a striking red outfit at an event, Samantha posed with Raj, DK and Manoj Bajpayee (who joined virtually). She described the night as special and credited the team for making the experience memorable.

March 8, 2023 – A Selfie Moment

During their work on Citadel, Samantha posted a cheerful selfie with Raj, captioning it with the names of the key team members.

April 20, 2023 – The Citadel Phase Begins

As promotions and shoots for Citadel picked up, Samantha shared more pictures with the cast and crew. In one post from the global premiere in London, she mentioned feeling honoured to be among some of the finest names in the industry.

July 13, 2023 – “The family I didn’t know I needed”

This post was possibly the earliest sign of something deeper between Samantha and Raj. In her heartfelt note, she referred to Raj and DK as the “family she never realised she needed,” thanking them for their support through all her challenges.

January 30, 2024 – A Special Screening

The pair reunited for a small screening of Citadel: Honey Bunny. Samantha marked the moment with a caption hinting at their excitement.

September 25, 2024 – From London With the Citadel Team

Sharing photos from London, she captioned them with, “All eyes on the spies,” featuring herself, Raj, and the rest of the Citadel crew.

November 29, 2024 – Feeling Grateful

Another picture with the Citadel team followed, where she called it a beautiful evening spent with people she cherished.

February 13, 2025 – A Hidden Clue

A ring on her finger in a February post—ignored at the time—now seems to hint that Raj may have proposed to her then. She captioned the photo with a simple white heart, the same emoji she used in her wedding announcement.

May 14, 2025 – A Close Selfie Sparks Talks

Although it was shared as a professional moment related to their film Subham, the selfie of the two together kicked off widespread speculation about their relationship. She thanked supporters for celebrating their first project as producers under Tralala Moving Pictures.

May 17, 2025 – Flashing the Ring

Samantha’s custom-made, portrait-cut diamond ring—her engagement ring—had actually appeared on her timeline months before fans noticed it.

July 8, 2025 – Their Detroit Trip

A vacation picture from Detroit, posted without a caption, triggered fresh rumours about the couple making their relationship public.

October 20, 2025 – Diwali With Raj

Samantha posted warm Diwali photos from her intimate family celebration, where Raj was also present. She wrote that she was filled with gratitude.

November 7, 2025 – The First Public Step

Just weeks before their wedding, Samantha posted a cozy picture with Raj from a brand event, strengthening speculation about their romantic relationship.

December 1, 2025 – The Wedding

Samantha and Raj tied the knot at the Isha Yoga Centre in a quiet and deeply personal ceremony. She announced the marriage by sharing a series of wedding photos captioned simply, “01.12.2025.”