Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently tasted success with her action film Maa Inti Bangaaram, which she also produced. The film is directed by Nandini Reddy and written by Raj Nidimoru. Raj and Samantha returned to Hyderabad on Tuesday to celebrate the film’s ₹100 crore box office success. A sweet moment between the couple has now won hearts. (Also Read: ₹100 crore? Producer Himank reveals 5 pointers”>How can a film like Maa Inti Bangaaram be shot in 54 days and make ₹100 crore? Producer Himank reveals 5 pointers)
Raj Nidimoru high-fives Samantha Ruth Prabhu in happiness
Samantha and Raj celebrated Maa Inti Bangaaram’s success with the film’s cast and crew in Hyderabad on Tuesday. As pictures and videos of the success meet began circulating on social media, one sweet moment between the couple caught everyone’s attention. Raj could be seen holding his hand up to high-five his wife. Samantha, who’s grinning with happiness, notices his hand and gives him a high-five in return. They could also be seen chatting away with large grins on their faces. Samantha wore red for the occasion, with her baby bump visible under a kurta.
Fans thought it was the cutest thing ever. “I just love Raj Nidimoru garu, he is such a supporting husband,” commented one fan with heart emojis. “See her face, baby,” wrote another, commenting about Samantha’s glow. “Sam get perfect husband,” commented one happy fan, while another wrote, “She deserves such happiness.” Numerous others commented with heart and heart eye emojis in support of Samantha and Raj. Other moments from the success meet show the couple posing for clicks with the team while holding up shields bearing the ₹100 crore success figure.
About Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Raj Nidimoru
Samantha was married to actor Naga Chaitanya from 2017 to 2021, and Raj was married to Shhyamali De from 2015 to an unknown period. The couple sparked dating rumours around 2023 after having previously worked together in The Family Man Season 2 (2021) and Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024). In 2024, Samantha began posting pictures of Raj on her social media, and the couple was often spotted together at pickleball events. Raj and Samantha made their relationship official at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore with a yogic ceremony.
They most recently worked together in Maa Inti Bangaaram, directed by Nandini Reddy. Samantha starred and produced the film that Raj wrote and creative produced. The film was released on June 19 and grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing female-led Telugu film. After the film’s release and success, Samantha confirmed to the press that she was expecting her first baby with Raj. She has given fans a sneak peek of her pregnancy journal on her social media.
