-
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu dropped a surprise announcement today when she posted pictures of her secret wedding to director Raj Nidimoru, one half of filmmaking duo Raj and DK. Netizens and fellow industry colleagues were abuzz with excitement as they flooded her post with congratulatory messages and well wishes.
The stunning pictures show details of the couple’s wedding ceremony which took place in the Ling Bhairavi Temple located at the Isha Yoga Centre near Coimbatore according to the Hindustan Times. There were only 30 guests in attendance, making for a very private and intimate ceremony. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram) -
News of the wedding came amid building speculation that the couple was planning to take the big plunge soon. The rumour mill started churning further when Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife started posting cryptic messages a few weeks before the occasion via her Instagram page. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
A first look at the newly weds! Samantha was resplendent in a stunning red silk saree while Raj looked dapper in a white kurta with a beige Nehru coat. The couple was glowing with an inner, uncontainable joy. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
To new beginnings: Samantha posted a series of pictures which captured important details of the ceremony. Here, the exchange of rings can be seen – take a look at the actress’s dazzling bridal jewellery. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
An artistic shot which captured the poignant burning of the ritual flame while the couple bent their heads and folded their arms in prayer. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
A clearer look into the couple’s traditional Hindu marriage ceremony. Both husband and wife were deeply focused on the priest’s words and were gracefully bent down in supplication. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
Samantha Ruth Prabhu flaunted her giant wedding ring as she carefully held on to Raj Nidimoru. Fans were also able to see details of her intricate mehndi designs as well as the details of her gorgeous saree and jewellery. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
The couple reportedly started seeing each other at the end of 2024 with Samantha even posting pictures of her beau, but not officially confirming the relationship. She skipped soft launching her boyfriend, and instead went straight into hard launching her husband. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
The actress is currently shooting for her next project Maa Inti Bangaram, an upcoming Telugu film which will be directed by Nandini Reddy. This is her second collaboration with the director who previously worked with her on the 2019 hit film Oh! Baby. (Image source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram)
-
Raj Nidimoru’s last project was the 2024 Prime Video’s spy action OTT series Citadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The show was a spin-off of the American series Citadel but was cancelled after 1 season. His filmography includes movies like Go Goa Gone, Stree, Shor in the City, The Family Man and many more. (Image source: Raj Nidimoru/Instagram)
74,000 Indians leave UK as net migration drops 80%, skilled worker visas plunge
