Since her break-up with Naga Chaitanya, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been making headlines—not only for her daring professional decisions, but also for her speculated personal life updates. The recent gossip among entertainment industry insiders is all about her increasing friendship with The Family Man co-creator and director, Raj Nidimoru.
Their friendship is said to have started on the set of The Family Man Season 2, where Samantha featured in the award-winning character Raji. That working relationship is said to have grown over time, with latest reports indicating that the pair could be more than friends now. Some publications have even gone ahead to speculate that their relationship could already be official.
Fuel to the fire was added by Samantha and Raj collaborating together once more for Citadel: Honey Bunny’s Indian adaptation, adding to their mutual understanding. Industry sources say Raj is now a good emotional and creative support system in Samantha’s life, particularly as she enters film production and looks at new horizons as a career opportunity.
Their proximity has not been ignored. The two have been seen together on several public occasions, posing for photographs and reveling in the company of one another. Samantha’s social media posts—showing candid photos with Raj—have only fueled the rumors.
The most recent controversy to set social media abuzz was at the recent TANA convention in Detroit. A photo of Raj with his arm spontaneously laid on Samantha’s shoulder went viral and had netizens and fans wondering about the dynamics of their relationship. The two appeared relaxed and contented, lending credibility to relationship rumors that had been making the rounds.
In a icing to it all, additional photos from a private dinner in America, with Samantha, Raj, and their inner circle of friends, have been making the rounds on social media—fueling yet more fan interest.
Even as the furor grows, both Samantha and Raj have been mum over their relationship status. While nothing concrete has been officially announced, fans keep their antennae twitching, watching every step they take.
