The wedding of popular actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, which took place on December 1, 2025, has officially been celebrated. However, the moment capturing the nation's attention is the deeply moving and spiritual welcome extended to Samantha by her new husband's family, particularly through a heartfelt note shared by Raj's sister, Sheetal Nidimoru.
Sheetal Nidimoru's Heartfelt Welcome Note for Samantha
Sheetal Nidimoru took to Instagram to share the first family photograph of the newlyweds, accompanying it with an emotional message that has resonated widely. She described the day as spiritually aligned and profoundly meaningful as she embraced Samantha into the Nidimoru family.
In her post, Sheetal recounted a moment of prayer at the Chandrakund during the pradoṣha time. "I found myself embracing the Shivalingam with a heart full of tears. Not tears of pain... but tears of gratitude," she wrote. She expressed gratitude for the peace she felt, the clarity surrounding their family, and the "gentle alignment" in Raj and Samantha's journey together.
Praising the couple's approach, she added, "As a family we feel so proud of how they are walking forward... with calm dignity, honesty, and a steadiness that only comes when two hearts choose the same path with intention." She affirmed the family's full and joyful support for the couple.
Sheetal concluded her touching note with a prayer: "May everyone find a love that feels this peaceful, this steady, and this right." Samantha responded to the post with a loving comment featuring a crying and a heart emoji, writing, "Love you."
An Intimate Spiritual Ceremony at Isha Foundation
The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The wedding was an intimate affair, attended by only 30–35 close family members and friends.
They followed the Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ritual, a spiritual process aligned with Sadhguru's philosophy, which both Samantha and Raj have long been connected to. Samantha looked radiant in a traditional red silk saree with golden work, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, gajra, and mehendi. Raj complemented her in a white kurta-pajama paired with a cream Nehru jacket.
Samantha shared glimpses from their special day on her Instagram, simply captioning the photos with the date: "01.12.2025".
From Co-Stars to Life Partners: Tracing Their Relationship
The relationship between Samantha and Raj reportedly began professionally. The two first met during the shoot of the web series 'The Family Man 2', where Samantha's performance was widely acclaimed. They later reunited for the project 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' starring Varun Dhawan.
Over the past year, their frequent public appearances together fueled speculation among fans and media, which eventually culminated in the confirmation of their wedding news. Prior to this union, Samantha was married to actor Naga Chaitanya from 2017 to 2021. Raj Nidimoru was previously married to Shhyamali De, with reports suggesting a separation in 2022.
The wedding marks a new beginning for the couple, celebrated not just with traditional rituals but with an overwhelming sense of familial love and spiritual peace that has clearly won the hearts of their well-wishers online.
