If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram today, you’ve probably seen the news: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in a quiet, intimate ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025. But who is this man suddenly stepping into the spotlight as Samantha’s husband? Let’s break down everything you need to know about Raj Nidimoru — the brains behind “The Family Man,” Citadel: Honey Bunny, and now, one half of Tollywood’s hottest new power couple.
Raj Nidimoru: From Engineer to OTT King
Raj Nidimoru is best known as one half of the hit filmmaking duo Raj & DK, alongside Krishna Dasarakothapalli (DK). Together, they’ve created some of the most talked-about Indian content in recent years, including:
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The spy thriller series The Family Man (Amazon Prime Video)
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The crime-comedy Farzi (Amazon Prime Video)
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The quirky dark comedy Guns & Gulaabs (Netflix)
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The cult zombie comedy film Go Goa Gone
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The horror-comedy blockbuster Stree (as producers)
Before all this, Raj was actually a software engineer. He did his B.Tech in Computer Science from SVU College of Engineering in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and later moved to the US for further studies in software engineering. It was there that he and DK started making short films together, eventually quitting their tech careers to fully dive into filmmaking in India.
Raj & DK’s style is known for its sharp writing, genre-bending plots, and a mix of dark humour and high-stakes action, which is exactly why they’ve become go‑to creators for big OTT platforms.
Raj Nidimoru: The Man Behind Samantha’s New Chapter
Raj Nidimoru, born on August 4, 1975, is a Telugu filmmaker who’s worked across Hindi and Telugu cinema and series. He’s not just a director; he’s also a writer and producer, which means he’s involved in shaping the story, script, and overall look of his projects from the ground up.
How He’s Connected to Samantha
Raj and Samantha’s professional paths crossed on major projects like:
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The Family Man 2 (where Samantha had a cameo)
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The Indian spin-off Citadel: Honey Bunny (where she plays the lead)
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The upcoming series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom (Netflix)
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Their on‑screen collaboration slowly turned into a real‑life romance, with fans noticing their growing closeness in 2024. They never made a big public announcement, but Samantha’s Instagram posts and their frequent holiday pictures made it clear they were serious. Now, with their wedding on December 1, 2025, Raj has officially become Samantha’s second husband (after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya).
His Personal Life Before Samantha
Before marrying Samantha, Raj was married to Shhyamali De, an assistant director who has worked with big names like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. The couple tied the knot in 2015 and had a low‑key, long‑term relationship, but they officially divorced in 2022 after about seven years of marriage.
Raj has often spoken about how Shhyamali’s non‑film background and her psychology background helped him stay grounded and gave him valuable perspective, especially in casting and character development. Their separation was kept private, and there’s no public record of any legal drama or public blame game.
Net Worth & Lifestyle
As of late 2025, Raj Nidimoru’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of ₹83–89 crore (roughly USD 10 million), according to reports citing Daily Jagran and other financial sources. This comes from his earnings as a director, writer, and producer on high‑budget films and OTT series, plus backend profits from hits like The Family Man and Stree.
When you combine his wealth with Samantha’s (estimated at around ₹100 crore), the couple is now one of the richest power couples in the South Indian film industry, with major stakes in both production and performance.
What People Should Know About Raj Nidimoru
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He’s not a mainstream “hero” director; he’s a writer‑director‑producer who thrives in the OTT space, especially thrillers and dark comedies.
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He’s known for being low‑profile and private, rarely doing big media interviews or red‑carpet events.
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His work with DK has won multiple awards, including Filmfare OTT Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards for The Family Man and Farzi.
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He’s now not just Samantha’s husband, but also her creative partner, having worked closely with her on Citadel: Honey Bunny and upcoming projects.
So, if you’re wondering who Raj Nidimoru is — he’s the quiet, sharp‑thinking filmmaker who helped redefine Indian OTT content, and now, he’s the man who’s walking into 2025 with Samantha Ruth Prabhu by his side.
