Who is Raj Nidimoru? Meet the filmmaker who secretly married Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Acclaimed filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, best known as one half of the celebrated creator duo Raj & DK, is back in the national spotlight—this time not for a streaming blockbuster but for his secret, now-official wedding to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at the Ling Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. Only around 30 close attendees were present, making it one of the most private celebrity weddings in recent memory.

While social media had buzzed for months about their alleged relationship, the formal confirmation of the ceremony has firmly placed Raj at the centre of mainstream public conversation—prompting a renewed look at the man behind some of India’s most influential modern storytelling.

Born in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Raj Nidimoru moved to the United States early in his career, where he teamed up with Krishna DK.

Together, the duo—popularly known as Raj & DK—crafted a fresh, irreverent filmmaking style that blended dark humour, genre twists, thriller elements, and contemporary social realities.

Their early films, including ‘Flavors’, ‘99’, and ‘Shor in the City’, earned them a strong critical base before they broke into the commercial big league.

Their cult zombie-comedy ‘Go Goa Gone’ and their story writing for ‘Stree’ expanded their reputation, but it was streaming that catapulted them into national fame.

‘The Family Man’—starring Manoj Bajpayee—became a cultural phenomenon, followed by across-the-board acclaim for ‘Farzi’ (2023), featuring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi.

Their global project ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ brought them into direct collaboration with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, marking the beginning of a creative and personal bond that grew steadily over the last year.

According to reports, Raj and Samantha were frequently spotted together at public outings, screenings, and travel locations through 2024–25, but both maintained silence about their personal lives. T

he intimacy of today’s wedding aligns with Raj’s long-held reputation for protecting his privacy. Prior to this, Raj was married to Shhyamali De; media reports confirm they divorced in 2022.

Professionally, Raj is regarded as one of the most inventive creators in the Indian entertainment landscape—known for razor-sharp writing, unexpected character arcs, and a fearless willingness to blend genres.

His work has been credited with reshaping India’s streaming ecosystem, inspiring a new wave of creators who lean into realism, complexity, and irreverence.

The official wedding with Samantha marks a new personal chapter for the filmmaker, while potentially opening the door to future collaborations between two of India’s most dynamic creative forces.

For fans, the union has come as a surprise but not a shock, given the pair’s growing closeness and mutual admiration visible over the past few months.

With their marriage now confirmed, Raj Nidimoru stands at a rare intersection of personal and professional evolution—cementing his place not just as a pioneering storyteller, but as one half of the country’s newest high-profile power couple.