Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has once again found herself at the centre of dating rumours, this time with director Raj Nidimoru. Speculation about their relationship gained traction after the actress shared a series of pictures from a pickleball event, featuring Raj. One particular photo, where she is seen holding his hand, caught fans’ attention, further fuelling the rumours.

On February 1, Samantha shared several pictures from the World Pickleball League match on her Instagram. As the owner of the Chennai Super Champs pickleball team, she was present at the event to cheer for her team. In one of the pictures, she is seen walking alongside Raj, while another captures him watching her as she passionately supports her team. A group photo, where she is holding Raj’s hand, has sparked discussions among fans, with many wondering if this is her way of confirming their relationship.

Raj Nidimoru, known for his work as one half of the director duo Raj and DK, has helmed projects such as The Family Man, Farzi, Citadel: Honey Bunny, and Guns & Gulaabs. Samantha has previously worked with him on The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny. Their association continues as she collaborates with Raj and DK again for the upcoming series Rakht Brahmand. 

While neither Samantha nor Raj has commented on the dating rumours, their pictures together have left fans intrigued.