Samantha Ruth Prabhu sparks chatter again as Raj Nidimoru glares at paps from car

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru were once again seen together in Mumbai, adding fuel to the ongoing speculation about their rumoured relationship. The two were spotted leaving a popular restaurant late Wednesday night. While Samantha looked relaxed and smiled at the paparazzi, Raj appeared visibly annoyed by the media attention.

In the video that quickly went viral, Raj joins Samantha in the same car after she exits the restaurant first. He is seen glaring at the paps from inside the vehicle before they drive away. His stern expression has now become a point of discussion online. Their repeated public appearances have only added to the gossip, though both remain silent on their relationship status.

For the outing, Samantha opted for a white and navy striped full-sleeve sweater, wore her soft curls loose on one side, and chose a no-makeup look. Her minimal accessories included a black handbag and a few delicate bracelets. Raj kept it low-key in a black cap and olive jacket, looking visibly tense as cameras followed them.

Earlier this month, Samantha posted pictures from her trip to Detroit, Michigan, where she attended the TANA 2025 event. Among the photos, fans quickly spotted Raj Nidimoru’s presence, including a moment where his arm was placed warmly around her. That particular image caught wide attention and further strengthened dating rumours.

The buzz began after the two worked together on Citadel: Honey Bunny, which Raj co-directed with Krishna D.K. Since then, several signs both on and off social media have led fans to believe there’s more than just a professional bond.

Pinkvilla recently quoted a source claiming that Raj and Samantha have been looking at properties together, with plans to live in the same space. The source also mentioned that Raj had divorced his wife Shhyamali in 2022. However, Samantha’s manager dismissed the moving-in rumours in a brief response to Hindustan Times. Neither Samantha nor Raj has officially addressed the relationship rumours yet.