Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about her journey of healing and finding love again after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya. In a recent interview, she revealed that she had closed herself off emotionally after the split, thinking she would never be able to rely on anyone again. However, her relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru helped her trust and grow.
Raj played a significant role in Samantha's transformation, encouraging her to believe in love and trust again. She credits him for helping her become a better person, saying, "I'm a much better person because of the relationship I'm in. Because of the person Raj is".
The change in Samantha is noticeable not only to her but also to those around her. An old friend commented, "This is the first time in a long time that I feel like you're not struggling to breathe." Samantha attributes this change to her relationship with Raj, saying, "I'm not performing anymore".
Samantha and Raj's romance blossomed after working together on The Family Man and Citadel. They tied the knot on December 1, 2025, in an intimate ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The couple is now collaborating on a new film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, scheduled to release on May 15 this year.