Is Samantha Ruth Prabhu dropping hints about a new romance? Fans are certainly buzzing after the star shared a fun video from her recent Dubai trip. Among clips of her enjoying the sunny city, eagle-eyed followers spotted a fleeting moment that has set the rumor mill spinning: Samantha holding a man’s hand.
This quick glimpse has everyone wondering if she just subtly confirmed her relationship with producer-director Raj Nidimoru. For a while now, whispers of an affair between Samantha and Raj have been circling. It seems her personal life is grabbing more headlines than her movies these days.
Who is the Mystery Man?
The big question on everyone’s mind is, “Whose hand is it?” Many are guessing it belongs to Raj Nidimoru. This small, blink-and-you-miss-it shot in her Instagram reel has led some fans to believe that Samantha is finally making a soft announcement about her relationship.
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A History of Speculation
Samantha’s professional connection with Raj Nidimoru (and his partner DK) is well-known. She starred in their superhit web series “The Family Man Season 2.” She also worked with Varun Dhawan in their series “Citadel Honey Bunny.” Plus, their upcoming project “Rakht Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom” is also being directed by Raj and DK. This long history of working together gives some weight to the rumors.
Talk about their romance first started after “The Family Man Season 2” became a hit. Since then, they’ve been seen together often. A viral photo even showed Samantha and Raj looking quite cozy on a flight. Raj has also appeared in other photos with Samantha. In July, they attended the Telugu Association of North America’s 2025 event together. This public appearance only added fuel to the fire, making the dating rumors even stronger.
Despite all the speculation and public sightings, neither Samantha nor Raj has officially confirmed their relationship. For now, fans are left to decode subtle hints like a hand held in Dubai. We’ll have to wait and see if this mysterious hand leads to a full-fledged announcement!