Indian Top Star Samantha Secretly Remarries 'Family Man' Director Raj Nidimoru... Ex-Wife Calls It a "Desperate Act" in Controversial SNS Post

India's leading actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu (38) has secretly tied the knot with director Raj Nidimoru, who directed her life’s work 'The Family Man 2'. However, shortly after the wedding ceremony held amidst blessings, a cryptic message left by the groom's ex-wife has sparked heated discussions online.

According to local Indian media on the 2nd (local time), Samantha and Raj held a private wedding ceremony on the 1st at the Linga Bhairavi temple located in the spiritual sanctuary 'Isha Yoga Center' in Coimbatore.

◆ Red Sari and Rose Gold Blazer... 'Spiritual Union'

Samantha shared wedding photos through Instagram. She showcased classic beauty in a red embroidered sari and gold jewelry, while groom Raj added sophistication with a white kurta paired with a rose gold blazer. The couple reportedly blessed each other's future in a solemn manner according to traditional yoga rituals instead of a lavish party.

Their connection began in 2021 with the hit Amazon Prime series 'The Family Man Season 2'. At that time, Samantha played the bold rebel agent 'Raji', and Raj, who was in charge of production and direction, developed from colleagues to lovers after the success of the project.

◆ Overcoming the Pain of Divorce for a New Start... Ex-Wife's Cold Water?

This is Samantha's second marriage. She married actor Naga Chaitanya in 2017 but experienced the pain of separation in 2021. (Naga Chaitanya has remarried actress Sobhita Dhulipala in 2024.) Raj Nidimoru also divorced his ex-wife Shamalie Day in 2022.

Amidst the happy news, some noise has emerged. Raj's ex-wife Shamalie Day left a subjectless post on her Instagram story shortly after the couple's wedding news broke, stating "Desperate people do desperate things". Fans are speculating that this message is a 'shade' aimed at her ex-husband's remarriage.

Meanwhile, the newlywed couple is expected to balance both work and love. Currently, they are collaborating as business partners on the Telugu film 'Maa Inti Bangaram' directed by Nandini Reddy.