A heartwarming moment between actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her filmmaker husband Raj Nidimoru has gone viral, leaving fans entirely in awe. The couple recently visited the Lord Balaji temple in Tirumala alongside the crew of their upcoming movie, Maa Inti Bangaaram, to seek blessings ahead of its release.
However, as they exited the temple, a massive wave of eager devotees and fans quickly swarmed the couple to get a closer look at Samantha.
A Protective Gesture Goes Viral
In a video rapidly circulating on social media, Raj Nidimoru—who is typically known to be low-key and reserved when it comes to public displays of affection—instinctively stepped up to protect his wife. He was seen wrapping a protective arm around Samantha and pulling her close, shielding her as their security team carefully navigated a path through the dense crowd.
The candid, protective gesture has melted hearts online, especially since Raj playfully declined to say “I love you” to Samantha on stage at a public event just recently.
Samantha & Raj: A Quick Timeline
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The Collaboration: The couple initially worked together on the critically acclaimed hit web series The Family Man 2.
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The Rumors: Relationship rumors first sparked when Samantha posted pictures from the World Pickleball League, actively cheering on the Chennai Super Champs with Raj right by her side.
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The Wedding: The duo officially tied the knot on December 1, 2025, celebrating their union with a private, intimate ceremony in Coimbatore.
About Maa Inti Bangaaram
The temple visit comes just before the highly anticipated release of Maa Inti Bangaaram. Here is a quick snapshot of the upcoming project:
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Genre: Family Action-Comedy
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Director: Nandini Reddy (marking a highly anticipated reunion with Samantha after their 2019 box-office success, Oh! Baby)
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Writers: Screenplay penned by Raj Nidimoru and Vasanth Maringanti
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Star Cast: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla, and Sreemukhi
