Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares heartwarming moment as Raj Nidimoru gets ready for fatherhood ahead of baby's arrival

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, are preparing to welcome their first child together. In a recent social media story, Samantha shared a heartwarming glimpse of Raj embracing his upcoming fatherhood responsibilities. The picture showed him assembling a baby monitor floor stand as the couple gets ready for their little one's arrival.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru expecting first child in December

According to reports, Samantha and Raj are expected to welcome their baby in December. Speculation surrounding Samantha's pregnancy began after several videos of the actress surfaced online, prompting fans to notice what they believed was a visible baby bump.


The rumours gained further attention until Samantha addressed the speculation by announcing that she would be taking maternity leave after wrapping up her ongoing projects.

Samantha and Raj's wedding

Samantha and Raj tied the knot on December 1, 2025. The couple chose to keep their wedding celebrations private, marking the beginning of their journey together.

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How Samantha and Raj's love story began

The two first collaborated on the second season of ‘The Family Man’, which premiered in 2021. Raj, one half of the filmmaker duo Raj & DK, was behind the direction and production of the popular spy thriller, while Samantha received widespread appreciation for her performance in the series.

They later reunited for another spy thriller, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, directed by Raj and featuring Samantha alongside Varun Dhawan.

Before their relationship became a topic of public discussion, the two had established a strong professional association built on their creative collaboration. Dating rumours surrounding them first surfaced in 2024.

In the months that followed, Raj frequently appeared in Samantha's social media posts, often alongside their friends and colleagues. The two were also spotted together at several public events and during trips, further fuelling speculation about their relationship.