Who is Raj Nidimoru? Family Man director, who married Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has net worth of Rs…
Learn about Raj Nidimoru, the filmmaker behind The Family Man, his marriage to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, career highlights, and about his estimated net worth.
On the morning of December 1, 2025, the entertainment world woke up to the surprising news that Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru had reportedly tied the knot. The couple confirmed the union via a post shared by Samantha, marking the date of their wedding.
The ceremony was private, held at the sacred Linga Bhairavi Temple inside Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, with only close friends and family, around 30 guests in attendance. Samantha appeared in a traditional red saree, while Raj wore a white kurta-pajama with a sand-colored jacket.
Who is Raj Nidimoru?
Raj Nidimoru hails from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. He studied engineering, specifically computer science, at SVU College of Engineering before moving abroad and working as a software engineer. However, his passion for storytelling and cinema, along with creative drive, led him to take a bold leap away from tech and step into filmmaking. Together with his longtime collaborator Krishna DK (the duo popularly known as Raj & DK), Raj made his directorial debut with the 2009 crime-comedy film 99, marking the beginning of a new, daring chapter in his life.
Over the years, Raj & DK carved a niche with their distinct style: mixing genres, strong scripts, sharp characters and a brand of storytelling that blends humour, realism, and social relevance. Their work, across films and web series, began to resonate widely, helping redefine expectations from India(BHARAT)n cinema and OTT content.
The relationship of Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Rumours about Raj and Samantha’s relationship started doing the rounds around early 2024. Gradually, public sightings and social media posts featuring them together added fuel to speculation. Professionally, they had already worked together: Samantha starred in projects helmed by Raj, including the second season of The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny, fostering a bond that reportedly deepened with time.
Over the months, their closeness became more visible, shared events, public appearances and collaborative work. While neither made a public declaration about a relationship until the wedding, the consistent association quietly set the stage for what many now call a natural progression from friendship and collaboration to life partners.
More about Raj Nidimoru and wedding
Their private wedding at Isha Yoga Centre not only surprised fans but also marked a milestone, from rumours and professional camaraderie to marital commitment. The intimate ceremony, minimal, spiritual, and heartfelt, reflected their preference for simplicity over grandeur.
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As for finances: media reports estimate Raj Nidimoru’s net worth at around Rs 83-85 crore, accrued from his work as director, producer and screenwriter in films and OTT series. In comparison, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s net worth is reportedly between Rs 101–110 crore, thanks to her acting, brand endorsements, and investments.
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