Raj Nidimoru is the creator behind hits like The Family Man and Farzi (Photo: Social Media)
On a whim, Samantha Ruth Prabhu sent shockwaves among her fans this week by making her wedding pictures with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru public, stating December 1, 2025, was a definitive day in their lives. Instantly, public interest geared toward Raj, a popular but low-profile creator whose works have defined contemporary Indian streaming content.
Raj Nidimoru is an Indian film director and screenwriter known as half of the powerhouse filmmaking tandem Raj & DK. Growing up in Tirupati and being raised by a conservative Telugu family, he has forged a career marked by maverick narration, acerbic wit and genre-bending stories. His trajectory from software engineering in the United States to Indian cinema has helped in bringing forth his voice.
Born on August 4, 1975, Raj is 50 years old. His career spans more than two decades in films and streaming content, placing him among India's most influential contemporary creators.
Raj did his B. Tech in Computer Science from Sri Venkateswara University. Later, he went to the US for higher studies and worked in the tech field before turning to filmmaking, which gave his work a clean structure with analytical depth.
Raj was born to Krishna Nidimoru, who is from an academic background and whose influence has shaped Raj's disciplined work attitude.
His mother, Rama Ratnakra, played an important part in shaping his cultural values and his strong attachment to his hometown.
Raj married filmmaker Shyamali De in 2015. They legally separated in 2022 but kept their personal life private.
Raj started off with indie projects like Flavors and 99, then gained mainstream attention with Shor in the City and cult favourite Go Goa Gone. His biggest breakthrough came with the streaming hit The Family Man. Later, he made Farzi, Guns & Gulaabs and the Indian adaptation of Citadel.
His net worth falls between Rs. 85–100 crore and his monthly income is around Rs. 25–40 lakh.
In 2017, Samantha married actor Naga Chaitanya. The two parted ways in 2021. A year later, Raj's marriage with Shyamali came to an end. Both have kept their personal journeys separate from their professional lives until recent years.
The two first met during The Family Man 2, where Samantha was Raji. It was during the shoot of Citadel: Honey Bunny that their bond grew stronger. By 2024, fans started to notice a growing closeness through subtle social-media hints. In 2025, they came out as a couple, and their love culminated in an intimate temple wedding.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and aims to present a factual, respectful overview without intruding into private lives.
