Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru sealed their relationship in a quiet and deeply traditional wedding at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore on December 1. The actor shared the first set of photos on Instagram on Monday, giving everyone a look at the peaceful, spiritual atmosphere of the ceremony. Her close friend Shilpa Reddy followed with more moments from the day, adding personal glimpses that fans had been waiting for.
A calm, traditional ceremony at dawn
According to Shilpa, the wedding began at 6 a.m. and followed the Linga Bhairavi Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha, a yogic ritual rooted in ancient tradition. She described it as a ceremony designed to help two people connect on an elemental level rather than just through social or cultural customs.
The visuals she shared showed a serene setup decorated with soft white flowers, pink roses, brass lamps and woven baskets. The venue looked calm and earthy, in line with the foundation’s spiritual atmosphere.
Warm moments and vivah kanukalu
One photo shared by Shilpa captured Samantha and Raj sitting next to each other in their wedding outfits, exchanging affectionate looks. Another clip revealed the vivah kanukalu—the thoughtful gift set given to guests. The box included incense made from Isha’s flowers, a message from Sadhguru, chocolate bars crafted in India and a perfume from Secret Alchemist, a brand Samantha often uses.
In another picture, Shilpa was seated beside Samantha, holding her hand while the actor smiled warmly at her. Both Samantha and Raj had already exchanged garlands. Shilpa mentioned she wore a simple green handwoven kanchi cotton sari paired with traditional temple jewelry for the occasion.
A look at their personal histories
Samantha was earlier married to actor Naga Chaitanya from 2017 to 2021. He remarried actor Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024 in a ceremony hosted at Annapurna Studios. Raj Nidimoru was previously married to Shhyamali De, and the two are believed to have separated in 2022.
The diamond ring that caught the internet’s attention
While the couple received lots of love online, Samantha’s wedding ring became an unexpected talking point. The large diamond stood out instantly in the photos, and fans quickly began discussing its unusual shape and clarity.
Some also noticed that the ring wasn’t entirely new to her Instagram feed. Followers pointed out that Samantha had already worn the same piece in earlier posts, including a photo from February 13, 2025. The ring had quietly appeared in several close-up shots before the wedding announcement, which now feels like a subtle hint she dropped months in advance.
