Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates new beginnings with Raj Nidimoru on first Makar Sankranti after marriage

Samantha Ruth Prabhi took to Instagram to give her fans a glimpse into how she celebrated her Makar Sankranti after marriage with Raj Nidimoru.

Published on: Jan 16, 2026, 13:57:01 IST

By Sugandha Rawal

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Makar Sankranti was especially memorable this year, as she celebrated the festival for the first time with her husband and producer Raj Nidimoru. She marked the occasion by sharing a goofy selfie with him.

On December 1, last year, Samantha surprised all her fans by sharing pictures of her wedding ceremony with Raj.

Samantha celebrates new beginnings with Raj

On Thursday, Samantha took to Instagram Stories to give her fans a glimpse into how she celebrated her first Makar Sankranti after her marriage with Raj.

Samantha shared a selfie in which both are seen posing while the actor is seen making a goofy face. Samantha shared the sweet picture with Raj and wrote, "Sankranthi vibes." In the photo, Samantha and Raj were seen seated in a car, twinning in red traditional outfits. While both embraced ethnic wear, Samantha struck a goofy expression while Raj was seen smiling.

Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayana, Makara, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu festival celebrated throughout India and Nepal. It marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn (Makar Rashi), and symbolises new beginnings, hope, and the promise of prosperity.

Some days back, Samantha and Raj were spotted arriving at Hyderabad airport. Several videos of the outing surfaced on social media, with fans swooning over her style with her mangalsutra stealing the spotlight.

Samantha gets married to Raj Nidimoru

On December 1, last year, Samantha surprised all her fans by sharing pictures of her wedding ceremony with Raj. The couple tied the knot in Coimbatore in an intimate, yogic wedding. After their wedding, they went on a getaway to Lisbon, Portugal.

Samantha worked with Raj & DK for the 2021 Prime Video web series The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny in 2023. She divorced Naga Chaitanya in 2021, and it is unknown when Raj separated from Shhyamali De. In 2024, speculation intensified after they were frequently spotted together at events, and Samantha began posting pictures with Raj on her social media. They kept mum about their romance at that time, and made it official after they got married.

On the work front, Samantha is now working with Raj & DK on Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.

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Sugandha Rawal
Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More

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