Samantha has often made headlines for various reasons. After her separation from Chaitanya she focused on her health and took a break from films. Now she is back to work with several exciting projects.
Recently rumors have been spreading that Samantha is in a relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The two have been seen together several times but have not confirmed anything.
This Diwali Sam celebrated the festival with Raj and his family. She shared pictures from the celebration on Instagram dressed beautifully in traditional attire.
The photos went viral, reigniting talks about their rumored relationship. Samantha has previously worked with Raj and DK in The Family Man 2 and Citadel, and she’s currently shooting for Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom with Aditya Roy Kapur, produced by them.
The actress is also preparing for her Telugu comeback with Maa Inti Bangaram, directed by Nandini Reddy.
#Samantha celebrated her Deepavali at #Raj (Raj & DK Directors) home ✨ to new beginnings pic.twitter.com/24MYKPpkWk
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