Overview
- Samantha posted a photo carousel from her Secret Alchemist launch that included a picture of her hugging filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.
- Her caption spoke about taking bold career steps and celebrating small wins, without mentioning her personal life.
- The hugged photo went viral as fans and outlets interpreted it as a possible soft launch, with comments asking if it was now official.
- Neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed or denied a relationship, even as they continue to work together on projects such as Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.
- The renewed buzz follows months of public sightings and earlier collaborations including The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny, with both having past divorces (Samantha in 2021; Raj in 2022).