In a delightful twist of fate, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu have recently exchanged vows, each bringing their unique journeys to the altar. Back in 2009, the duo was at very different junctures; while Raj & DK’s inaugural film ’99’ hit the screens, Samantha was embarking on her modeling adventure, stepping into the world of cinema.

Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married on December 1, 2025, and the pictures from their intimate ceremony have been surfacing on the internet one after another. However, did you know that when the filmmaker made his debut as director, the actress had not even entered the films? Let’s learn more about it.

Raj Nidimoru’s debut as director

The year 2009 holds a special place in the timelines of Raj Nidimoru, one of the renowned director-writer duo, Raj & DK. Their first film, ’99’, starring Kunal Kemmu, Soha Ali Khan, Cyrus Broacha, and Mahesh Manjrekar in the lead roles, was released in theaters.

The movie enjoyed moderate box office success; however, it earned praise from critics. With that, the filmmaker duo brought something new and different for the audience to the theaters.

What was Samantha Ruth Prabhu doing in 2009?

On the other hand, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was yet to make her debut in movies. 2009 was the year she was actively stepping into modeling, auditioning for roles, and familiarizing herself with the industry. She was shooting for her first film at that time. Filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon shot the Tamil romantic drama ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa’, alongside its Telugu version titled ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’. Samantha played the lead actress in the film, with Naga Chaitanya headlining the project. The film was released in February 2010.Well, it is clear that both went on to emerge as major names in their respective fields; they were at completely different points in their journeys in 2009.

Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s marriage

Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to her Instagram account to share pictures from her intimate wedding. The actress looked beautiful in a red saree, while the director was in a white kurta with a golden-brown jacket over it and white pants. The couple decided to keep things simple and got married at the Linga Bhairavi temple.

Work front

The actress will next feature in a web series titled ‘Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom’, which has been backed by Raj & DK, co-starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, and Wamiqa Gabbi.She will also feature in a movie, ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’, directed by Nandini Reddy.