Updated On: 23 February, 2026 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Samantha Ruth Prabhu reflects on her journey of healing, love and second chances after marrying Raj Nidimoru in 2025. She credits him for helping her grow personally and creatively, saying his presence boosts her confidence as an actor

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru
From a troubled marriage to battling an autoimmune disease, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been quite vocal about the challenging phases of her life for quite some time. The actress recently gave love a second chance as she tied the knot with Raj Nidimoru in an intimate ceremony in December 2025. In a recent chat, the actress recalled how she has become a much better person after being with Raj.
In an interview with Vogue, Samantha reflected on how the past few years have been transformative. She recalled, “When I went through a separation, I closed up completely. I didn’t think it would ever be possible to rely on someone else.”