Actor Samantha married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1 in a private ceremony at the Isha Yoga Foundation in Coimbatore. The actor took to social media to drop a series of wedding photos. These viral photos give fans a closer look at both her engagement ring and mangalsutra. For the unversed, Samantha got married just three days ahead of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's first wedding anniversary. Naga Chaitanya, Samantha's ex-husband, had tied the knot with Sobhita at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad, on December 4, 2024.
The 38-year-old actor looked gorgeous in a red silk saree which was paired with heavy gold jewellery. But what grabbed everyone's attention was her ring. Samantha was seen wearing an elongated, diamond-shaped ring on her left hand. The exact details have not been confirmed yet, but it is reportedly a diamond-and-silver piece that features filigree work. Filigree work is a complex but impressive technique that uses tiny beads or twisted metal threads. It is done to form delicate and lace-like patterns.
Samantha's mangalsutra too is making headlines. A closer look confirms that it adheres to a traditional thaali design, and also includes a minimal pendant. The actor opted for layered gold jewellery and a white gajra adorning her bun to finish her wedding look.
Samantha met Raj Nidimoru for the first time when was roped in for his Amazon Prime Video series The Family Man 2. Their earliest interactions were absolutely professional. Samantha had played the fierce antagonist Raji in the popular second season that was created by Raj and DK.