Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the popular director duo Raj & DK, celebrated his 46th birthday on August 4, and the occasion became special as his wife and actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu showered him with love and heartfelt wishes. Raj’s sister Sheetal Nidimoru also shared a touching tribute, taking fans on a nostalgic journey through their childhood memories.
Samantha chose to celebrate Raj’s special day by sharing moments close to her heart. Instead of a long public message, she reposted Raj’s sister’s emotional birthday note on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “This is all,” along with heart emojis, showing her affection and admiration for him.
She also shared a behind-the-scenes video from their upcoming project Maa Inti Bangaaram, giving fans a glimpse of their creative bond. The video featured Samantha’s voiceover from the film’s pre-release event, where she revealed that she initially did not want to take up the project, but Raj convinced her to be a part of it.
The special video showed Raj directing scenes on set along with director Nandini Reddy and producer Himank Duvvuru. It also featured a moment where Raj’s longtime creative partner DK expressed his happiness and hoped that Raj’s first project without him had turned out well.
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Sharing the video, Samantha’s production house Tralala Moving Pictures described Raj as a visionary storyteller and praised his ability to create memorable stories that leave a lasting impact.
Meanwhile, Raj’s sister Sheetal shared a series of unseen childhood pictures and wrote an emotional birthday message. Recalling their early years, she said that her strongest memories were not about birthdays or vacations but about family prayers, bhajans, spiritual gatherings and the values they grew up with.
Sheetal praised Raj’s humility, grounded nature and generosity, saying that despite the many changes and challenges life brought, he always carried those childhood values with him. Her heartfelt post received love from Samantha, who reacted with emotional emojis in the comments.
Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s relationship has often been in the spotlight. The couple reportedly made their relationship official with a private yogic ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore in December last year. They have also collaborated professionally on Maa Inti Bangaaram, a project that received appreciation and achieved major success at the box office.
Known for their unique storytelling style, Raj and DK have created several acclaimed projects over the years, and Raj continues to be admired for bringing fresh narratives to Indian cinema.
As Raj celebrated another year of his life, the birthday wishes from Samantha and his sister reflected not just their personal bond but also the respect and love he has earned from those closest to him.

