Amidst swirling rumors of a blossoming romance between actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru, the latter's ex-wife, Shhyamali De, has added fuel to the fire with a cryptic social media post. The post, shared on Instagram, has been interpreted by many as a subtle reaction to the ongoing speculation.

The rumors surrounding Samantha and Raj have been circulating for a while, intensified by their frequent collaborations and recent affectionate photos. The pair have worked together on projects such as "The Family Man" and "Citadel: Honey Bunny," and are reportedly set to collaborate again on "Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom". Samantha's recent Instagram posts, including an in-flight photo where she is seen resting her head on Raj's shoulder, have further fueled the speculation.

Adding to the intrigue, Shhyamali De, who was reportedly divorced from Raj Nidimoru in 2022, shared a cryptic note on her Instagram account. The post, which came shortly after Samantha shared the aforementioned cozy photos with Raj, read: "I send blessings and love to everyone who thinks of me, sees me, hears me, hears of me, speaks to me, speaks of me, reads of me, writes of me, and meets me today". While the post did not explicitly mention any names, many social media users interpreted it as a response to the rumors surrounding Samantha and Raj.

This isn't the first time Shhyamali's social media activity has been linked to the rumored relationship. Another recent post from Shhyamali centered around the theme of abundance, encouraging her followers to reflect on the different forms of abundance they might possess. "I'm abundant – financial abundance, emotional abundance, spiritual abundance, mental abundance, physical abundance, relational abundance, time abundance, opportunity abundance, environmental abundance. Ask yourself, which ones do I have and what am I lacking?". This post also sparked speculation, particularly as it coincided with reports that Samantha and Raj were allegedly planning to move in together. Samantha's manager, however, has dismissed these reports as mere "rumors".

Interestingly, it has been noted that Samantha had previously liked Shhyamali's pictures with Raj on social media before the two women unfollowed each other. This detail has further amplified the online chatter and speculation surrounding the situation.

Amidst the rumors and cryptic posts, both Samantha and Raj have remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the alleged relationship. A source close to the couple stated that Samantha and Raj got into a relationship two years ago, after Raj had separated from his wife and was living alone. The source also clarified that Raj has no children from his former wife.

Samantha's personal life has been under scrutiny since her divorce from Naga Chaitanya in 2021. The actress has been open about the importance of mental and physical well-being and has often used her platform to encourage fans to prioritize their health.