Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru surprised fans after they confirmed their wedding on December 1, 2025. However, a new wave of speculation suggests that the couple’s engagement may have been months ago. A viral picture from Samantha’s February 13 Instagram post has now sparked fresh buzz, with fans noticing that it appears to be the same diamond ring that she wore during her wedding ceremony.
Fans spotted the same ring in Samantha’s February post
The conversation started soon after Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared her wedding pictures on Instagram with the caption, “01.12.2025.” Among the pictures, one moment stood out when Raj Nidimoru placed a stunning portrait-cut diamond ring on her finger. Another wedding shot showed Samantha proudly holding the ring. Fans immediately linked it to an old post.
Samantha’s February 13 photo dump, which she shared just before Valentine’s Day, showed her smiling in a pink dress. In the first photo of that post, the same ring was clearly visible on her finger. This similarity led many to believe that Samantha and Raj may have secretly got engaged at the beginning of the year.
This theory was further strengthened by a close-up look at Samantha’s February 13 photo. The ring, with its large, flat surface, matches the ring seen in her wedding photos. The same design also appeared in other close-up shots earlier this year, fueling speculation online.
Here’s what experts say about diamond rings
Jewelery expert Abhilasha Bhandari told Hindustan Times that Samantha’s ring features a portrait-cut diamond, which is known for its flat shape and transparent appearance. “Samantha wore a beautiful portrait-cut diamond ring, featuring the rare and exquisite Portrait cut, a very thin, flat diamond with a large face and almost no depth,” he explained.
Bhandari said the cut has its roots in Mughal-era jewellery. “This historic cut was originally used to cover miniature portraits and royal portraits and that’s how it got the name ‘Portrait Cut’,” he said. He also mentioned that the gemstone must be of the highest quality due to its transparency.
The ring is estimated to be worth around Rs 1.5 crore, according to The Times of India, making it one of the standout elements of Samantha and Raj’s intimate wedding at the Linga Bhairavi temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre.
While fans believe the February photos hint at an imminent engagement, neither Samantha nor Raj have confirmed a timeline. The couple, who keep most of their relationships private, officially tied the knot on December 1, 2025. Samantha wore a red bridal saree, while Raj chose a white kurta pajama with a gold Nehru jacket.
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