Raj Nidimoru’s protective side took center stage during his visit to Tirumala temple with wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu. A video that went viral on social media shows the filmmaker turning into Samantha’s real-life bodyguard, gently pulling her close and protecting her as the couple walked amidst a sea of ​​fans after offering prayers before the release. Mother Inti Bangaram.

The pair joined the film team at the Lord Balaji temple, where they gathered a large crowd of devotees. In the widely shared video, Raj is seen keeping his arm around Samantha while his team members help her clear a path through the crowd as they exit the temple complex.

The candid moment immediately caught the attention of fans online, especially because Raj has largely kept his personal life out of the spotlight and is rarely seen displaying affection in public.

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The video comes soon after the filmmaker refused to say “I love you” to Samantha during a recent promotional event. In that backdrop, his protective gesture at Tirumala has become a talking point among fans.

Samantha and Raj got married in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025. Samantha later shared glimpses of her wedding on Instagram. Both of them worked together for the first time The Family Man 2Where Samantha played the widely acclaimed role of Raji.

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Tirumala tour is happening before the release Mother Inti BangaramA family action-comedy directed by Nandini Reddy. The film marks Samantha’s reunion with the filmmaker Oh! Child (2019). The screenplay is written by Raj Nidimoru and Vasanth Maringanti.

Mother Inti Bangaram Will be released in theaters on June 19. It also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Digant Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla, Srimukhi, Manjusha and Srinivas Gavireddy in lead roles.