Who Is Raj Nidimoru’s Ex-Wife? Meet Shhyamali De, Worked On ‘Omkara’, Advised And Kept Raj Grounded
Filmmaker, Raj Nidimoru and actress, Samantha Ruth Prabhu have constantly found themselves in the headlines since the beginning of 2025 for reportedly being in a relationship. While the two have never officially confirmed or denied being together, they have often been seen together, leading to speculation about the nature of their relationship. In November 2025, Samantha posted a series of photos from her perfume brand launch, including one showing the actress in a close embrace with Raj Nidimoru.
Her picture with the filmmaker further fueled their romance rumours, with many fans even calling them ‘Insta-official’. Recent reports claim that the duo had tied the knot on December 1, 2025. However, did you know that Raj Nidimoru was married before his alleged relationship with Samantha? Amid the speculation surrounding Raj and Samantha’s upcoming wedding, fans are curious about who Raj’s ex-wife is. If you are one of them, here’s everything we know about Raj’s ex-wife, Shhyamali De, from her marriage to the filmmaker to their eventual separation, and more.
Shhyamali De holds a degree in psychology and has worked with famous directors in the industry
While some people might recognise Shhyamali De as director, Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife, that is not her only identity. She graduated from Mumbai University with a degree in psychology. After finishing her education, Shhyamali successfully established herself with a significant presence in the film industry. She has worked in various roles during her time in the industry, including as an assistant director, creative consultant, and scriptwriter. Her experience as an assistant director is particularly remarkable considering the renowned filmmakers she has worked with. This includes names like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Coming to the films she has worked on, they include many fan favourites, such as Rang De Basanti, Omkara, and Ek Nadir Golpo, among others.
Shhyamali De’s marriage to Raj Nidimoru in 2015
While Shhyamali has found success on the work front, her personal life has fallen short. This is especially true considering her marriage to Raj Nidimoru. For those unversed, Raj is best known as one-half of the popular writer-director duo, Raj and DK. Together, they have created multiple hit shows and movies, including Farzi, The Family Man, Citadel: Honey Bunny, Shor In The City, and more. According to a report by Filmibeat, Raj and Shhyamali reportedly tied the knot almost a decade ago, in 2015, following traditional rituals.
Coming to how they met, although it is not widely known, many reports suggest that they came to know each other due to their shared work in the film industry. After their marriage, several media outlets reported that the pair had a daughter together, especially after photos emerged of Raj with a child. These reports, however, were soon proven false as the child he was spotted with was none other than his co-director, DK’s daughter. In 2022, seven years after their marriage, Raj and Shhyamali separated and went their different ways following their divorce.
Raj Nidimoru always followed Shhyamali De’s advice on casting
During the couple’s seven years of marriage, Shhyamali had given fans glimpses into their married life on more than one occasion. However, her then-husband, Raj, was quite the opposite of her. Only once was he seen praising Shhyamali in an interview for keeping both of them grounded in their work and for advising him on how to help. In the old interview with Deccan Chronicle, Raj stated:
“Shhyamali De, my wife, constantly advises me about casting. She comes from a non-filmy background, so she always keeps us grounded.”
What are your thoughts on Shhyamali De’s marriage and eventual divorce from director, Raj Nidimoru? Let us know.
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