Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who was recently seen at a pickleball event where she owns a team, has sparked relationship rumours after being spotted with Raj Nidimoru, the director of Citadel: Honey Bunny series.

Reportedly, the actress was seen spending most of her time with the director, and she has also shared photos on social media featuring him.

Netizens have started speculating about a possible relationship between the two celebrities, though neither has issued any statements regarding the rumours.

Samantha, who recently became the owner of Chennai Super Champs, a pickleball team that participated in the inaugural World Pickleball League (WPBL) competition, shared her life-changing experience on Instagram.

She wrote, “My first venture into the world of sports — pickleball, of all things — has been so transformative! I came into it with a lifetime of hesitation, ‘cos I had always avoided sports because I hate losing.”

The actress then added, “But something about the qualities of athletes and the spirit of sportsmanship have always intrigued me. So when the opportunity came to own the @chennaisuperchamps, I dove right in. And I’m so glad I did.”

“The excitement, the growth, the realisation that in sports it’s all about learning, evolving beyond wins and losses, and pushing beyond limits... has taught me so much,” Samantha admitted and went on to heap praises on her team.

(With inputs from syndicated feed)

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