Why Samantha Ruth Prabhu Divorced Naga Chaitanya? Reason Behind Separation After 4 Years Of Wedding

Finally, fans can see Samantha Ruth Prabhu's smile back, courtesy of Raj Nidimoru, her now-husband. The actress, who had an ugly divorce with her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya, was left sour after the experience. She even got an autoimmune disease — myositis, and took a year-long break for her health. Many thought that it was due to her divorce from Naga Chaitanya. Read on to know the real reason behind the two's divorce.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya's divorce reason revealed

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was once happily married to Naga Chaitanya. The ex-couple had dated for a couple of years before taking the plunge. But after four years of marital bliss and raising a dog, they decided to part ways. Their divorce announcement in 2021 left their fans heartbroken as they knew the two as 'ChaySam'. Their separation drew a lot of eyes as they were considered the perfect couple.

According to reports, the reason for their divorce was that Samantha chose to focus on work and personal growth, while Naga Chaitanya maintained complete silence on the matter. In their divorce announcement, Samantha and Chaitanya announced that they have decided to part ways as husband and wife to pursue their own path.

The two further mentioned how fortunate they have been to remain friends for over a decade, and it was the core of their relationship, which will always hold a special bond between them. The note can be read as:

"To all our well-wishers. After much deliberation and thought Chay and I have decided to to part ways as husband and wife to pursue our own paths. We are fortunate to have a friendship of over a decade that was the very core of our relationship which we believe will always hold a special bond between us. We request our fans, well-wishers and the media to support us during the difficult time and give us the privacy we need to move on. Thanking you for your support."

It is worth mentioning that after the separation, Samantha always vocally expressed her hurt over her separation and, in a way, called it an inamicable one. There have been reports that she took huge alimony, but she later debunked it by clearly stating she had not even taken a penny from her ex-husband. Earlier this year, Naga Chaitanya talked about his divorce from Samantha in a podcast, Raw Talks With VK. WIthout sharing many details about their separation, he said:

"It was for the betterment of whoever was involved in the marriage... Whatever the decision was, it was a very conscious decision after much thought and with a lot of respect for the other person. I'm saying this because it's a very sensitive topic for me. I come from a broken family. I'm a child from a broken family so I know what the experience is like. I will think 1000 times before breaking a relationship because I know the repercussions... It was a mutual decision."

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's wedding with Raj Nidimoru

After three years of a tough time, Samantha found love again in Raj Nidimoru. Reports of their relationship surfaced in early 2024, after they were spotted together. They even arrived at red carpet events together, but chose to avoid posing for the paps. It is even reported that Samantha visited Raj in the US and met his family. 

Samantha and Raj got married on December 1, 2025, in a low-key ceremony at Isha Yoga Centre's Ling Bhairavi Temple. Around 30 close relatives and friends have attended the celebration. Samantha and Raj announced their wedding by sharing their wedding pictures.

Samantha and Naga Chaitanya have parted ways, but they have permanently closed the chapter that was an important part of their lives. The two have moved on as Naga Chaitanya is married to Sobhita Dhulipala, and Samantha found love in Raj Nidimoru.

Next Read: Newlyweds, Raj Nidimoru And Samantha's Net Worth: Who Among The Married Couple Is Richer?

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