A grand reception hosted by Asian Cinemas’ Sunil Narang for his daughter Simran Narang turned into a glittering Tollywood gathering. Held in Hyderabad, the event saw prominent names like Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna in attendance. What grabbed the most attention, however, was the presence of former couple
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and
Naga Chaitanya, both arriving with their current partners,
Raj Nidimoru and Sobhita Dhulipala.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru make a stylish entry
Samantha turned heads in a regal purple-and-gold saree as she walked into the venue alongside Raj. The actress appeared cheerful, flashing smiles while interacting with guests. In a circulating clip, she is also seen ensuring that security doesn’t accidentally push into Raj amid the crowd, reflecting a composed and attentive presence at the bustling celebration.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita join with family
Another set of visuals captured Chaitanya arriving with Sobhita, accompanied by Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni. While Chaitanya kept it classic in formal wear, Sobhita chose a vibrant blue-and-pink saree. The group posed for photographs before heading inside, and later, Chaitanya and Sobhita were seen greeting the newlyweds on stage, smiling through the celebrations.
Fans wonder if Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya's paths crossed
Despite both being present at the same event, there was no visual confirmation of Samantha and Chaitanya interacting.
This didn’t stop fans from speculating online. “Samantha NagaChaitanya kalisara ??? Same marriage,” one user questioned, while another wrote, “I wonder if they all met.” A more balanced take read, “No nazar. They all seem happy now.”
From ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’ to separate journeys
Samantha and Chaitanya’s story began on the sets of ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’, which released in 2010. After years of an on-and-off relationship, the duo got engaged in 2017 and tied the knot in Goa later that year in both Hindu and Christian ceremonies. However, they announced their separation in 2021, just before their anniversary.
Post-divorce, Chaitanya was linked to Sobhita in 2022, though the couple kept things private until their engagement in August 2024. They eventually married in December at Hyderabad’s Annapurna Studios. Meanwhile, Samantha sparked dating rumours with Raj in 2023, later confirming the relationship through social media appearances. The two married in December 2025 at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore.
Work front updates
On the professional side, Chaitanya was last seen in ‘Thandel’ (2025) and is preparing for his upcoming socio-fantasy film ‘Vrushakarma’. Sobhita featured in ‘Cheekatilo’ on Prime Video this year. Samantha, who appeared in ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, is gearing up for ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ and ‘Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom’. Raj, after directing ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ with DK, is currently working on ‘Gulkanda Tales’ and ‘Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom’.
Who was the most stylish attendee at the reception?