Raj Nidimoru is an Indian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his collaborative work with Krishna D.K. as the director duo “Raj & DK.” They have gained recognition for their unique storytelling and genre-blending films and web series.
Early Life and Education
Born on August 4, 1979, in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Raj completed his graduation from Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering. Afterward, he emigrated to the United States to pursue a career in software engineering. It was during this time that he met Krishna D.K., leading to their successful partnership in filmmaking.
Career Journey
Raj Nidimoru, along with his creative partner Krishna D.K., forms the acclaimed director duo known as “Raj & DK.” Their filmmaking journey began with the short film Shaadi.com in 2002. They made their feature film debut with Flavors in 2003, a film about Indian immigrants in the U.S.
Their subsequent works include:
- 99 (2009): A crime-comedy-thriller set in Mumbai and Delhi.
- Shor in the City (2010): An acclaimed film that was selected for various international film festivals.
- Go Goa Gone (2013): A comedy-horror film.
- Stree (2018): A horror-comedy that became a box office success.
- The Family Man (2019–present): A popular Hindi-language thriller series.
- Farzi (2023–present): A web series that gained significant attention.
- Guns & Gulaabs (2023): Another web series that received critical acclaim.
In 2021, they launched ‘D2R Indie,’ a subsidiary of their production company, to produce Indian films. The first project under this banner was the 2021 Telugu film Cinema Bandi, directed by Praveen Kandregula.
Awards and Recognition
Raj & DK have received numerous accolades for their work:
- Filmfare OTT Awards (2022):
- Best Series (Critics) – The Family Man
- Best Director (Critics) – Raj & DK
- Best Dialogues (Critics) – Raj & DK, Suman Kumar, Sumit Arora
- Star Screen Awards (2018):
- Best Film – Stree
- Critics Choice Awards (2024):
- Best Web Series – Farzi
- Best Writing – The Family Man
- Best Series (Drama) – The Family Man
- IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series (2023):
- Farzi
- Guns & Gulaabs
- News18 Showsha Reel Awards (2024):
- Best Director (OTT) – Farzi
- Yellowstone International Film Festival (2023):
- Achievement in Direction (Series) – Guns & Gulaabs
- Behindwoods Gold Icons Awards (2024):
- Best Director – Farzi and Guns & Gulaabs
- IVM Digital Awards:
- Best Web Series – The Family Man 2
- Best Dialogues in a Web Series – The Family Man 2
- Mid Day Hitlist Web Awards:
- Best Creator – The Family Man
- Best Writing – The Family Man
- Best Season – The Family Man
- Best Showrunner/Creator – The Family Man
- Zee ETC Bollywood Business Awards (2018):
- Box Office Surprise of the Year – Stree
- 100 Crore Club – Stree
Personal Interests
Raj Nidimoru is known to be an animal lover and often shares pictures of his pet dog on social media.
Personal Life
Raj Nidimoru is married to Shhyamali De, an associate director. The couple has a daughter. In addition to his family, Raj shares a close bond with his sister, Sheetal Nidimoru. He is also an animal lover and often shares pictures of his pet dog on social media.
Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm)
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Education: B.Tech in Computer Science from Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati
Girl Friend Controversies
As of May 2025, there is no confirmed information regarding Raj Nidimoru’s romantic relationships outside of his marriage to Shhyamali De. However, recent events have sparked public speculation about his personal life.
In May 2025, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a series of affectionate selfies with Raj Nidimoru on her Instagram account. One of the photos depicted Samantha resting her head on Raj’s shoulder during a flight, which quickly went viral and fueled rumors of a potential romantic relationship between the two
These speculations intensified when Raj’s wife, Shhyamali De, posted a cryptic message on her social media, stating, “I send blessings and love to everyone who thinks of me, sees me, hears me, hears of me, speaks to me, speaks of me, reads of me, writes of me and meets me today.” Although she did not directly address the rumors, the timing of her post, coinciding with the viral photos, led to increased public interest and discussions about the nature of Raj and Samantha’s relationship
Despite the growing buzz, neither Raj Nidimoru nor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship. Both have maintained a professional demeanor, and the rumors remain unconfirmed.
It’s important to note that public figures often face speculation about their personal lives, and such rumors should be approached with caution until official statements are made.
