Couple Friendly is a romantic and drama film which tells the story of two young adults facing the uncertainty of career goals, financial situations, and emotions that come with the complexity of a shared life. The film is directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar. It stars Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi. The film was released on Valentine’s Day, and offers a contemporary, grounded love story.
| Movie Name | Couple Friendly |
| Language | Telugu (also released in Tamil) |
| Genre | Romantic, Drama |
| Director | Ashwin Chandrasekar |
| Producer | Ajay Kumar Raju P |
| Lead Cast | Santosh Sobhan as Shiva, Manasa Varanasi as Mithra |
| Supporting Cast | Rajeev Kanakala, Yogi Babu, Goparaju Ramana, J. Livingston, Sriranjani, Anjali Nair, Sunil Reddy |
| Music Director | Aditya Ravindran |
| Cinematographer | Dinesh Purushothaman |
| Editor | Ganesh Siva |
| Production House | UV Concepts / UV Creations |
| Release Date | February 14, 2026 |
| Runtime | 121 minutes (2 hours 1 minute) |
| OTT Platform | Not officially announced (Amazon Prime Video expected) |
Overview
Couple Friendly
Genre
Romantic, Drama
Language
Telugu, Tamil
Release Date
14 February 2026
Cast & Crew
Santosh Sobhan, as Shiva, an interior designer from Nellore who moves to Chennai to pursue his dream, but in the meantime has to work as a bike taxi operator to make ends meet, exemplifies the performance of an emotionally accessible, struggling, yet determined young man. Manasa Varanasi is Mithra, a software aspirant from Chittoor, who had to encounter unforeseen circumstances because her offer letter is yet to come.
The ensemble cast is made up of Rajeev Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana, J. Livingston, Sriranjani, Anjali Nair, and Sunil Reddy as Raghu, along with comedian Yogi Babu as Shankar.
Cinematographer Dinesh Purushothaman captured the film in real locations in Chennai. The film’s music was composed by Aditya Ravindran, whose work has been noted to be refreshing and also, sonically, a good fit to the romantic and emotional spectrum of the film. Ganesh Siva managed the editing this film having two hour and one minute runtime.
Where to Watch
Couple Friendly had a release on 14 February 2026. It opened on the same day in regional languages (Telugu and Tamil) and in multiple overseas markets (with Telugu subtitles). As for the film’s OTT release, it is expected to be available on Amazon Prime Video due to the OTT rights being strongly linked to the streamer. This is also due to the fact that the production house of the film, UV Creations, has been consistent in placing their films on Prime Video. I
t is expected that the film will be available in late March 2026. The film will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada dialects. The OTT release date has not been confirmed, however, it is expected to be available before the end of March. For updates on the release, check the production house (UV Creations) social media pages.
Reasons to Watch
- Relatable story: Young audiences most likely understand the emotional vulnerability of being far from home, the anxiety that comes with job hunting, and the financial instability that comes with starting your career.
- Impressive acting: Santosh Sobhan plays a struggling professional, and Santosh’s performance was great. Manasa Varanasi’s performance was also great as she was able to show emotional depth while being extremely resilient.
- Genuine Chennai locations: The romance can be grounded to real locations as the film is set in Chennai and was shot at real, genuine locations.
- Great music: Aditya Ravindran’s has a great soundtrack, and it matches the moods of the film’s lighter romantic scenes as well as the more emotionally heavy scenes.
- Great direction: Ashwin Chandrasekar’s script has separate character driven narratives instead of using melodrama, and the emotional beats feel earned.
- Modern Film: The film has extremely progressive treatment of relationships as it shows a live in relationships.
- Interesting two-act structure: The story elaborates on its full arc by changing up its tone from light to more complexity emotionally rich story.
Videos
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FAQs
Is Couple Friendly based on a true story or real events?
No, Couple Friendly is an original screenplay written by director Ashwin Chandrasekar. The story draws from relatable real-world experiences of job-seeking youth in metro cities but it is a work of fiction and not based on any specific real-life incident.
Why did the film receive an ‘A’ rating from the Censor Board?
An ‘A’ rating from the Censor Board means that the film is targeted to adults and contains mature themes. The makers of the film choose a bold and modern approach to romance.
Is Couple Friendly appropriate for the whole family?
The Censor Board has given it an ‘A’ rating so the film is officially for adults. To put it simply, families who have toddlers should look for other family-friendly options. But, it has been said that the theme of the film is emotionally grounded so it is not too explicit.
Will the film be available in any languages other than Telugu?
Yes. Couple Friendly had a simultaneous theatrical release in Tamil as well. As per the available information, the digital release will likely include Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.
Will there be a sequel to Couple Friendly?
The producers and filmmakers have not said anything about plans for a sequel. There is a chance the story feels complete and the cast and crew take on other projects that are not related to this one.
