Little Hearts is a romantic comedy movie set in the Telugu language, which combines campus love, family feelings, and humour. The film is written and directed by Sai Marthand with Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram as young lovers trapped between a strict tutorial setting and traditional parental expectations.
The film stays true to its purpose by being clean and situationally comical, with a target demographic being youth college goers and families. The film is simple, relatable, and playful. The father-son dynamics in the film are humorous, with no high-horse drama or action, while other films in the genre often rely on heavy drama. The film is created with music by Sinjith Yerramilli and visuals by Suriya Balaji.
| Movie Name | Little Hearts |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy |
| Director | Sai Marthand |
| Producer | Aditya Haasan (Aditya Hasan) |
| Lead Cast | Mouli Tanuj Prasanth (Akhil), Shivani Nagaram (Khathyayani) |
| Supporting Cast | Rajeev Kanakala, S. S. Kanchi, Satya Krishnan, Anitha Chowdary, Jai Krishna, Nikhil Abburi & others |
| Music Director | Sinjith Yerramilli |
| Cinematographer | Suriya Balaji |
| Editor | Sreedhar Sompally |
| Production House | ETV Win / ETV Win Originals (Bhairagi Kathalu association in branding) |
| Release Date | 5 September 2025 (India theatrical release) |
| Runtime | Approximately 2 hours 7 minutes (around 127 minutes) |
| OTT Platform | ETV Win |
| Certification | UA 13+ (Telugu, certified by CBFC Hyderabad) |
Overview
Little Hearts
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Language
Telugu
Release Date
5 September 2025
Cast & Crew
Little Hearts tells the story of Akhil, played by Mouli Tanuj Prasanth, a student in a special coaching program who falls in love with a classmate named Khathyayani, played by Shivani Nagaram. Adding to the story and parental conflict is actor Rajeev Kanakala, who plays Gopal Rao, Akhil’s father and a government worker, who aspires for his son to move beyond the stable software job to becoming a composer.
The movie is written and directed by Sai Marthand, who has chosen a laid-back and carefree narrative style that combines sugar-coated romance, absurd situational comedy, and clever quips.
In the cast, there are supporting actors like, S.S. Kanchi, Satya Krishnan, Anitha Chowdary, Jai Krishna, and Nikhil Abburi, who help the lead actors portray the comedy and family drama within the family. Sinjith Yerramilli does the romance supporting songs with a youthful score, and is accompanied by Suriya Balaji, who does the cinematography as well as Sreedhar, who does the editing, to give the film a relaxed and smooth flow.
Where to Watch
Little Hearts received an initial release in theatres as an entertainer aimed at younger audiences, and with good word of mouth, the movie quickly became available on streaming services. Little Hearts can now be streamed on ETV Win as an OTT extended version with previously unreleased cut scenes from the theatrical version.
Reasons to Watch
- Brand new, youthful romantic comedy with a focus on teaching-center romance and the daily routine of school, the backdrop is relatable to any college and coaching student.
- The leads, Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram, are charming, and the chemistry is smooth with a few moments of sweet and awkward innocence, creating a love story that feels unforced and genuine.
- The conflict in the story is deeper than a love story with the touchy father and high expectations placed on the boy, as in the father-son relationship between Gopal Rao and Akhil.
- The energetic songs and background music by Sinjith Yerramilli that fits the mood quickly and boost the fun moments on campus and the sadder moments, mainly focusing on Akhil’s hopes and dreams of being a musician.
- The light, nonsensical nature of the story with plenty of situational comedy and quirky supporting roles is sure to please people who like feel-good movies with less structure and more fun.
- Accessible humor with a clean narrative makes this movie a pleasant experience for everyone.
Videos
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FAQs
Is Little Hearts based on a true story?
No. Little Hearts is, on the surface, a fictional romantic comedy, but it also shows the carious aspects of a coaching centre and a typical middle-class family.
Is Little Hearts family-friendly?
Yes. The movie stays within clean romantic and comedic territory. The movie is rated UA 13+, which is a family-friendly rating.
Which age group will most likely enjoy Little Hearts?
The coaching centre setting and romantic comedy will trigger a connection with teenagers, college-goers, and young adults the most. Soft romance and comedy lovers will also enjoy the movie.
Does Little Hearts connect to any other films or franchises?
No. Little Hearts is its own self-contained plot line and own character roster. It is not affiliated with any franchises or serial productions.
What is the public perception of the music from Little Hearts?
The music, and particularly the background music, is appreciated for its positive, warm emotion and youthful spirit. These qualities enhance the feel-good nature of Little Hearts and the romantic scenes.
Will Little Hearts be receiving a sequel?
There are no news reports stating that a sequel is in the works, or is even planned. Discussions with the director concerning his future endeavors have centered on entirely new ideas, not a continuation of this story.
Is Little Hearts available in other languages?
Little Hearts is available in Telugu language, with no news or confirmation stating there are Hindi, Tamil, or other language versions.
What differentiates Little Hearts from other Telugu romantic and comedy films?
Most other romantic and comedy films tend to be regular in nature. What makes Little Hearts unique is its brazen, mischievous tutorial romance, pairing with a strong father-son track, and its unconventional, offbeat style.
