Couple Friendly Released on February 14, 2026, stars Santosh Soban and Manasa Varanasi as the lead pair. The film is helmed by director Ashwin Chandrasekhar and produced by Ajay Kumar Raju P. Aditya Ravindran has composed the music, while Dinesh Purushothaman handled the cinematography and Ganesh Siva took care of the editing.
Story
Siva Sai Prathap (Santosh Soban) is a young, aspiring interior designer who moves to Chennai in search of better opportunities, while managing his daily expenses by working as a bike taxi rider.
Meanwhile, Mithra (Manasa Varanasi), who has secured an IT job, finds herself in uncertainty as her joining gets delayed, leaving her in a confusing and challenging phase of life.
When their paths cross, both are dealing with personal struggles, dreams, and insecurities. As they spend more time together, they gradually become each other’s support system.
Just when everything seems to be going smoothly, they face an unexpected situation. How they handle and overcome that incident forms the crux of the story.
Performances
Santosh Soban gives a sincere and grounded performance, perfectly capturing the emotional and financial pressures his character goes through. His subtle and controlled acting makes the role feel real and relatable.
Manasa Varanasi stands out as one of the film’s biggest strengths, bringing grace, emotional depth, and a very natural screen presence as Mithra. She makes the character feel authentic and easy to connect with.surely she will grab more films and has long way to go we can say we have got best Teluguactress
The chemistry between the lead pair feels warm and believable, which adds more weight to their relationship journey. Yogi Babu, Rajeev Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana, Livingston, and the supporting cast do a neat job, blending well into the story and supporting the narrative effectively.
Technical Aspects
In this segment, the producers truly deserve appreciation for their rich production values and for backing such a beautiful script and bringing it to the audience. At the same time, credit must go to director Ashwin Chandrasekhar for his strong conviction and attention to detail in keeping the narration engaging and convincing throughout. It is not an easy task to carry an entire film mainly with just two characters, Shiva and Mithra, yet he manages it effectively.
The film feels grounded and natural, and the organic use of Tamil in a Chennai backdrop adds a strong sense of authenticity. The dialogues fit perfectly and never feel forced.
Dinesh Purushothaman’s visuals make excellent use of real locations, giving the film a lively and authentic city vibe. Aditya Ravindran’s music blends seamlessly with the romantic and emotional moments, elevating several key scenes.
Ganesh Siva’s editing remains largely crisp, and on a technical front, the film comes across as well-crafted and polished.
Verdict
Couple Friendly is an emotionally rich film that has all the right elements and strongly connects with audiences, especially those in love or newly married. The performances of Santosh Soban and Manasa Varanasi make the film even more engaging. This is a film that surely won’t disappoint.
Telugucinemas.in Rating 3.25
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