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Couple Friendly

Updated on Feb 6, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
UA14 Feb, 2026 2 hrs 2 mins
TeluguTamil Romance
Synopsis

Couple Friendly is a Telugu movie. The movie is directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar and featured Santosh Sobhan, Manasa Varanasi, Yogi Babu and Rajeev Kanakala as lead characters.

Cast & Crew
Ashwin ChandrasekharDirector
Santosh SobhanActor
Manasa VaranasiActor
Rajeev KanakalaActor
Yogi BabuActor
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Couple Friendly - Official Tamil Trailer​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Couple Friendly - Official Trailer​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Couple Friendly - Official Trailer​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Couple Friendly | Song - Naalo Nenu (Lyrical)

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Movie Review
Divya Shree, TNN, Feb 16, 2026, 01.21 PM ISTCritic's Rating: 3.0

Shiva, an aspiring interior designer from Nellore, arrives in Chennai chasing big dreams but finds himself barely making ends meet as a bike taxi driver after walking away from home. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Mithra, an ambitious IT graduate searching for her first job in the city. What begins as a casual bike ride gradually evolves into an unusual living arrangement when Mithra struggles to find accommodation. To ease the financial strain, Shiva offers to share his rented room and split expenses — a practical decision that sparks a warm, organic connection between two strangers navigating a new city.

The first half thrives on this simplicity. As Mithra helps Shiva take small but meaningful steps toward his interior design aspirations, their companionship slowly blossoms into love. The film beautifully captures the chaos, vulnerability, and quiet hope of young dreamers trying to survive in Chennai. Director Ashwin Chandrasekar authentically portrays the city’s vibrant essence, making it more than just a backdrop. The emotional beats feel earned, and the chemistry between the leads adds a refreshing sincerity to their journey.

Santosh Shoban delivers a heartfelt and restrained performance as Shiva, convincingly portraying a young man torn between pride and vulnerability. Manasa Varanasi brings charm and warmth to Mithra, making her both relatable and endearing. Together, they make the early portions of the film engaging and emotionally grounded.

However, the narrative takes a sharp turn in the second half when Mithra is diagnosed with a terminal illness. While this twist aims to intensify the emotional depth, the treatment veers into melodrama, at times resembling the overly sentimental tone. The pacing dips noticeably, and the family drama surrounding her condition unfolds in a predictable, formulaic manner. What started as a refreshing slice-of-life romance slowly drifts into familiar and conventional territory, losing much of its earlier charm.

Debutant director Ashwin Chandrasekar shows clear promise with a refreshing and engaging first half, but the film struggles to maintain that momentum, weighed down by excessive drama in the latter portions. Nevertheless, it remains a sincere and commendable effort overall.

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FAQs
  1. What is the release date of 'Couple Friendly'?
    Release date of Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi starrer 'Couple Friendly' is 2026-02-14.
  2. Who are the actors in 'Couple Friendly'?
    'Couple Friendly' star cast includes Santosh Sobhan, Manasa Varanasi, Yogi Babu and Rajeev Kanakala.
  3. Who is the director of 'Couple Friendly'?
    'Couple Friendly' is directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar.
  4. What is Genre of 'Couple Friendly'?
    'Couple Friendly' belongs to 'Romance' genre.
  5. In Which Languages is 'Couple Friendly' releasing?
    'Couple Friendly' is releasing in Telugu and Tamil.
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