Ashwin Chandrasekar

Telugu romantic drama 'Couple Friendly' has arrived on Amazon Prime Video after its Valentine's Day theatrical release. Starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, the film initially explores a modern live-in relationship in Chennai.

'Couple Friendly' has garnered an estimated Rs 8.13 crore in its first ten days, demonstrating a stable performance, particularly in its Telugu version. The film saw a significant boost during its second weekend, with Saturday collections jumping 110%. Directed by ashwin chandrasekar, it explores modern relationships and career pressures, earning praise for its relatable portrayal.

Rebel Star Prabhas, known for his action blockbusters, revealed his all-time favorite film is the classic romance drama 'Geethanjali'. He drew parallels between the Mani Ratnam directorial and the recently released 'Couple Friendly', stating the latter evoked similar touching emotions, especially its outstanding climax. Prabhas explained his preference for love stories despite his action-heavy filmography.

'Couple Friendly' has garnered over Rs 4.86 crore in its opening week, showing steady performance despite slight weekday dips. The film, starring Manasa Varanasi and Santosh Sobhan, transitions from a light romance to an emotional drama in its second half, exploring themes of love and illness. While initially charming, the narrative shifts to a more predictable, melodramatic tone.

Manasa Varanasi is receiving accolades for her impressive performance in 'Couple Friendly,' which channels the essence of Sai Pallavi's acclaimed roles. The film, capturing the journey of a stylist and her serendipitous encounter with a tech-savvy graduate, has impressively grossed approximately Rs 4.86 crore in its opening week.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director ashwin chandrasekar's Telugu romantic drama 'Couple Friendly', featuring actors Santosh Soban and Manasa Varanasi in the lead, for release with an 'A' certificate.

But unlike others, who hop on to their motorbikes or zoom away in their cars, Chandrasekar straps on roller skates and takes to the road, weaving through vehicles and evading pot holes.

N Chokalingam is a very happy man. As he oversees dealings in the Bharath Petroleum outlet at Nanandanam, this manager’s face breaks into a smile.

On Wednesday, autos, motorists and cars queued up in front of petrol bunks, desperate to fill their tanks.

The parliamentary panel report has called for heavier fines for using the phone while driving, and in schools, places of worship and even burial grounds.