KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• “Couple Friendly” is receiving positive reviews from premiere shows, with critics generally rating the film a solid 3 out of 5.
• Audiences connect well with the relatable first half, while the second half turns emotional in this romantic tale showcasing a live-in relationship.
• Manasa Varanasi is earning standout praise for her acting, while Santosh Sobhan delivers a sincere and mature performance.

The new Telugu romantic drama “Couple Friendly” hit theaters on Valentine’s Day and is already getting a good response from early premiere shows. Critics and audiences are praising it as a sincere, decent, and emotional love story.

Directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar, the film follows two young people who move to Chennai to build their lives. Santosh Sobhan plays Siva, a man from Nellore trying hard to become an interior designer. To make ends meet, he works as a bike taxi rider. Manasa Varanasi plays Mithra, a woman from Chittoor waiting for her IT job offer letter. Through a twist of fate, the two meet, end up sharing a room, and slowly fall in love.

Early reviews praise the movie for keeping things real. Viewers easily connect with the first half, which shows the actual struggles young people face when hunting for jobs in a new city. The second half takes a much heavier turn. The couple faces strong family opposition, especially from Mithra’s father, played by Rajeev Kanakala.

Critics call Manasa Varanasi the absolute show-stealer. Reviewers note she delivers a fabulous and natural performance. Santosh Sobhan also gets high marks for his subtle, honest acting. Viewers also appreciate the real Chennai street locations shot by cinematographer Dinesh Purushothaman and the fitting music by Aditya Ravindran. Fans like that the film wraps up its story cleanly in just two hours.

This positive word-of-mouth brings a lot of relief to both the lead actor and the production house. Santosh Sobhan really needed a win to bounce back from his recent box-office flops. The movie also gives a fresh, positive start to UV Creations, a banner that recently faced major disappointments with big-budget films like Radhe Shyam and Adipurush.

With its relatable characters, practical life struggles, and strong family emotions, “Couple Friendly” is proving to be a perfect Valentine’s Day choice. The encouraging premiere talk is expected to draw crowds to the theaters in good numbers.