Couple Friendly (2026)
DirectorAshwin Chandrasekar
StarringSantosh Soban, Manasa Varanasi, Rajeev Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana
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Best for: Telugu-speaking viewers who enjoy grounded romance dramas about young couples navigating city life and career pressures.
Where to watch Couple Friendly online in India
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Couple Friendly OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 13 March 2026 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 27 days |
| Streaming now on | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Couple Friendly story (no spoilers)
Couple Friendly is a Telugu romance drama about Siva, a Telugu boy, and Mithra, a Telugu girl, both living in Chennai. They meet under unusual circumstances, and the film follows the ups and downs of their careers and their relationship. Set in a city where they don't speak their mother tongue, the story explores the emotional highs and lows of building a life and a love in an unfamiliar place. The film stars Santosh Soban as Siva and Manasa Varanasi as Mithra, with Rajeev Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana, and Sriranjini in supporting roles. Directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar, Couple Friendly is a grounded look at what it takes to connect when everything around you feels foreign.
Should you watch Couple Friendly?
Watch it for
- Santosh Soban and Manasa Varanasi lead a cast that includes Rajeev Kanakala, Goparaju Ramana, and Sriranjini in key family roles.
- Director Ashwin Chandrasekar tells a romance drama set in Chennai, where the Telugu leads navigate life without speaking their mother tongue.
- The film runs 118 minutes, a tight runtime for a relationship drama with career and family pressures.
- Aditya Ravindran's music score supports the emotional arc of Siva and Mithra's journey.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced action over a slow-burn romance drama about careers and relationships.
- You want a film that avoids the emotional lows of living away from home and the strain on a couple.
- You are looking for a family-friendly watch; the film is rated A in India.
Couple Friendly cast
Santosh Sobanas Siva
Manasa Varanasias Mithra
Rajeev Kanakalaas Mithra's father
Goparaju Ramanaas Shiva's father
Sriranjinias Mithra's mother
Yogi Babuas Shankar
Livingstonas Thumbathigam Sekar
Rishikanthas Karthik
Fouzeeas Preethi
Arthana Binuas Shailaja
Sunilas Raghu
Dheerajas Siva's BrotherCouple Friendly movie details
| Director | Ashwin Chandrasekar |
|---|---|
| Writer | Ashwin Chandrasekar |
| Music | Aditya Ravindran |
| Cinematography | Dinesh Purushothaman |
| Producer | Pramod Uppalapati, Vamsi Krishna Reddy |
| Release date | 13 February 2026 |
| Runtime | 1h 58m (118 minutes) |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil, Telugu |
| Certificate (India) | A |
Parental guide: is Couple Friendly family friendly?
The film has an A certificate in India, so it is intended for adults; this is a general guide based on the rating and genre. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Couple Friendly pairs Santosh Soban and Manasa Varanasi in a Chennai-set romance that looks honestly at career and relationship strain. At 118 minutes, it doesn't overstay its welcome, and the supporting cast of Rajeev Kanakala and Sriranjini adds family texture. It's a solid pick if you like grounded Telugu romance dramas, but the A rating means it's not for younger viewers.
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Where can I watch Couple Friendly online in India?
Couple Friendly is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India. It can also be rented on Amazon Video.
When did Couple Friendly release in theatres?
Couple Friendly released in theatres in India on 14 February 2026. The original release date was 13 February 2026.
Who is in the cast of Couple Friendly?
The film stars Santosh Soban as Siva and Manasa Varanasi as Mithra. Supporting roles include Rajeev Kanakala as Mithra's father, Goparaju Ramana as Shiva's father, and Sriranjini as Mithra's mother.
Who directed Couple Friendly?
Couple Friendly is directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar. The music is composed by Aditya Ravindran.
What is the runtime and certificate of Couple Friendly?
Couple Friendly runs 118 minutes and has an A certificate in India. It is a romance drama in Telugu and Tamil.
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