Couple Friendly wins ‘Prabhas’ praise ahead of Valentine’s release

Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi are all set to charm audiences this Valentine’s Day with Couple Friendly , a relatable middle-class romance that has already caught the attention of none other than Prabhas. The superstar shared the official trailer on his social media, lending it star power and boosting anticipation among fans.

Directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar with music by Aditya Ravindran, the film explores the journey of two young professionals from Rayalaseema whose bike-pooling routine in Chennai sparks romance, leads to a live-in relationship, and eventually stirs family tensions.

The film earned an ‘A’ certificate from the censor board and runs for 2 hours and 1 minute. Its release on February 14 in Telugu and Tamil aims to capture the Valentine’s Day audience, despite facing stiff competition. Promotions, including recreations of iconic scenes from Prabhas’ Mirchi , have added to the film’s buzz.

Santosh Sobhan, often hailed as one of the most underrated actors in Telugu cinema, has consistently chosen scripts that resonate with youth and social issues. His previous film, Ek Mini Katha , streamed on Amazon Prime, addressed sensitive topics with a realistic narrative, earning critical appreciation despite being underrated. In Couple Friendly , Sobhan continues this trend by delving into contemporary relationship dynamics, live-in culture, and family expectations.

Interestingly, the female lead was initially slated to be Alekhya Harika before Manasa Varanasi took the role. The film’s portrayal of modern relationships, combined with relatable characters and grounded drama, aims to strike a chord with urban audiences while maintaining a Rayalaseema flavor.

With Prabhas’ endorsement and its youth-centric storytelling, Couple Friendly positions itself as a Valentine’s release that goes beyond clichés, offering both entertainment and reflection on contemporary love and relationships.