‘With Love’ becomes surprise box-office hit, nears ₹26.5 Cr worldwide

The Tamil romantic comedy With Love , which released in theatres on February 6, 2026 , has emerged as a surprise box-office success, driven by strong word-of-mouth and a festive boost during the Valentine’s Day period.

The film stars debutant Abishan Jeevinth as Sathya Sheelan opposite Anaswara Rajan as Monisha. Directed by Madhan N and backed by a nostalgic musical score from Sean Roldan , the film explores modern relationships with a warm, feel-good narrative that has resonated widely with young audiences.

At the box office, the romantic comedy collected ₹19.9 crore net in India and ₹23.3 crore gross domestically , while adding another ₹3.25 crore from overseas markets . This takes its worldwide total to nearly ₹26.55 crore , driven largely by an exceptional second-week run and holiday footfalls during Valentine’s Day.

Produced by MRP Entertainment and Zion Films , the film has reportedly generated profits close to 400% of its production budget , making it one of the most profitable small-budget releases of the year. Fans and critics alike have praised the fresh on-screen chemistry of the lead pair and the film’s breezy, nostalgic tone.

With its theatrical run still holding steady, industry sources indicate that the film is likely to premiere on Netflix in early March , extending its reach to a global streaming audience and further cementing its status as a word-of-mouth hit in Tamil cinema.