Couple Friendly

Romance Drama Telugu

After connecting on a rideshare app, a young couple struggling to achieve their respective dreams form a romantic connection.

Cast:	Santosh Shoban, Manasa Varanasi, Rajiv Kanakala, Sriranjini, Yogi Babu, Livingston
Director:	Ashwin Chandrasekar
Writer:	Ashwin Chandrasekar
Editor:	Ganesh Siva
Camera:	Dinesh Purushothaman

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Santosh Soban, Manasa Varanasi’s romance drama is mature and heartfelt

Srivathsan Nadadhur | Independent Film Critic Writing for The Hindu

Sat, February 14 2026

First-time director Ashwin Chandrasekar uses a breezy, slice-of-life exterior to capture the ebbs and flows of modern-day relationships

Until the early 90s, Chennai (then Madras) served as a common backdrop for Telugu films. However, the subsequent industry shift to Hyderabad gradually altered the geographical canvas of its stories. Despite Chennai remaining a preferred destination for the Telugu community in nearby regions of Andhra Pradesh for livelihood for years, modern-day filmmakers have seldom explored their enduring connection with the city through a contemporary lens.

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