'Couple Friendly' OTT release: Streaming platform, cast, crew, plot details

The directorial debut of Ashwin Chandrasekar, 'Couple Friendly' revolves around a working couple in a live-in relationship in Chennai. Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi play the lead characters

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The critically acclaimed Telugu romantic drama "Couple Friendly", which was released in theatres on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14), is finally available for streaming on Prime Video, a month after its big-screen release, in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada.

Directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar (in his debut), the film, which revolves around a couple in a live-in relationship, is headlined by Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi.  

Santosh Sobhan is known for "Golconda High School", "Ek Mini Katha" and "Manchi Rojulochaie". Manasa Varanasi made her acting debut in "Devaki Nandana Vasudeva".

Backed by VR Global Media and UV Concepts, the film was briefly in the news for its title being the sole reason for getting an 'A' certificate, according to its distributor Dheeraj Mogilineni.

Shot by Dinesh Purushothaman and edited by Ganesh Siva, "Couple Friendly" has music by Aditya Ravindran.

What is 'Couple Friendly' about?

"Couple Friendly" is an emotionally charged tale of a working couple in their 20s, living together in Chennai. Santosh Sobhan plays a Siva, a young man hailing from Nellore, pursuing a career in interior design. Manasa Varanasi plays Mithra, an independent working woman with big dreams. When their paths cross, an intense bond is formed. However, their journey isn't easy as the two are tested by various trials and tribulations that threaten to derail their relationship.