Director Ashwin Chandrasekhar's Telugu movie Couple Friendly starring Santhosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, has received positive reviews and ratings from the audience.
Couple Friendly is a musical romance drama, which has been written by Ashwin Chandrasekhar. The movie has been produced by Ajay Kumar and Raju p under the banner UV Creations. A Chennai interior designer's career struggles take an unexpected turn when bike pooling leads to romance with a fellow rider.
The story doesn't progress much in the 1st half, but it still has a few good moments & feels passable. But 2nd half gets really boring & goes straight into "makes no sense" territory. Santhosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi have delivered good performances and their chemistry is the highlight of the film. Music and cinematography are the attractions on the technical front, say the audience.
Here are some reviews and ratings for Couple Friendly shared on X:
Haricharan Pudipeddi @pudiharicharan
#CoupleFriendly - 3.75 stars. Didn't expect to be so moved by the film. Beautiful story of love, loss and goodbyes. The realism that's brought forth both in the story and the treatment really makes this one of the most honest attempts in the genre in recent times. The biggest highly is that the film never tries too hard to work or impress; it just flows and you are quietly mesmerised by what unfolds on screen. The leads were solid. Music and visuals make it such a heartfelt experience.
M9 NEWS @M9News_
#CoupleFriendly Review: Smooth Setup, Artificial Twist After a neat and natural first half, the second half brings in a dramatic twist through the heroine's character, but it feels more staged than natural. The inspiration from a recent Hindi blockbuster is quite obvious and it weakens the overall impact of the second half. Still, the director's honest effort is visible, and in the end it turns out to be an okay watch. 2.25/5
Filmy Hub @FilmyHubNews
#CoupleFriendly is a heartwarming love drama. The first half is terrific, with the lead pair's chemistry working excellently supported by good music and a fresh treatment. The second half starts on a good note later turns into a more serious narrative and ends decently. A good Valentine's watch.
Rangasthalam @RangasthalamIN
#CoupleFriendly Review : A New Age Romantic Entertainer to watch out for this Valentine's Day. A breezy relationship story that starts in a fun romantic space, gradually moves into a deeper emotional zone. Even though the story follows a familiar path, the relatable situations, emotional moments, and the sincere performances of the lead Actors keep it engaging throughout. Overall, the film is indeed a couple-friendly watch. A pleasant, feel-good romantic entertainer that ends on a heartfelt emotional note. Go for it!!!
MawaNuvvuThopu @MawaNuvvuThopu
#CoupleFriendly Entertainer ❤️ Pure joy with emotional moments throughout Hero delivers a top-notch, natural performance, while the heroine @varanasi_manasa looks cute and charming @santoshsoban romantic scenes are major highlights, and their chemistry works really well Songs add festive vibes, and the emotional climax hits right . A feel-good watch to enjoy in theatres Rating: 3/5 ⭐
Sandeep Athreya @SandeepAthreyaX
#CoupleFriendly: Well-written and beautifully executed relationship drama that connects with present generation. Kudos to Ashwin Chandrasekhar for handling the film with maturity. #SantoshSobhan and #ManasaVaranasi deliver impressive performances. #CoupleFriendlyReview
aHf @adhyayam
#CoupleFriendly has a lively first half and an emotional second half. The lead pair's chemistry and the cinematography are impressive. The nonlinear narrative style (some part) adds to the film's charm, making it worth watching despite some flaws. Manasa Varanasi steals the show.
