Couple Friendly Day 1 Collections: Santosh Shoban–Manasa Varanasi Film Starts Well
Starring Santosh Shoban and Manasa Varanasi in the lead roles, the film was released recently in theatres and received a warm response from audiences
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 15 Feb 2026 12:34 PM ISTThe romantic drama Couple Friendly has made a strong start at the box office. Starring Santosh Shoban and Manasa Varanasi in the lead roles, the film was released recently in theatres and received a warm response from audiences. On its first day, the movie collected ₹1.89 crores gross worldwide. This is considered a very good opening, especially for a youthful romantic entertainer.
The film has attracted both young viewers and family audiences. Many people are praising the emotional scenes and the chemistry between the lead pair. The story is presented as a heart-touching love drama with simple and relatable moments. Viewers are appreciating the clean entertainment and light-hearted romance shown in the film. Positive word of mouth is helping the movie perform well in several centres.
“Couple Friendly” is presented by UV Creations and produced under the banner of UV Concepts. Ajay Kumar Raju P. worked as the co-producer for the project. The movie was released in both Telugu and Tamil languages to reach a wider audience. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the film was distributed by producer and distributor Dheeraj Mogilineni.
The movie is written and directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar. His storytelling style focuses on emotions and relationships, which seems to have connected well with the audience. The technical team has also played an important role in the film’s success. Dinesh Purushothaman handled the cinematography, while Ganesh Shiva worked as the editor. The music composed by Aditya Ravindran adds freshness to the romantic mood of the film. Michael BFA managed the art department, and S. S. Varma served as the executive producer.
