“I Gave a Good Film,” Says Dheeraj Mogilineni After Couple Friendly’s Positive Talk
Filmmaker Dheeraj Mogilineni has become the talk of the town after his strong and emotional statement about his latest film, Couple Friendly.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 15 Feb 2026 2:16 PM ISTFilmmaker Dheeraj Mogilineni has become the talk of the town after his strong and emotional statement about his latest film, Couple Friendly. During a public event held before the film’s release, he confidently said, "If this movie does not work, I will never hold a mic again." His words were spoken in the flow of emotion, but they soon went viral on social media.
At that time, many people criticized him. Some said he was only doing it for publicity and viral content. Social media was filled with comments questioning his confidence. Dheeraj later shared that he was deeply hurt by those reactions. Still, he stayed calm and trusted his film. He said, "Everyone thought I was doing it just for attention, but I stood by my words."
Now, after the film’s release, the situation has changed. Couple Friendly, starring Santhosh Ravan and Manasa Varanasi in the lead roles, has opened to decent and encouraging reviews. The movie is directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar and focuses on a clean romantic drama that families and couples can enjoy together.
The film was released in Telugu and Tamil and collected around Rs. 1.89 crore in global gross on its first day, including premiere shows. Trade experts believe collections will improve further on Sunday due to positive word of mouth. Audiences are appreciating the emotional connect and simple storytelling.
Adding more strength to the film, India’s biggest superstar Prabhas praised the movie, which brought more attention and goodwill. The film is produced under the UV Concepts banner in association with Ajay Kumar Raju P, with music composed by Aditya Ravindran.
So in success meet Dheeraj Mogilineni proudly said, "I kept my word. I gave a good film, and the audience is supporting us."
