
The Telugu romantic drama ‘Couple Friendly’ is slowly finding its audience at the box office. Released on February 14, 2026, as a Valentine's Day special, the film stars Santosh Shobhan and Manasa Varanasi in the lead roles and centres on the modern-day love story of Shiva and Mithra. While the film opened quietly, it has shown encouraging growth over the past few days.

The film did not enjoy a big opening, largely because awareness was limited ahead of release. However, positive word of mouth has worked in its favour. Audiences, especially young couples, have responded warmly to its themes and emotional core.
According to early trade estimates, ‘Couple Friendly’ grossed around ₹4 crore in its first two days. The film witnessed a noticeable jump on day four, adding approximately ₹2 crore to its total. With this upward trend continuing into day four, the total collections have now crossed the ₹6 crore mark.
Trade analysts believe the film could maintain a steady run in the coming week, particularly as no major Telugu releases are competing for screens at the moment.

In the United States, ‘Couple Friendly’ has reportedly collected close to $50,000 so far. While these figures are not massive, they indicate steady interest among the Telugu diaspora.
If the positive talk sustains, the worldwide numbers are expected to improve further in the coming days.
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Directed by Ashwin Chandrashekar, ‘Couple Friendly’ explores the complexities of a live-in relationship set in Chennai. Shiva and Mithra's romance begins with promise but soon encounters ego clashes and emotional friction. The narrative takes an unexpected turn with a health-related twist that forces the couple to reassess their priorities and commitment.
Blending romance with contemporary relationship issues, the film attempts to capture the emotional realities faced by today's urban couples.
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