Couple Friendly, the Telugu romantic drama starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, is heading to Netflix on March 13, 2026 — just 27 days after its Valentine’s Day theatrical release on February 14. The makers confirmed the OTT date via an official Instagram announcement, making it one of the quicker digital turnarounds for a Telugu romantic hit this year.
When Is Couple Friendly Releasing on Netflix?
Couple Friendly will begin streaming on Netflix from March 13, 2026. The OTT date was officially confirmed by the film’s makers via their Instagram handle, with Netflix locked in as the exclusive digital partner. The film releases on the platform in Telugu, with Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions also expected to be available.
The 27-day theatrical window is shorter than the typical six-to-eight weeks most Telugu films observe, reflecting both the makers’ confidence in the streaming debut and Netflix’s keenness to capitalise on the film’s strong Valentine’s Day buzz while it still has cultural momentum.
| Movie | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couple Friendly | Netflix | March 13, 2026 | Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada |
What Is Couple Friendly About?
Couple Friendly follows Siva (Santosh Sobhan), a struggling interior designer in Chennai who starts bike-pooling to manage his finances, and Mithra (Manasa Varanasi), an aspiring IT professional he meets through the same commute. When financial pressures and housing constraints force the two into a shared living arrangement, the film explores what happens when proximity, practicality, and attraction collide — a realistic, grounded take on modern live-in relationships set against the backdrop of Chennai’s working-class young-professional life.
The film made a strong impression on its Valentine’s Day release, with audiences praising it as a breezy romantic drama with genuine chemistry between the leads and moments that feel authentic rather than filmy. Critics noted a relatable dynamic between the two leads and a story that doesn’t force its romance but lets it grow naturally out of shared circumstance.
Who Stars in Couple Friendly?
Santosh Sobhan leads the film as Siva, playing the role with understated charm that has consistently been his strength in Telugu romantic films. Manasa Varanasi matches him as Mithra, delivering a performance that reviewers called grounded and endearing. Yogi Babu provides the film’s comic relief, while Rajeev Kanakala fills out the supporting ensemble.
- Santosh Sobhan as Siva
- Manasa Varanasi as Mithra
- Yogi Babu — supporting / comedy role
- Rajeev Kanakala — supporting role
Who Directed Couple Friendly?
Couple Friendly is written and directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar, and produced by Ajay Kumar Raju P under UV Concepts in association with VR Global Media. The film holds a 7.0 on IMDb and has been positioned as one of 2026’s standout Valentine’s releases in Telugu cinema, with the box office return placing it comfortably in hit territory.
Where Can You Watch Couple Friendly Online?
Couple Friendly streams exclusively on Netflix from March 13, 2026. The film will be available in Telugu with subtitle options, and multilingual audio versions in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada are expected on the platform. Netflix is accessible on Android, iOS, web browsers, and all major smart TV platforms.