The Telugu romantic drama Couple Friendly has found a strong start at the box office, and one big reason behind the growing buzz is the support from pan-India star Prabhas. The film released during the Valentine’s Day and Maha Shivaratri weekend, a time when audiences usually expect romantic and family entertainers in theatres. While the weekend turned out mixed for the Telugu box office, this light-hearted love story managed to stand out.
A Decent Opening Day At The Box Office
The film stars Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi in lead roles. It opened with around Rs 1.89 crore on day one, which is considered a healthy start for a mid-budget romantic film. As the day progressed, theatre footfall improved, especially in urban centres where young audiences connected with the film’s theme.
The story focuses on modern relationships and everyday romance, which makes it easy for viewers to relate to the characters. Word of mouth slowly started helping the film gain momentum during the weekend.
Why The Film Is Connecting With Youth
The biggest strength of the film lies in its simple storytelling and light tone. Director Ashwin Chandrasekhar chose a relatable love story instead of a heavy drama, making it an easy watch for couples and college-going audiences.
The chemistry between the lead pair has also been appreciated by viewers. Their performances feel natural and fresh, which helped the film appeal to younger moviegoers who are looking for modern romantic stories on the big screen.
Prabhas’ Praise Becomes A Major Boost
A turning point for the film came when Prabhas publicly congratulated the team for the opening day success. His message brought instant attention to the film and encouraged more people to check it out in theatres.
When a star of his scale shows support, it often increases curiosity among audiences. This endorsement has helped the film gain visibility and gave the team a big morale boost during its crucial first week.
Other Releases Struggle To Make Impact
While Couple Friendly is holding steady, the same cannot be said for other Telugu releases of the week. Vishwak Sen’s film Funky did not perform as expected and struggled to draw crowds.
Similarly, Arjun Sarja’s directorial debut Seetha Payanam found it difficult to attract audiences, with some shows reportedly cancelled due to low attendance. Another release, Nilave, also failed to gain momentum. Because of this, Couple Friendly has become the only film giving hope to theatres during the festive weekend.
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Can The Film Maintain Momentum?
The coming weekdays will decide the film’s long-term success. Positive word of mouth and the support from a major star have already created a strong foundation. If the film continues to draw couples and young viewers, it has a good chance of turning into a steady performer.
For now, Couple Friendly has managed to bring a bit of cheer to the Telugu box office and proved that simple love stories can still attract audiences when told in a fun and relatable way.
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