Kamal Ghorui
The romantic drama ‘Couple Friendly’, starring Manasa Varanasi and Santosh Shobhan was released on February 14, 2026, as a Valentine’s Day special and has witnessed a clear upward trend in both occupancy and collections.According to Sacnilk website the movie earned Rs 4 crore in its first two days and added another Rs 2 crore on day three. This takes the total to over Rs 6 crore.
Day 3 occupancy shows growth in all show slots
The film registered an overall 17.99% Telugu occupancy on Monday, February 16, 2026. The numbers show a gradual rise through the day, signalling increased interest from urban youth crowds.
Day 3 Telugu (2D) Occupancy
Morning Shows: 10.31%Afternoon Shows: 18.88%Evening Shows: 18.94%Night Shows: 23.83%Both Manasa Varanasi and Santosh Shobhan are promoting the film aggressively across the Telugu states to keep the buzz alive.
Storyline explores love, conflict, and a sharp emotional twist
Directed by Ashwin Chandrashekar ‘Couple Friendly’ follows the journey of a couple who decide to live together in Chennai.Our ETimes review for the film says that the second half becomes more dramatic after Mithra is diagnosed with a terminal illness. It reads, “While this twist aims to intensify the emotional depth, the treatment veers into melodrama… What started as a refreshing slice-of-life romance slowly drifts into familiar and conventional territory.”The lack of major releases and the relatable theme may help it extend its box office run. If the upward momentum continues the film could turn out as a surprise hit of the season.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
