The trailer launch of the upcoming romantic musical Couple Friendly was held on a grand scale in Hyderabad, with the entire cast and crew in attendance. The event was filled with excitement as the team shared their enthusiasm and confidence about the film, which is gearing up for a Valentine’s Day release.
Lead actor Santosh Shobhan expressed strong emotional attachment to the project, stating that Couple Friendly would be one of the most memorable films of his career and would stay close to audiences’ hearts for the next two decades. He promised viewers a deeply honest and heart-touching cinematic experience.
The film features Manasa Varanasi as the female lead, playing the role of Mithra. Speaking at the event, Manasa said she was extremely happy to portray the character, revealing that she connected instantly with Mithra’s personality. She described Mithra as confident, fearless, and someone who believes in making quick decisions. Calling the film a youthful love story, she added that it is filled with emotional moments that audiences will strongly relate to. She also highlighted that shooting at real locations across Chennai brought freshness and authenticity to the narrative.
Directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar, Couple Friendly is presented by UV Creations and produced under the UV Concepts banner. The film is being made on a lavish scale simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, with Ajay Kumar Raju P. serving as co-producer. Director Ashwin shared that the film was made with complete honesty and sincerity, and revealed that Santosh Shobhan immediately agreed to the project after listening to the script. He added that Chennai plays a vital role in the story, almost functioning as an important character alongside the leads.
Producer and distributor Dheeraj Mogilineni, who will be releasing the film across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, said the movie touched him emotionally. He praised Santosh Shobhan’s mature performance and Manasa Varanasi’s natural screen presence, expressing strong confidence that Couple Friendly will strike a chord with audiences and become a big success.
Scheduled for release on February 14, Valentine’s Day, Couple Friendly is described as a musical romantic love story made with genuine emotions, promising a heartfelt cinematic journey for couples and youth alike.
Rakul Preet Singh on PR Culture: “Hard Work, Not Hype, Defines Real Success”
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has opened up about the growing influence of PR and marketing in the film industry, particularly highlighting how the ecosystem has changed over the years. Sharing her honest views, Rakul said that while PR strategies may offer temporary visibility, they can only go so far. According to her, long-term success is possible only when actors consistently prove their talent through hard work and meaningful performances.
Rakul expressed concern about the rising negativity, especially in the Hindi film industry. She pointed out that there is an unhealthy trend where certain individuals allegedly spend money to spread false narratives and damage the reputations of others for personal or professional gain. This culture of deliberately pulling others down deeply disturbs her. She questioned how people involved in such activities can live with themselves and whether their conscience allows them peace.
The actress strongly believes that negativity and malicious intent eventually catch up with those who indulge in them. She maintained that she has built her career purely on her own merit, dedication, and perseverance. Rakul said she takes pride in reaching her current position without leaning on aggressive PR machinery to stay in the spotlight.
Making her stance clear, Rakul stated that she does not depend on PR-driven hype to remain relevant. Instead, she firmly believes that genuine work and consistent effort should speak louder than publicity. She also expressed hope that the industry will gradually move towards a more positive, transparent, and healthier environment for everyone involved.