CBFC Approves 'Couple Friendly' with Adult Certificate Ahead of Valentine's Day Release
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially cleared director Ashwin Chandrasekar's upcoming romantic drama 'Couple Friendly' for theatrical release. The film, which features actors Santosh Soban and Manasa Varanasi in lead roles, has been awarded an 'A' certificate, indicating it is suitable for adult audiences only.
Film Details and Runtime Confirmation
The production house behind the project, UV Creations, confirmed the censor board clearance through their social media channels. They also disclosed that the film has a total runtime of two hours and one minute. Sharing an official poster prominently displaying the 'A' certificate, the makers announced the release date as February 14th in both Telugu and Tamil languages.
The production house's social media post stated: "#CoupleFriendly is 'A' beautiful story filled with smiles, tears and love. In cinemas on FEB 14th in Telugu & Tamil. This Valentine's Day is going to be #CoupleFriendly."
Trailer Insights and Plot Details
An intriguing trailer released earlier has generated significant interest among cinema enthusiasts. The preview begins with an urgent plea for the protagonist to return with his partner to avoid a major problem. The story unfolds primarily in Tamil Nadu, where Shiva (played by Santosh Soban) initially communicates with Mithra (Manasa Varanasi) in Tamil before discovering she is actually a Telugu-speaking woman through her phone's ringtone.
The trailer reveals several key plot elements:
- Shiva faces disrespect from his own family members due to his financial struggles
- Mithra's family pressures her to return to Chittoor for an arranged marriage
- Difficult circumstances force Mithra to move in with Shiva
- The couple develops a romantic relationship and begins a live-in arrangement
- As their relationship progresses, Mithra proposes marriage to Shiva
The film appears to explore the complexities of modern relationships against the backdrop of traditional family expectations and societal pressures.
Technical Team and Production Credits
The film boasts a talented technical crew including:
- Cinematography by Dinesh Purushothaman
- Music composed by Aditya Ravindran
- Editing handled by Ganesh Siva
- Art direction by Michael
With its Valentine's Day release strategy, 'Couple Friendly' aims to capture audiences looking for romantic entertainment during the holiday season. The 'A' certificate suggests the film may contain mature themes appropriate for adult viewers, potentially dealing with the realities of contemporary relationships in Indian society.
