Draft:Coupling (2025)

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Coupling! is a Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy web series directed by Pramod Mohan. Produced by Manoj Kumar P. C. under the banner MMX Entertainment, the series stars Sarjano Khalid, Sreenath Babu, Vyshnavi Raj, and Malavika Sreenath in lead roles.[1] The plot centers on a modern-day love triangle and explores the evolving dynamics of marriage, relationships, and friendship among the youth. [2]

Plot

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Coupling! is a romantic comedy web series centered around a modern-day love triangle and the complications it brings to a deep friendship. The story revolves around two best friends. When the female friend accepts a proposal for an arranged marriage, the male friend comes to the realization of his long-suppressed romantic feelings for her. The entry of her fiancé into their lives creates a complex and humorous situation as it explores the changing dynamics of marriage and relationships among the youth.[3]

Cast

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Production

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The series is an original content production by MMX Entertainment for the OTT platform manoramaMAX.[5][6][7] It is directed by Pramod Mohan.

Release

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The web series was released exclusively on the streaming platform manoramaMAX on November 14, 2025.[8][9][10][11][12]

Reception

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Onmanorama gave the web series a positive review, calling it a "breezy rom-com" and an "enjoyable viewing experience from start to finish" distinguished by its "charm, sincerity, and lightness." Alexander praised director Pramod Mohan for his "effortless clarity" in unpacking modern relationship dynamics and offering a "measured, contemporary take" on youth relationships, highlighting that the dialogue was "free of cringe" and meaningful. The review noted that while the series uses a familiar rom-com template, it avoids turning the protagonist into a one-note figure, instead allowing him "emotional depth and room to grow." A key strength was the production's pacing, with short episodes making it a "quick and engaging watch," complemented by Aromal Chekavar's "warm" music and Abhimanyu Viswanath's "vibrant frames." The performances of the lead cast, including Sarjano Khalid's "nuanced performance" and the chemistry from Malavika Sreenath, Samarth Ambujakshan, and Vyshnavi Raj, were also credited for keeping the eight-episode series lively.[13]

References

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  1. ഡസ്ക്, എന്‍റര്‍ടെയിന്‍മെന്‍റ് (2025-10-23). "'കപ്ലിങ്': പുതിയ കാലത്തിന്‍റെ പ്രണയവും സൗഹൃദവും; മനോരമ മാക്സില്‍ കാണാം". Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  2. "Coupling! OTT release date: When and where to watch Sarjano Khalid-starrer web series online". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  3. ഡസ്ക്, ഡിജിറ്റല്‍ (2025-11-13). "'കപ്ലിംഗ്'- പുതിയ കാലത്തിന്റെ സൗഹൃദവും പ്രണയവും; നവംബർ 14 മുതൽ മനോരമ മാക്സിൽ". Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
  4. ഡസ്ക്, എന്‍റര്‍ടെയിന്‍മെന്‍റ് (2025-11-01). "ത്രികോണപ്രണയവുമായി സര്‍ജാനോ ഖാലിദ്; കപ്ലിങ് ട്രെയിലര്‍ പുറത്ത്". Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
  5. ഡസ്ക്, എന്‍റര്‍ടെയിന്‍മെന്‍റ് (2025-10-17). "ത്രികോണ പ്രണയത്തിന്‍റെ കഥ പറഞ്ഞ് കപ്ലിങ്; കാണാം മനോരമമാക്സില്‍". Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
  6. "Coupling on manoramaMax ,Malayalam Web Series". Kerala TV. 2025-11-13. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  7. "Coupling OTT Release: Here's where to watch Sarjano Khalid's exciting Malayalam rom-com series online" (in Hindi). 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  8. "'Coupling': Manorama Max's must-watch original series to premiere on this date". 'Coupling’: Manorama Max's must-watch original series to premiere on this date. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
  9. "Inspection Bungalow to Dude to Avihitham: Watch latest Malayalam OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, Zee5". The Economic Times. 2025-11-14. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  10. Desk, Entertainment. "New Web Series OTT Release: പുതിയ 2 മലയാളം വെബ് സീരീസുകൾ ഈ ആഴ്ച ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക്, എവിടെ കാണാം?". malayalam.indianexpress.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-11-15. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. "ഡ്യൂഡ്, അവിഹിതം, വള; പ്രേക്ഷകർ കാത്തിരുന്ന സിനിമകൾ ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക്". ഡ്യൂഡ്, അവിഹിതം, വള; പ്രേക്ഷകർ കാത്തിരുന്ന സിനിമകൾ ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക് (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
  12. Desk, Entertainment. "New Malayalam OTT Release: ഇന്ന് ഒടിടിയിലെത്തിയ മലയാള ചിത്രങ്ങളും വെബ് സീരീസുകളും". malayalam.indianexpress.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2026-01-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. "Manorama Max's 'Coupling': A breezy rom-com that wraps up before you know it | Review". Manorama Max’s ‘Coupling’: A breezy rom-com that wraps up before you know it | Review. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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