Chennai Love Story (2026)

Chennai Love Story is an upcoming Telugu romantic drama film directed by Ravi Namburii and produced under the banners of Mass Movie Makers and Amrutha Productions. The film marks the directorial debut of Ravi Namburii and features Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 24, 2026.

Plot

The story follows two young individuals from Telugu backgrounds living in Chennai. Nivi (Sri Gouri Priya) is a heartbroken software employee struggling with the aftermath of a failed relationship, while Steven Sankar (Kiran Abbavaram) is an aspiring filmmaker who moves to the city to chase his dreams. Their paths cross unexpectedly, leading them to explore the tenderness, intensity, and delicate nature of newfound romance as they confront their emotional baggage and life's obstacles.

Cast and Crew

Cast

• Kiran Abbavaram as Steven Sankar
• Sri Gouri Priya as Nivi

Crew

• Director: Ravi Namburii
• Co-Director: Lucky Bezawada
• Story Writer: Sai Rajesh Neelam
• Music: Mani Sharma
• Cinematography: Daniel Viswas
• Editor: Santhosh Naidu
• Producers: SKN, Sai Rajesh Neelam

Production and Release

The film is produced by the team behind acclaimed films like Colour Photo and Baby. The music is composed by veteran Mani Sharma, and the film has been granted a U/A certificate by the censor board. The runtime is nearly 3 hours. The film's trailer was unveiled on July 19, 2026, at an event in Hyderabad. The film is releasing alongside the much-anticipated Tamil film Jana Nayagan, with the makers expressing confidence in their content.

Box Office and Business

The film has reportedly recovered its investment even before its theatrical release through the sale of theatrical and digital rights. The total pre-release business is estimated to be around Rs. 42 crores, with theatrical rights sold for approximately Rs. 23 crores across different territories and digital rights fetching Rs. 14 crores.

Trade estimates suggest the film needs to earn a worldwide gross of approximately Rs. 28-30 crores to be declared a clean theatrical hit.