Lover out on OTT: Watch Manikandan's film in Telugu, Hindi and Kannada on this platform

Lover out on OTT: Directed by Prabhuram Vyas in his feature film directorial, Lover stars Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles

Detail from the poster for Lover

The critically acclaimed Tamil film Lover is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The film is available in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada as well. Directed by Prabhuram Vyas in his feature film directorial, Lover stars Manikanadan and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles.

The film released in theatres on February 9 ahead of the Valentine’s Day weekend. After the film received positive reception, more screens were allotted for the film. With the film completing about six weeks after its release, Lover is now available to watch in the comfort of your homes. Disney+ Hotstar had acquired the streaming rights.

Lover plot

Lover stars Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles. The film revolves around a young couple who are in love, but are different from each other. Lover throws light on the nuances in relationships that can drive the lovers away from each other. The film also focusses on how social media takes centre stage in shaping relationships of today’s times.

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Lover shows Manikandan and Gouri as a young couple in love. However, with the erratic and toxic behaviour shown by the man, their relationship edges towards a rough patch. Upon its theatrical release, Lover received exceptional reviews with many praising the lead characters’ performances. At the same time, the film’s writing also won praise for not glorifying toxic masculine behaviour.

Lover team

Lover is directed by Prabhuram Vyas who has earlier made web series Livin. Apart from Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya, the film also stars Kanna Ravi, Geetha Kailasam, Saravanan, Harini, Harish Kumar, and others. The film is produced by Nazerath Pasilian, Magesh Raj Pasilian and Yuvaraj Ganesan under the banners Million Dollar Studios, and MRP Entertainment. Sean Roldan has scored the music with Shreyaas Krishna handling the cinematography. Barath Vikraman is the editor.

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The film, which touches upon toxic masculinity, and emotional abuse inflicted on partners, boasts a clean screenplay and matured writing that warrants for a sure shot watch.

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