The Tamil romantic comedy With Love, released on February 6, centers on Sathya and Monisha, two former schoolmates who reconnect and embark on a spontaneous trip to Tiruchy. Directed and written by debutant Madhan, the 2-hour-21-minute film stars Abishan Jeevinth as Sathya and Anaswara Rajan as Monisha, alongside Saravanan. It emphasizes their budding friendship over dramatic romance, portraying love through casual conversations, shared heartbreaks, and everyday practicality during their travels, including a night in the same hotel room.

Unlike typical Tamil romances that prioritize grand gestures, With Love highlights the woman’s perspective equally, drawing parallels to Dhanush’s Thiruchitrambalam for its balanced approach. The leads’ similarities—laid-back attitudes despite Monisha’s 1.5 million Instagram followers—foster instant comfort, making their interactions feel authentic and unhurried, much like old friends catching up over coffee. This setup appeals to audiences who value bromance-like bonds in romantic narratives.

Abishan and Anaswara deliver natural, understated performances that capture the duo’s playful silliness without main-character bravado, with Abishan’s easy likability standing out for a newcomer. Madhan maintains tight control, using visuals to convey Sathya’s shift from past love to new feelings for Monisha, while handling heavier topics like heartbreak with lightness. The film sustains engagement even as the second half introduces predictable turns, buoyed by the characters’ self-awareness.

With Love arrives as a refreshing update to the Tamil rom-com genre, blending Orkut-era simplicity with modern reels-style energy just before Valentine’s week. It advances the form slightly by prioritizing mutual viewpoints and quiet intimacy, offering a feel-good situation-ship story that resonates through its honest portrayal of evolving relationships.