"You loved Steven Shankar & Nivi in theatres. Now, they’re coming home with all the love and warmth," wrote SonyLIV, announcing the streaming debut of the blockbuster on its platform.
Starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead, the love story will make its OTT debut on August 21. SonyLIV's viewers are gearing up for it. Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi are the languages in which it will stream.
The film, written and directed by Ravi Namburi, grossed Rs 60 Cr at the box office. Co-written by Baby fame Sai Rajesh Neelam and the film's director, this one features an interesting interval block and an emotional climax.
The lead pair, whose chemistry is among the film's biggest merits, expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming theatrical response to CLS while celebrating its OTT premiere on Sony LIV. Highlighting how the film captures the innocence, nostalgia, and emotions of first love, the lead duo shared their excitement for the digital release, hoping its multi-language availability allows new audiences across regions to connect deeply with the characters and revisit their own fondest memories.
What is the film about? Nivi (Sri Gouri Priya) is left heartbroken when her fiancé Ajay calls off their wedding at the eleventh hour. Unable to process the shock, she spirals into depression and starts drinking heavily to numb the pain. One day, while she is on a Chennai beach trying to drown her sorrows with friends, she crosses paths with Steven Shankar (Kiran Abbavaram), an aspiring filmmaker. Steven talks his way into staying with Nivi and her friends for a short while, and his easygoing charm and humor gradually seep into her life. Bit by bit, he helps her work through her grief and rediscover joy, and what starts as friendship slowly blossoms into romance. A twist awaits. The rest of the film is about whether the duo reunite.
Produced jointly by Sai Rajesh and SKN, the film has music by Melody Brahma Mani Sharma.
