With Love is a charming 2026 Tamil romantic comedy directed by debutant Madhan, starring Abishan Jeevinth as Sathya and Anaswara Rajan as Monisha. The film follows their reunion through matchmaking, leading to a nostalgic quest to confess past school crushes before pursuing their own potential romance.
Storyline
Sathya meets his school junior Monisha at a family-arranged meetup; they bond instantly but decide to seek closure with their unrequited crushes first. Flashbacks blend with present-day humor and emotion as they revisit old flames, exploring how friendship evolves into love.
The narrative respects character choices, avoiding clichés while treating adolescent feelings maturely.
Performances
Anaswara Rajan delivers a standout turn as Monisha, balancing schoolgirl charm with adult confidence despite a noticeable Malayalam-tinged dubbing.
Abishan Jeevinth grows into the relatable Sathya, effective in heartfelt reunions but relying sometimes on exaggerated humor.
Supporting cast like Kavya Anil adds authenticity and warmth.
Music and Cinematography
Sean Roldan’s score, highlighted by “Edhukku Dhaan Indha Kaadhal” sung by Yuvan Shankar Raja, perfectly captures the leads’ tentative romance and emotional highs.
Shreyaas Krishna’s warm cinematography makes everyday settings in Trichy and Chennai feel romantic.
Strengths
Critics laud its agency-driven characters, Orkut-era nostalgia in a modern wrapper, vibrant music, and feel-good chemistry that evokes personal memories.
It earns consistent 3.5/5 ratings for freshness in a familiar rom-com template.
Weaknesses
Pacing lags in the first half setup, with some rushed resolutions, mild melodrama, and unexamined character flaws like Sathya’s awkwardness.
Second half wobbles slightly but recovers with strong emotional payoff.
CAST:
Abishan Jeevinth as Sathya Seelan
Anaswara Rajan as Monisha
Theni Murugan as Sathya Appa
“kalaimamani” Saravanan as Saminathan Sir
Harish Kumar as Dinesh
Kavya Anil as Anisha
Sacchin Nachiappan as Balaji
Sachana as Santhiya
Rj Ananthi as Sathya Akka
Dimple kanna as Vinodhini
Siddharth as Jaffer
TECHNICAL CREW:
Writer, Director: Madhan
Produced by: Soundarya Rajinikanth and Magesh Raj Pasilian
Music: Sean Roldan
DOP: Shreyaas Krishna
Edit: Suresh Kumar
Art: Raj Kamal
Associate Producer: Vijay M P
Executive Producer: A. Balamurugan
Lyrics: Mohan Rajan, Uma Devi, Madhan
Choreographer: Santhosh
Action: PC Stunts (Karthik)
Costume Designer: Priya Ravi
Publicity Designs: Sarath J Samuel
Stills: Maniyan
Publicity Stills: Jose Christo
PRO: Yuvraaj
