“With Love” is a charming Tamil romantic comedy that captures the nostalgia of first love and modern relationships with a light-hearted touch. Directed by debutant Madhan, it stars Abishan Jeevinth as Sathya and Anaswara Rajan as Monisha, two school acquaintances who reconnect through a matchmaking setup and embark on a quest to confess feelings to their past crushes, only to find unexpected chemistry between them.
The film shines in its breezy first half filled with relatable school flashbacks and adolescent romance, treated with respect and humor rather than melodrama. Anaswara’s performance as Monisha stands out for her cherubic charm in youth scenes transitioning to confident maturity, while Abishan’s boy-next-door vibe grounds the leads’ easy friendship-turned-romance.
Sean Roldan’s soundtrack, especially “Edhukku Dhaan Indha Kaadhal” sung by Yuvan Shankar Raja, elevates emotional moments and adds foot-tapping energy that bridges any generic stretches. Critics praise its fresh take on rom-com tropes, giving agency to characters’ choices without infantilizing youth or rushing resolutions entirely.
Supporting cast like Kavya Anil as Anisha adds authenticity to side stories, making the narrative feel lived-in and respectful of love in all forms. Though some adult romance beats feel less convincing, strong acting and music ensure it lingers as a sweet, no-frills entertainer about growth, regret, and quiet honesty in love.
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
