Hyderabad, India — February 14, 2026
Several beloved romantic films made a special return to theaters across Hyderabad on Valentine’s Day, offering audiences a chance to relive iconic love stories on the big screen. The one-day re-release lineup features cult classics and fan-favorite romances across multiple cinema chains in the city.
Major Valentine’s Day Re-Releases
Orange (4K Version)
Starring Ram Charan and Genelia D’Souza, the newly remastered 4K edition screened at Sandhya 70MM with a morning show. The film also received a simultaneous overseas re-release.
Manasantha Nuvve
This romantic blockbuster featuring Uday Kiran returned to major multiplexes including AMB Cinemas, Prasads Multiplex, ART Cinemas, Sudarshan 35MM, and Sandhya 35MM.
Ye Maaya Chesave
The romantic drama starring Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu screened at select venues including INOX SMR Vinay Metro Mall, PVR Lakeshore Mall, and GSM Mall.
Love Story
Another romantic favorite starring Naga Chaitanya alongside Sai Pallavi was screened at AMB Cinemas, PVR multiplex locations, and Prasads Multiplex.
Other Special Screenings
Mohabbatein screened at PVR Inorbit Cyberabad with an evening show.
Premam played at PVR Preston Gachibowli with multiple evening and night screenings.
Why Theaters Organized the Event
Exhibitors scheduled the re-release lineup specifically for Valentine’s Day to capitalize on audience nostalgia and the popularity of romantic films among couples and longtime fans. Theater operators say classic re-runs often attract strong turnout because viewers enjoy experiencing older favorites in a cinematic setting rather than on streaming platforms.
Trend of Classic Film Re-Releases
Industry observers note that special-day re-releases — especially around holidays and anniversaries — have become a growing trend in Indian cinema exhibition. The strategy helps theaters draw crowds while giving fans an opportunity to revisit iconic titles with improved visuals and sound.
