Overview

• Distinct Telugu and Malayalam films sharing the title Little Hearts released in theaters on September 5, drawing upbeat first-day audience reactions on X.
• The Telugu rom-com marks YouTuber Mouli Tanuj Prasanth’s debut opposite Shivani Nagaram, directed by first-timer Sai Marthad and backed by producer Aditya Haasan after an initial OTT plan.
• Moviegoers describe the Telugu release as a lively, laugh-heavy theatrical experience with appealing lead chemistry and crowd-pleasing humor.
• PinkVilla reports the Malayalam film, led by Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar, is running successfully, featuring three interwoven love stories and a prominent father–son thread.
• Coverage notes the Malayalam release is reportedly banned in GCC countries over a homosexual subplot, reflecting regional content restrictions on LGBTQ portrayals.