{{Infobox television | genre = Romantic comedy | image = Love Under Construction.jpeg | director = Vishnu G Raghav | starring = Neeraj Madhav<br>Aju Varghese<br>Gouri G. Kishan<br>Anand Manmadhan | music = Gopi Sundar | runtime = 29-34 minutes | country = India | language = Malayalam | num_seasons = 1 | num_episodes = 6 | cinematography = Ajay David Kachappilly | editor = Arju Benn | company = Rejaputhra Visual Media | producer = M. Renjith | network = JioHotstar | released = {{Start date|2025|02|28|df=y}} }} '''''Love Under Construction''''' is an Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy television series directed by Vishnu G Raghav starring Neeraj Madhav,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love Under Construction trailer: Neeraj Madhav caught between dream home and lover in Disney+ Hotstar's Malayalam web series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/love-under-construction-trailer-neeraj-madhav-aju-varghese-gouri-g-kishan-hotstar-web-series/bbe2f0d720480 |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=www.ottplay.com}}</ref> Aju Varghese, Gouri G. Kishan, Anand Manmadhan and Ann Saleem in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=Express |date=2025-01-09 |title=First look of Love Under Construction unveiled |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Jan/23/first-look-of-love-under-construction-unveiled |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2025-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206194020/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Jan/23/first-look-of-love-under-construction-unveiled |url-status=live }}</ref> The series premiered on 28 February 2025 on JioHotstar. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=Express |date=2025-01-09 |title=First look of Love Under Construction unveiled |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Jan/23/first-look-of-love-under-construction-unveiled |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=ജിയോ ഹോട്ട്സ്റ്റാറിലൂടെ എത്തുന്ന ആദ്യ മലയാളം സിരീസ്; 'ലവ് അണ്ടര് കണ്സ്ട്രക്ഷന്' 28 ന്|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/miniscreen/love-under-construction-malayalam-series-from-february-28-jio-hotstar-srxh62|access-date=2025-02-22|work=Asianet News|archive-date=2025-02-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219114041/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/miniscreen/love-under-construction-malayalam-series-from-february-28-jio-hotstar-srxh62|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Plot == The series revolve around Vinod, who wishes to construct his own house, ignoring his financial instability. While he wants to marry the girl he loves (Gouri), he has to face challenges, both from her parents and their society.
== Cast == *Neeraj Madhav as Vinod Sudhakaran *Aju Varghese as Padmarajan aka Pappan *Gouri G. Kishan as Gouri Gopakumar *Anand Manmadhan as Contractor Jiji *Ann Saleem as Lisy *Ganga Meera as Remya Ravi *Kiran Peethambaran as Gopakumar *Manju Sree Nair as Sindhu *Thushara Pillai as Gouri's mother *Saheer Mohammed as Sudhakaran Nair *Thankamani Mohan as Sudha *Krishnan Balakrishnan as Anil *Dixon Poduthas as Abraham *Suryadev Sajesh Marar as JR Vinod *Arun Paavumba as Binu *Santhosh Venjaramoodu as Suresh *Sreejith Sreekumar as Assami worker *Sreejith Babu as Bank staff *Reghuchandran as Sub registrar *Chandini Sasikumar as servant
== Production == The series directed by Vishnu G Raghav, known for his debut film ''Vaashi'' was announced in September 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neeraj Madhav, Aju Varghese and Gouri G Kishan to star in new series, Love Under Construction|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Sep/27/neeraj-madhav-aju-varghese-and-gouri-g-kishan-to-star-in-new-series-love-under-constructionneera-48077.html|website=Cinema Express|date=27 September 2023|access-date=22 February 2025}}</ref> The series began filming on 3 October 2023 and wrapped up on 21 January 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction: New web series starring Neeraj Madhav, Aju Varghese, and Gouri G Kishan starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/love-under-construction-new-web-series-starring-neeraj-madhav-aju-varghese-and-gouri-g-kishan-starts-rolling/articleshow/104136421.cms|website=The Times Of India|date=3 October 2023|access-date=22 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Filming of Disney+ Hotstar series Love Under Construction wraps up|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jan/21/filming-of-disney-hotstar-serieslove-under-construction-wraps-up-51404.html|website=Cinema Express|date=21 January 2024|access-date=22 February 2025}}</ref> ===Marketing=== ''Son of Sreenivasan'', a roast interview with Vishnu G Raghav, Neeraj Madhav and Aju Varghese hosted by Dhyan Sreenivasan for promoting the series was released on 24 February 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reporterlive.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/02/25/dhyan-sreenivasan-and-neeraj-madhav-troll-video-viral |title=ഇന്റർവ്യൂ കൊടുക്കാൻ താത്പര്യമില്ലെന്ന് നീരജ്; 'അതുകൊണ്ട് സിനിമയുമില്ല' എന്ന് ട്രോളി ധ്യാൻ|newspaper=Reporter TV |date=26 February 2025}}</ref>
==Release== The series premiered on 28 February 2025 on JioHotstar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction OTT release date: When and where you can watch the new Malayalam rom-com series online|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/love-under-construction-ott-release-date-when-and-where-you-can-watch-the-new-malayalam-rom-com-series-online-1371572|website=Pinkvilla|date=9 February 2025|access-date=22 February 2025}}</ref> It is the first Malayalam series on JioHotstar, the rebranded platform of Disney+ Hotstar in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction trailer catches attention; Neeraj Madhav asks 'What would one do if Mohanlal's Mithunam and Varavelupu were to happen at once?'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/malayalam/love-under-construction-trailer-catches-attention-neeraj-madhav-asks-what-would-one-do-if-mohanlals-mithunam-and-varavelupu-were-to-happen-at-once/articleshow/118140288.cms|website=The Times Of India|date=11 February 2025|access-date=22 February 2025|archive-date=23 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250223110408/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/malayalam/love-under-construction-trailer-catches-attention-neeraj-madhav-asks-what-would-one-do-if-mohanlals-mithunam-and-varavelupu-were-to-happen-at-once/articleshow/118140288.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Episodes == {{Episode table |background=9C2A5D |season= |title= |airdate= |total_width=75 |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |Title = Foundation of Love |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|02|28|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = <!-- Episode summaries must be expressed in your own words. Do NOT submit content you find from another web site as it is plagiarism and likely a copyright violation, which Wikipedia cannot accept and will be removed or reverted. Superficially modifying copyrighted content or closely paraphrasing it, even if the source is cited, still constitutes a copyright violation. 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Summaries should be about 100 to 200 words in length, per WP:TVPLOT, and those substantially less than 100 words are most likely to be scrutinized for possible copyright violation. --> |LineColor = FF8C00 }} }} ==Reception== The series received positive reviews from critics and audience.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction Twitter review: Know what netizens have to say about Neeraj Madhav's Malayalam web series|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/love-under-construction-twitter-review-know-what-netizens-have-to-say-about-neeraj-madhavs-malayalam-web-series-1375219|website=Pinkvilla|date=1 March 2025|access-date=2 March 2025}}</ref> Divya P of OTTPlay rated the series 3 out of 5 stars and wrote:"Neeraj Madhav builds on Vishnu Raghav's solid comedy-drama series".<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction review: Neeraj Madhav builds on Vishnu Raghav's solid comedy-drama series|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/love-under-construction-review-neeraj-madhav-builds-on-vishnu-raghavs-solid-comedy-drama-series/72be2952d3362|website=OTTPlay|date=28 February 2025|access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> Vishal Menon of The Hollywood Reporter wrote:"Neeraj Madhav Stars in This Neatly-Written, Passive Viewing Comedy ".<ref>{{cite web|title='Love Under Construction' Series Review: Neeraj Madhav Stars in This Neatly-Written, Passive Viewing Comedy|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/love-under-construction-series-review-neeraj-madhav-stars-in-this-neatly-written-passive-viewing-comedy|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=28 February 2025|access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref>Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express wrote:"This modern-day Mithunam-Varavelpu cocktail leaves a sweet aftertaste".<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction Series Review: This modern-day Mithunam-Varavelpu cocktail leaves a sweet aftertaste|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2025/Feb/28/love-under-construction-series-review-this-modern-day-mithunam-varavelpu-cocktail-leaves-a-sweet-aftertaste|website=Cinema Express|date=28 February 2025|access-date=1 March 2025}}</ref> Dhanya K Vilayil of The Indian Express wrote:"'Love Under Construction' gives Bright perspectives, natural performances".<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction Review: തെളിച്ചമുള്ള കാഴ്ചപ്പാടുകൾ, സ്വാഭാവികമായ പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ; രസക്കാഴ്ചയൊരുക്കി 'ലവ് അണ്ടർ കൺസ്ട്രക്ഷൻ' റിവ്യൂ|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/love-under-construction-web-series-review-jiohotstar-neeraj-madhav-aju-varghese-8763198|website=The Indian Express|date=28 February 2025|access-date=1 March 2025}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times wrote:"Neeraj Madhav and Aju Varghese keep us engaged in this comedy drama".<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Under Construction Review: Neeraj Madhav and Aju Varghese keep us engaged in this comedy drama|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/love-under-construction-review-neeraj-madhav-and-aju-varghese-keep-us-engaged-in-this-comedy-drama-101740805285499.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=1 March 2025|access-date=2 March 2025}}</ref>
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