Premalu (2024)
Director: Girish A. D
Cast: Naslen (as Sachin), Mamitha Baiju (as Reenu), Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Althaf Salim, Mathew Thomas
Premalu (2024) is a heartwarming #RomanticComedy directed by Girish A.D., capturing the sweet awkwardness of new love in a humorous, nostalgic tone. The story follows Sachin (Naslen)—a timid engineering graduate—who heads to Hyderabad to prepare for the GATE exam, only to fall head over heels for Reenu (Mamitha Baiju), a confident IT professional whose expectations challenge his shy demeanor. Their unexpected chemistry and situational hilarity fuel a breezy narrative that resonates across generations. #Premalu #GirishAD #Naslen #MamithaBaiju
Naslen brings earnest charm as Sachin, embodying vulnerability masked by awkward hope, while Mamitha Baiju shines as Reenu, delivering confidence paired with emotional subtlety. The supporting ensemble—including Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, and Shyam Mohan—adds depth with comedic and emotional beats that ground the romance. #RomComEnsemble
Visually, the film balances quaint Kerala backdrops with energetic Hyderabad sets to underscore cultural contrasts. The pacing marries sweet sweetness with situational humor, allowing dialogue and timing to highlight the characters’ growing affection. #Cinematography #Tone
At its core, Premalu explores self-discovery, cross-cultural connection, and the courage required to express love. The film’s simplicity is its strength—eschewing chaotic plot arcs for grounded, relatable moments.
Critics and audiences celebrated its refreshing warmth and chemistry. 123Telugu rated it 3.25/5, calling it “a delightful rom-com entertainer” with “heartwarming vibes” and natural performances 123telugu.com. On Reddit, viewers appreciated its simplicity:
“It was fun… It’s cute and nice. Fun watch.”
“I love how refreshing the movie is… despite the language barrier… the movie managed to give me a few chuckles.” Reddit+1
However, some noted its lighter scope:
“Nice romantic comedy… but not great per se… Some old repeated tropes.” Reddit
Financially, Premalu became a sleeper blockbuster, amassing over ₹130 crore globally—including ₹15 crore from the Telugu version alone—earning break-even quickly and achieving strong OTT performance via Disney+ Hotstar (Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi) and Aha (Telugu)
Premalu (2024) is a heartwarming #RomanticComedy directed by Girish A.D., capturing the sweet awkwardness of new love in a humorous, nostalgic tone. The story follows Sachin (Naslen)—a timid engineering graduate—who heads to Hyderabad to prepare for the GATE exam, only to fall head over heels for Reenu (Mamitha Baiju), a confident IT professional whose expectations challenge his shy demeanor. Their unexpected chemistry and situational hilarity fuel a breezy narrative that resonates across generations. #Premalu #GirishAD #Naslen #MamithaBaiju
Naslen brings earnest charm as Sachin, embodying vulnerability masked by awkward hope, while Mamitha Baiju shines as Reenu, delivering confidence paired with emotional subtlety. The supporting ensemble—including Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, and Shyam Mohan—adds depth with comedic and emotional beats that ground the romance. #RomComEnsemble
Visually, the film balances quaint Kerala backdrops with energetic Hyderabad sets to underscore cultural contrasts. The pacing marries sweet sweetness with situational humor, allowing dialogue and timing to highlight the characters’ growing affection. #Cinematography #Tone
At its core, Premalu explores self-discovery, cross-cultural connection, and the courage required to express love. The film’s simplicity is its strength—eschewing chaotic plot arcs for grounded, relatable moments.
Critics and audiences celebrated its refreshing warmth and chemistry. 123Telugu rated it 3.25/5, calling it “a delightful rom-com entertainer” with “heartwarming vibes” and natural performances 123telugu.com. On Reddit, viewers appreciated its simplicity:
“It was fun… It’s cute and nice. Fun watch.”
“I love how refreshing the movie is… despite the language barrier… the movie managed to give me a few chuckles.” Reddit+1
However, some noted its lighter scope:
“Nice romantic comedy… but not great per se… Some old repeated tropes.” Reddit
Financially, Premalu became a sleeper blockbuster, amassing over ₹130 crore globally—including ₹15 crore from the Telugu version alone—earning break-even quickly and achieving strong OTT performance via Disney+ Hotstar (Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi) and Aha (Telugu)