It this OTT era, audience are flooded with other languages films at their finger tips. Even before the OTT boom, several Malayalam films like Drishyam, Bangalore Days and Premam became huge hits, especially in Big cities of Telugu states like Hyderabad. Now another Malayalam film 'Premalu,' is making noise. The RomCom set against the backdrop of Hyderabad, has become a box office sensation, garnering widespread acclaim for its content.
The romantic comedy, directed by Girish A.D., features Nalsen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in lead roles. Despite not having big stars, the film's compelling narrative and positive word of mouth have propelled it to box office success. From its opening day itself, 'Premalu' has consistently achieved strong occupancies, and with favorable reviews and audience support, the film has surpassed expectations.
'Premalu' has grossed approximately 26 crores, a remarkable feat considering its low budget of 5 crores. Co-written by Kiran Josey and Girish A.D., 'Premalu' received acclaim from both audiences and critics. As it entered its second week, the film continued to witness increased occupancies, signaling its enduring popularity. Alongside Nalsen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju, the movie features Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Akhila Bhargavan, and Meenakshi Ravindran in significant roles.
Reports suggest 'Premalu' is being considered to release in Telugu as it has Hyderabad backdrop and it matches the sensibilities of Telugu audience. It is yet to be confirmed whether it would get dubbed or remade in Telugu. Produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under the Bhavana Studios banner. Vishnu Vijay composed the film's music.