2024 · Film
Premalu
Malayalam romantic comedy in which Sachin, an aimless graduate who moves to Hyderabad, falls for Reenu, a confident young IT professional.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, we found no Hindi version of Premalu streaming in India. Its Hindi dub streamed on JioHotstar until the film was removed in August 2026, ahead of its Hindi remake, according to The Week. Only the Telugu dub is still streaming, on Aha.
The story
After a rejection on his last day of college and a failed UK visa application, Sachin Santosh drifts at home in Aluva, helping at his father's bakery. When his childhood friend Amal invites him to join a GATE coaching course in Hyderabad, he goes along for a change. At a wedding there he meets Reenu Roy, a lively young woman working at an IT company, and is instantly smitten. Sachin rearranges his plans to stay near her, despite competition from Aadhi, a colleague who calls himself her 'bestie'.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
An easy pick for anyone after a light, contemporary romantic comedy about young people finding their feet in a new city, with humour driven by friendship and awkward courtship. There is some drinking, and at 156 minutes it runs long for the genre.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Premalu, a Telugu word for 'loves', was directed by Girish A. D. and produced by Bhavana Studios with Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero. It opened on 9 February 2024 and grossed about ₹136 crore worldwide on a reported budget of ₹9 crore, making it the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024. It won Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value at the Kerala State Film Awards.
It began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on 12 April 2024, later with Tamil and Hindi versions, while the Telugu dub went to Aha. In August 2026 it was removed from JioHotstar ahead of the theatrical release of its Hindi remake, Prem Keetanu, on 2 October 2026. No official reason or return date has been given. A sequel, Premalu 2, was announced in April 2024 but has since been shelved.
The facts
- Language
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Romantic comedy
- Runtime
- 156 min
- Director
- Girish A. D.
- Cast
- Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Premalu in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, we found no Hindi version of Premalu streaming in India. Its Hindi dub streamed on JioHotstar until the film was removed in August 2026, ahead of its Hindi remake, according to The Week. Only the Telugu dub is still streaming, on Aha.
- Is Premalu available in Hindi?
- Yes. Premalu was made in Malayalam, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available.
- How long is Premalu?
- Premalu runs for 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).