Movie: Premalu
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Naslen, Mamitha, Althaf Salim, Shyam Mohan, Akhila Bhargavan
Director: Girish AD
Produced By: Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran
Release Date: March 8th, 2024
Malayalam cult superhit Premalu has made its way to the theatres in Telugu. The film emerged as a massive hit in Malayalam and managed to run to superb occupancies and continuous audience love in both Kerala as well as Tamil Nadu. Set in Hyderabad, the film has now made its way to the Telugu audience. Let’s see if the film manages to catch the Telugu audience’s attention the same way it did with the original version
Story:
Sachin (Naslen) aspires to pursue his career in the UK and wants to leave his hometown as he is tired of it. He travels to Hyderabad temporarily through his friend Amal (Sangeeth Prathap), where he falls in love with Reenu (Mamitha Baiju), an IT employee. However, Reenu’s idea of a partner is completely different from the one Sachin possesses. The duo become friends and how it blooms into something special is what the movie follows.
Performances:
Although most of the actors are new, they have given it their all.Naslen has managed to impress one and all and his role will surely resonate with a lot of youngsters. He looks the part and performs with ease and is the one to watch out for. Mamitha as Renu has a terrific screen presence and it’s not just the cute looks but her excellent performance as a young ambitious professional that stands out. Other cast members such as Althaf and Shyam Mohan have done a good job as well and add great value to the proceedings.
Positives:
- Nalsen and Mamitha’s chemistry
- Relatable writing
- Humourous moments
- Depiction of Hyderabad
Negatives:
- Slow pace
- Climax portion
Analysis:
The greatest strength of Premalu is its reliability. Right from its lead characters to city surroundings and the challenges faced by youngsters, everything is spot on and youth will definitely relate to it. Girish AD has done a tremendous job at portraying Hyderabad in its true spirit. Hyderabad is much more than skyscrapers and Hi-tech city and the kudos to Ajmal Sabu’s cinematography for capturing the essence of the city beautifully.
Premalu Movie Verdict:
The Telugu dubbing has come out well and Premalu will definitely appeal to the youth as well as family audience. While some pop culture references in the movie may look forced, Premalu has definitely managed to stay true to its original version and didn’t get lost in translation.
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