Premalu
Sachin's quest for love takes unexpected turns, creating a laughter-filled love triangle.
Directed by Girish A.D. · Comedy · Romance · 156 min · 2024
Director
Girish A.D.
Writer
Girish A. D., Kiran Josey
Studio
Bhavana Studios / Fahadh Faasil and Friends / Working Class Hero
Release
09 Feb 2024
Runtime
156 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Full Plot
Sachin Santosh moves to Hyderabad after his visa application is rejected, seeking a fresh start. He meets Reenu Roy, a vivacious young woman from Mallapally, and they form an unlikely friendship with Amal Davis. As Sachin navigates his new life, he finds himself drawn to Reenu, but struggles to prove himself worthy of her attention amidst the complexities of their social circle.
Cast & Characters
Sachin Santhosh
Naslen
Reenu Roy, Sachin's love interest
Mamitha Baiju
Adithyan R Krishnan (Aadhi), Reenu's officemate and bestie
Shyam Mohan
Amal Davis, Sachin's best friend
Sangeeth Prathap
Karthika, Reenu's best friend
Akhila Bhargavan
Niharika a.k.a. "Wanderlust", Karthika's roommate
Meenakshi Raveendran
Shobhi Sir, Tutor of Sachin in GATE Coaching Centre
Althaf Salim
Subin
Shameer Khan
Vaisakh Murali
George Wincent
Thomas' manager
Ranjith Narayan Kurup
Sachin's father
K.S. Prasad
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $380,000, Premalu has grossed $9.0M worldwide — about 23.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Premalu is part of TMDb's "Premalu Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Premalu has grossed over ₹93.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Premalu holds 7.8/10 on IMDb (17,950 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.8/10 on IMDb (17,950 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premalu's IMDb rating?+
Premalu has a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb from 17,950 votes.
Is Premalu good? What are critics saying?+
Premalu holds 7.8/10 on IMDb (17,950 votes).
How long is Premalu?+
Premalu has a runtime of 156 min.
Who directed Premalu?+
Premalu was directed by Girish A.D..
Where can I watch Premalu?+
Premalu is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hulu, aha, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Premalu received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. Many praised director Girish AD for his ability to craft engaging romantic comedies with fresh humor. The film was singled out as a standout work by several reviewers, who noted its effective use of situational and observational comedy.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
