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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Premalu 2' delayed indefinitely; Dileesh Pothan clears the air - not made on a 3-crore budget
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 'Premalu', the youthful romantic comedy that hit theatres in early 2024, was a game-changer for Malayalam cinema. What started as a quiet release turned into one of the year's biggest surprise hits. Audiences loved the fresh storytelling and the charming chemistry between Reenu and Sachin. The film quickly gained traction in other language markets as well, especially Tamil and Telugu. Fans began eagerly anticipating the already-announced sequel. 'Premalu was not a 3-crore film' - Dileesh Pothan sets the record straight In a recent interview with The New Indian Express, actor-producer Dileesh Pothan addressed some lingering confusion about Premalu's production budget. 'The film was definitely not made on a 3 crore budget. That's incorrect. The real cost was somewhere between 8 to 10 crores,' he clarified. His revelation comes amid multiple reports downplaying the scale of the film's production, despite its glossy visuals and strong marketing. The team's investment clearly paid off, with the movie going on to enjoy strong box office runs beyond Kerala. Sequel plans stalled for now due to 'Technical Reasons' While fans have been hoping for an update on 'Premalu 2', Dileesh Pothan admitted the wait might be longer than expected. 'It's not coming immediately,' he said, adding that the delay is due to technical reasons. Although he didn't delve into specific issues, his words hint that the sequel requires more groundwork before it can move into production. Premalu | Song - Telangana Bommalu Premalu - A film that you can relate The Mamitha Baiju starrer is surely one of those gems which any genz can relate to. One Twitter user wrote, "Premalu - Lots of humor, romance, and friendship vibes make it a fun watch. Neslan and Sangeeth shine, but Mathew's role falls a bit flat. Overall, it's entertaining and worth a watch." Another one wrote, "#Premalu is a rollercoaster ride of entertainment that you will enjoy thoroughly in a packed theater. Mamitha, Naslen, Sangeeth absolutely nails it and brings so much energy to the screen! It's in the zone of Gireesh AD's previous films, a teen rom-com drama, if you are a fan of it, GO FOR IT. "
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju team up for 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit'
Pre-production is currently underway, with principal photography expected to commence by late September or early October. Rumours suggest the film could be a big-budget entertainer with an exciting ensemble cast yet to be revealed. The film marks director Girish AD's next venture before he begins work on Premalu 2, the much-anticipated sequel to his blockbuster hit Premalu. While early reports suggested a delay in the sequel's production, sources now confirm it has not been shelved. The delay stems from a desire to refine the script and ensure the follow-up lives up to the original's success. Premalu, starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju, emerged as one of 2024's biggest Malayalam hits and continues to stream on JioCinema and Aha Telugu. Meanwhile, Mamitha Baiju's rising popularity sees her involved in several high-profile projects, including Dude opposite Pradeep Ranganathan, Jana Nayagan alongside Thalapathy Vijay, and Suriya 46 directed by Venky Atluri. Nivin Pauly also has a packed slate. He plays a significant role in Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan, which is rumoured to release around Christmas 2025. He's also part of Dear Students and Baby Girl, and is reportedly portraying the antagonist in the Tamil action drama Benz. With Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, fans can look forward to a fresh on-screen pairing, a compelling narrative, and the continued magic of Girish AD's storytelling.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Girish AD and Bhavana Studios to reunite for another film before Premalu 2
This announcement casts uncertainty over the immediate future of Premalu 2, which was previously confirmed by Dileesh to begin shooting by mid-June 2025, with a potential release by the end of this year. It was also confirmed that Girish would return as director, joined by co-writer Kiran Josey and the principal cast of Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap and Akhila Bhargavan. Bhavana Studios is jointly owned by Dileesh, actor Fahadh Faasil and screenwriter Syam Pushkaran. Meanwhile, Dileesh also shared that he is actively working on his fourth directorial venture following the Fahadh-starrer Joji in 2021, though no further information was provided.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Malayalam film Premalu 2, starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju, delayed. Here's why
Fans of Naslen and Mamitha Baiju-starrer 'Premalu', one of Malayalam cinema's most beloved romantic comedies in recent years, will have to wait a little longer for the sequel. Actor-director and co-producer of the film, Dileesh Pothan, confirmed in a recent interview that the follow-up to the 2024 blockbuster has been the sequel had been announced in April last year after the film's dream run at the box office, Pothan revealed that the team has not yet resumed work on the second part. During an interview with The Cue, Dileesh Pothan said, 'Our next immediate project won't be 'Premalu 2', it's another directorial venture of Girish AD.' He stated that the sequel is 'halted at the moment' and added that it is uncertain when the team will begin developing in early 2024, 'Premalu' took audiences by surprise with its heartwarming storytelling, quirky humour and fresh cast. The film follows the story of Sachin, a dejected engineering graduate from Kerala who fails to get a visa to move abroad. Instead, he shifts base to Hyderabad with a friend and ends up meeting Reenu, a new recruit at an IT company. Their journey through confusion, awkwardness, and youthful romance forms the crux of the film, with a cast of colourful supporting characters adding to the charm. Headlined by Naslen and Mamitha Baiju, 'Premalu' also stars Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Shyam Mohan and Mathew Thomas in pivotal roles. The film, backed by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the Malayalam industry in was last seen in the 2025 hit Malayalam film, 'Alappuzha Gymkhana', which released in theatres in April. He will be seen in the recently announced film, 'Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra'.Mamitha has an exciting line-up of upcoming films. After starring in 'Dude' opposite Pradeep Ranganathan, which is scheduled to release later this year, she will also be seen sharing screen space with Thalapathy Vijay in 'Jana Nayagan' and Suriya in Venky Atluri's 'Suriya 46'.
News18
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Premalu 2 Delayed, Naslen-Mamitha's Film Faces Production Setback
Premalu 2 is delayed with no start date. Dileesh Pothan said their next project is directed by Girish AD. Premalu, released in 2024, was a hit, starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju. Fans waiting for Premalu 2 will have to be patient a little longer. The sequel to the hit Malayalam rom-com Premalu has been delayed, and there's no confirmation yet on when it will go on floors. Actor and filmmaker Dileesh Pothan, who co-produced Premalu, shared the update in a recent interview. Speaking to The Cue, Pothan said, 'Our next immediate project won't be 'Premalu 2', it's another directorial venture of Girish AD." He also added that 'Premalu 2 is halted at the moment" and they're unsure when the team will start working on it. While you are here, watch the trailer of Premalu here: This comes as a disappointment to many who were eagerly waiting for the continuation of Sachin and Reenu's story. The sequel was announced in April 2024, soon after Premalu became a massive hit in theatres. But since then, there haven't been any major updates about its progress. Released in early 2024, Premalu surprised everyone with its fresh storytelling, relatable humour, and adorable lead pair. It followed the story of Sachin, a young engineering graduate from Kerala who, after not getting a visa, moves to Hyderabad. There, he meets Reenu, and what follows is a sweet and chaotic love story. Naslen and Mamitha Baiju won hearts with their chemistry. The film also had Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Shyam Mohan, and Mathew Thomas in important roles. It was backed by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2024, garnering more than Rs 100 crore at the box office. The director of the film Girish AD had announced the news of the sequel during Premalu's success party in 2024, which was held in Kochi. According to him, the audience will get to see 'more fun and energy than Premalu". Naslen was last seen in Alappuzha Gymkhana, released in April 2025, and will next be seen in Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra. Mamitha Baiju, meanwhile, is working on several exciting films like Dude, Jana Nayagan with Thalapathy Vijay, and Suriya 46 with Suriya. First Published:
