Witness the astounding success story of “Premalu,” a Malayalam film that took the box office by storm, grossing over 130 crores worldwide despite its low-budget production and absence of a big star cast. Directed by Girish AD, this cinematic gem not only captured the hearts of Malayalam audiences but also found a dedicated following among Telugu viewers.
The Telugu audience’s enthusiasm for “Premalu” was evident when SS Karthikeya, son of renowned director SS Rajamouli, secured the distribution rights for the film in the Telugu States. This strategic move paid off handsomely, with the Telugu version grossing nearly 15 crores worldwide, making “Premalu” the highest-grossing Telugu dubbed Malayalam film to date.
Facing stiff competition from direct Telugu releases like “Bhima” and “Gaami,” “Premalu” emerged victorious, surpassing expectations and proving its mettle at the box office. Anticipation for its OTT release has been mounting, and fans will soon get to enjoy the film on Aha from April 12th. Meanwhile, the Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi versions will stream on Disney+Hotstar on the same day, excluding the Telugu version.
As the industry eagerly awaits the release of another Malayalam blockbuster, “Manjummel Boys,” “Premalu” continues to set the benchmark for success in Mollywood and beyond.
Rishi