"Premalu" narrates a love story set against the backdrop of Hyderabad, featuring a young man aspiring to move to the UK for his future and a young woman who relocated to the city for a software job. Recently dubbed in telugu, the film was released in the telugu states on Shivratri by Karthikeya, son of renowned director Rajamouli.

While the movie garnered immense success in malayalam, it appears to have received a more subdued response among telugu audiences. Some netizens have expressed that the dubbed version lacks the connection with telugu viewers, deeming it a somewhat tedious love comedy. Despite commendable performances by the cast, a few scenes are criticized for being overly stretched, and there's a sentiment that the film's soul doesn't resonate well with the youth audience.

However, the film's makers are praising Fahad fazil and his team for showcasing the beauty of Hyderabad, often unseen in telugu cinema. It's noted that "Premalu" is a risk taken by the filmmakers, especially given the previous success of the telugu version of "Premam," which was not a dubbed release but rather a remake tailored to suit telugu sensibilities.

Typically, mollywood movies find their way to OTT platforms within a month of their theatrical release. However, due to the film's success and potential for continued box office earnings, the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital rights for the telugu dubbed version have been acquired by Disney Plus Hot star. The makers are planning to release the movie on OTT after a 50-day theatrical run, but the mixed response to the telugu version has left uncertainties about its streaming success. The industry and audiences will keenly observe how "Premalu" fares in terms of overall profits in the coming days.