Premalo
Premalo is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film directed by Chandu Koduri and produced by Koduri Rajesh under Dream Zone Pictures. The film stars Chandu Koduri, Charishma Shreekar, Sivaji Raja, Madhusudhan Rao in important roles.
Premalo was released theatrically on 26 January 2024. and started streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 12 July 2024.
Plot
In Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, chemist-shop employee Ravi falls in love with Prasanthi, a young mute woman. After some hesitation, Prasanthi reciprocates his feelings, but their relationship faces strong opposition from her father.Ravi's life is turned upside down when he is suddenly accused of assaulting Prasanthi. The film follows his struggle to prove his innocence, uncover the truth behind the false accusation, and identify those responsible.
Cast
- Chandu Koduri as Ravi
- Charishma Shreekar as Prasanti
- Sivaji Raja as Satyanarayana
- Madhusudhan Rao as Koorma Rao
- Srinivas Bhogireddy as Maheshwara Rao
- Mahaboob Basha as Shyam Sundar
- Bus Stop Koteswara Rao as Subbarao
- Prabhavati Varma as Rajeswari
Production
Music
The music is composed by Sandeep Kanugula.Release
Theatrical
Premalo was released theatrically on 26 January 2024.Home media
The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime Video and started streaming from 12 July 2024.Reception
Avad Mohammad of OTT Play rated the film 2.5/5 stars and stated "Premalo delivers a realistic love story with a strong message but suffers from slow pacing and a lengthy runtime".Suhas Sistu of The Hans India rated 3/5 stars and wrote "Premalo presents a compelling narrative with strong direction and music, despite minor flaws".
Bhargav Chaganti from NTV telugu rated 2.5/5 stars and said "An honest portrayal of a realistic love story". and Times Now rated it 3/5 stars and "A worthwhile watch for those seeking a thought-provoking thriller". Deccan Chronicle said "Premalo is a gripping tale of love and betrayal with a strong cast and solid technical work".