Premalu 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2024 Malayalam blockbuster Premalu, may no longer be moving forward. The sequel, which was expected to reunite lead actors Naslen and Mamitha Baiju, is reportedly facing an uncertain future.
Has Premalu 2 been shelved?
According to a report by Aakashavaani, the makers have decided to put Premalu 2 on hold indefinitely after struggling to finalize a screenplay that lived up to expectations. Despite several attempts to crack the story, the creative team was reportedly unable to arrive at a script they were fully satisfied with, leading them to move away from the project for now.
A look back at Premalu
Released in 2024, Premalu emerged as one of the most successful Malayalam romantic comedies of recent years. Directed by Girish AD, the film followed the journey of Sachin, a young man whose plans to pursue higher studies in the United Kingdom are derailed after a visa setback.
With no immediate opportunity to leave the country, Sachin relocates to Hyderabad and stays with a close friend. There, he meets Reenu, an IT professional, and soon develops feelings for her. The story revolves around his attempts to win her heart and whether his affection is eventually returned.
The film starred Naslen and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, supported by Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Mathew Thomas, and Althaf Salim. It was co-written and directed by Girish AD and produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under Bhavana Studios, Fahadh Faasil and Friends, and Working Class Hero.
Upcoming projects of Naslen and Mamitha Baiju
Naslen is preparing for the release of Mollywood Times, directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, which is scheduled to hit theatres on June 5, 2026. He also has several notable projects lined up, including Tiki Taka alongside Asif Ali, the Suriya-starrer Suriya47, and Amal Neerad’s Bachelor Party D’eux.
Meanwhile, Mamitha Baiju was last seen in Kara with Dhanush. She will next headline Irandu Vaanam opposite Vishnu Vishal and is also part of Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, one of the most awaited releases of 2026.
