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Premam: As Nivin Pauly’s Malayalam romantic drama re-releases in theatres after 11 years, fans say 'still the craze is insane’

Premam: Nivin Pauly's much-loved film re-releases in theatres for Valentine's Week. The Malayalam romantic drama featured three leading ladies - Anupama Parameswaran, Sai Pallavi and Madonna Sebastian

Divya P
Feb 13, 2026
Premam: Nivin Pauly Malayalam romantic drama re-releases in theatres
Premam re-release

The Malayalam movie Premam which cemented actor Nivin Pauly’s status as the romantic hero, re-released in theatres on the eve of Valentine’s Day. The romantic drama, which would complete 11 years in 2026, continues to win love from audiences. As news of Premam's re-release surfaced, excited fans have been saying that the 'craze is insane'.

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When is Premam re-releasing

Premam re-released in theatres on February 13, 2026. Filmmaker Alphonse Puthren helmed the film which first released in theatres in May 2025, and was a runaway hit. The film featured three leading ladies - Anupama Parameswaran, Sai Pallavi and Madonna Sebastian. The romantic trysts of the protagonist George, the memorable songs, and lead stars’ performances ensured that Premam attained a special space among the audiences.

How are fans reacting to Premam re-release

After news surfaced online that Premam is releasing ahead of Valentine’s Days, fans of the Nivin Pauly-starrer shared their excitement online.

“11 years of this masterpiece, still the craze is insane”, “Even Alphonse Puthren can’t recreate another masterpiece like this” are some of the comments online. Not just in Kerala, the film is releasing in other cities of Chennai and Hyderabad too. Fans in those cities too shared their excitement online.

What is the plot of Premam

Premam revolves around George, tracking his life from a laid-back teenager to a fiery youth in college and a more matured adult as a bakery owner. Through these three stages of his life, the film also explores his romantic phases. While he falls for Mary (Anupama Parameswaran) during his plus-two students, he is deeply in love with Malar Miss (Sai Pallavi) at college and Celine (Madonna Sebastian) who he meets at the bakery.

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Where to watch Premam online

If you want to watch Premam on streaming, the Nivin Pauly film is streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium. Not just Premam, other recent films of the star including Sarvam Maya, Baby Girl and Pharma are streaming on OTTplay Premium.

Also read: Sarvam Maya Review: Akhil Sathyan's film is more comedic than scary with a 'classic' Nivin Pauly

Premam movie FAQs

Q. Is Premam movie hit or flop?

A. Nivin Pauly's movie Premam was a hit, collecting over Rs 70 crore, as per reports.

Q. Is Premam a remake?

A. The 2015 film Premam starring Nivin Pauly, is not a remake. However, the Malayalam film was remade in other languages, with the Telugu film keeping the original title Premam.

Q. Who are the heroines in Premam?

A. The Premam movie starred three heroines - Anupama Parameswaran, Sai Pallavi and Madonna Sebastian.

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