Premam(2016)
Premam is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age romantic drama film co-written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. It stars Naga Chaitanya as Vikram, with Shruti Haasan, Madonna Sebastian, and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles. Venkatesh and Nagarjuna appear in guest appearances. The plot follows Vikram through three stages of his life, from a shy teenager to a successful chef, as he experiences love and heartbreak with three different women. The film is a remake of the 2015 Malayalam film of the same name. It was shot at Andhra University in Vizag and in Norway for two songs. The soundtrack, composed by Rajesh Murugesan and Gopi Sundar, became popular, with the song 'Evare' topping charts. The film received generally positive reviews and was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2016, collecting over ₹15 crore. It was released on 7 October 2016, coinciding with the Dasara festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 7 October 2016
- Director
- Chandoo Mondeti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Vikram is a shy teenager who falls in love with Suma, but she only uses him to reach her real boyfriend. Years later, as a college rowdy, he falls for his lecturer Sithara, only to lose her to amnesia. As a successful chef in Hyderabad, he meets Sindhu, the girl who once held his first love letter. Can Vikram finally find lasting love?
“Love stories end. Feelings don't.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Premam
Cast reunions in this film: Akkineni Nagarjuna & Akkineni Naga Chaitanya (3 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Brahmaji (3 films together), Chaitanya Krishna & Brahmaji (3 films together), Brahmaji & Daggubati Venkatesh (3 films together), Brahmaji & Srinivasa Reddy (3 films together), and Akkineni Nagarjuna & Srinivasa Reddy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The Telugu version was adapted from the 2015 Malayalam blockbuster of the same name, but with significant localization for the Telugu audience.
- Director Chandoo Mondeti changed the protagonist's profession from a chef in the original to a teacher, feeling it was more relatable.
- Actress Shruti Sodhi, who plays Sitara, was a former Miss India finalist and made her acting debut with this film.
- The song 'Evare' is a direct remake of the Malayalam hit 'Malare', but was re-shot with new visuals featuring Naga Chaitanya.
- The film was shot in just 45 days, a tight schedule to capitalize on the original's success and the lead actor's dates.
- A key scene where Vikram proposes to Sitara was filmed at the picturesque Gandikota canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of India.
- Despite being a remake, the film performed well commercially, establishing Naga Chaitanya strongly in the romantic hero space.
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