Malayalam Film Premalu Removed From OTT Ahead of Hindi Remake Release
The Malayalam film Premalu was removed from the JioHotstar streaming platform ahead of the October 2 release of its Hindi remake, Prem Keetanu. Fans expressed disappointment and frustration over the removal, fearing limited access to the original while the remake debuts in theatres. The Hindi adaptation, which features changes to the story and characters, received mixed reactions, with some viewers criticizing it as less fresh and relatable than the original. The Telugu dubbed version of Premalu remains available on Aha.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, timesnow, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 18 Aug, 03:57 am. Other outlets followed.