{"id":453014,"date":"2026-05-30T18:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/453014\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T18:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:03:08","slug":"premalu-2-did-makers-of-naslen-mamitha-baijus-rom-com-shelve-the-film-heres-what-we-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/453014\/","title":{"rendered":"Premalu 2: Did makers of Naslen, Mamitha Baiju\u2019s rom-com shelve the film? Here&#8217;s what we know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Premalu 2 was the much-anticipated sequel to the 2024 movie Premalu, directed by Girish AD. Starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju, the film was expected to continue the story. However, it now seems that the movie might never happen.<\/p>\n<p>Why is Premalu 2 shelved?<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by Aakashavaani, Premalu 2 has been shelved by the makers due to their inability to get the screenplay right. For this reason, the team appears to have moved on from the project.<\/p>\n<p>More about Premalu<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/naslen-and-mamitha-baiju-starrer-premalu-2-shelved-heres-what-we-know-about-the-sequel-film-1400439\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;Premalu 2: Did makers of Naslen, Mamitha Baiju\u2019s rom-com shelve the film? Here\\&#039;s what we know&#039;,&#039;1403397&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/naslen-and-mamitha-baiju-starrer-premalu-2-shelved-heres-what-we-know-about-the-sequel-film-1400439&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/south\/premalu-2-did-makers-of-naslen-mamitha-baijus-rom-com-shelve-the-film-heres-what-we-know-1403397&#039;,&#039;Premalu&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;south&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Premalu<\/a> is a Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama that was released in 2024. The film revolves around Sachin, a youngster who is unlucky in both love and life and dreams of moving abroad to pursue higher studies in the United Kingdom. However, after failing to secure a visa and with time remaining before he can reapply, Sachin decides to stay in Hyderabad with his close friend.<\/p>\n<p>As he settles into the new city, Sachin crosses paths with Reenu, an IT professional, and falls for her, attempting to win her over. Whether Reenu reciprocates his feelings or whether his efforts are in vain forms the central narrative of the story.<\/p>\n<p>Starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, the film also features Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Mathew Thomas, Althaf Salim, and several others in key roles.<\/p>\n<p>Co-written and directed by Girish AD, the film was produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under the banners of Bhavana Studios, Fahadh Faasil and Friends, and Working Class Hero.<\/p>\n<p>Naslen and Mamitha Baiju\u2019s work front<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/suriya47-naslen-confirms-suriyas-actioner-to-wrap-up-by-june-2026-does-the-film-have-mohanlal-connect-1403315\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;Premalu 2: Did makers of Naslen, Mamitha Baiju\u2019s rom-com shelve the film? Here\\&#039;s what we know&#039;,&#039;1403397&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/suriya47-naslen-confirms-suriyas-actioner-to-wrap-up-by-june-2026-does-the-film-have-mohanlal-connect-1403315&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/south\/premalu-2-did-makers-of-naslen-mamitha-baijus-rom-com-shelve-the-film-heres-what-we-know-1403397&#039;,&#039;Naslen&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;south&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Naslen<\/a> is next set to appear in the lead role in Mollywood Times, directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak. The film is scheduled to be released on June 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he will feature in projects such as Asif Ali starrer Tiki Taka, Suriya&#8217;s tentatively titled cop actioner Suriya47, and Amal Neerad&#8217;s Bachelor Party D\u2019eux.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/karas-mamitha-baiju-reacts-to-backlash-against-malayalam-actors-being-cast-for-tamil-roles-i-want-to-work-and-earn-that-position-1402576\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;Premalu 2: Did makers of Naslen, Mamitha Baiju\u2019s rom-com shelve the film? Here\\&#039;s what we know&#039;,&#039;1403397&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/karas-mamitha-baiju-reacts-to-backlash-against-malayalam-actors-being-cast-for-tamil-roles-i-want-to-work-and-earn-that-position-1402576&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/south\/premalu-2-did-makers-of-naslen-mamitha-baijus-rom-com-shelve-the-film-heres-what-we-know-1403397&#039;,&#039;Mamitha Baiju&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;south&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mamitha Baiju<\/a> was last seen in Dhanush starrer Kara. Looking ahead, the actress will play the lead role in Vishnu Vishal&#8217;s Irandu Vaanam. She is also part of Thalapathy Vijay&#8217;s Jana Nayagan, which is expected to be released in June 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"also_read_style\">ALSO READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/south\/ajith-kumars-mother-mohini-mani-passes-away-at-85-in-chennai-kamal-haasan-mourns-her-demise-1403395\" onclick=\"triggerCommentfollowAlsoClick(&#039;article_also_read_click&#039;, &#039;Premalu 2: Did makers of Naslen, Mamitha Baiju\u2019s rom-com shelve the film? 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