The Malayalam film Premalu appears to be removed from streaming services ahead of the Hindi adaptation Prem Keetanu’s release, prompting online criticism. NDTV reports that the title is no longer available on platforms such as JioHotstar, months before Prem Keetanu comes out.
Fans react by questioning the decision and describing it as poorly timed, with some arguing that removing the original could limit audience access and discussion ahead of the remake. The backlash centres on the gap between the original film’s withdrawal and the upcoming release of Prem Keetanu, which features Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana and Aafiya Sayed.
While NDTV attributes the removal to a change in availability on OTT, it does not provide an official explanation for the move. The reports focus on viewer anger and the perceived impact on potential viewers rather than on any statement from the streaming service or rights holders.
