Prem Keetanu is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Apoorv Singh Karki and written by Deepak Kingrani. The film stars Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, Aparshakti Khurana, Nikhil Vijay and Rakesh Bedi.
The film was theatrically released on 2 October 2026. It is a remake of the 2024 Mollywood film Premalu.
Plot The film follows a group of college friends as they deal with love, heartbreak, family expectations, career challenges, and the transition into adulthood.
Cast Veer Pahariya as Vishal Aafiya Sayed as Suhani Sharma Aparshakti Khurana as Ranjit Nikhil Vijay as Magan Arora Rakesh Bedi as Suhani's Father
Production The film is produced by Gaurav Verma and co-produced by Dharam Soni, with Deepak Upreti serving as associate producer. Arjun Kukreti is the cinematographer and Ritesh Soni is the editor. The film is produced by Avanika Films in association with Bhavana Studios and Phars Film Company.
Music
The soundtrack of Prem Keetanu consists of seven songs. The music was composed by Sachet–Parampara, Annkur R Pathakk, Rahul Mishra, The Rish and Shashi Suman. The lyrics were written by Kunaal Vermaa, Sachin Urmtosh, Prince Dubey, Sandeep Singh Sardaraa and Meer. The album features singers including Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon, B Praak, Armaan Malik, Papon, Jubin Nautiyal, Madhur Sharma, Altamash Faridi, Shashi Suman and Brijesh Shandilya, with rappers Little Bhatia and Mazemusicc also contributing to the soundtrack.
The first four released songs are Undi Bundi, Kaho Toh, Tu Mera Raiyyo and Ishq Ka Ghulaam. No.TitleMusicLyricsSinger(s)1"Undi Bundi"Shashi SumanSandeep Singh SardaraaShashi Suman, Brijesh Shandilya; Little Bhatia, Mazemusicc (rap)2"Kaho Toh"Annkur R PathakkSachin UrmtoshArmaan Malik, Altamash Faridi3"Tu Mera Raiyyo"Sachet–ParamparaKunaal VermaaSachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon4"Haan Umr Bhar Ko"Annkur R PathakkSachin UrmtoshJubin Nautiyal5"Ishq Ka Ghulaam"The RishKunaal VermaaB Praak, Sukriti Kakar6"Tujhse Bichad Ke" Rahul MishraMeerMadhur Sharma7"Teri Yaadein Mujhe"Rahul MishraPrince DubeyPapon
Release Prem Keetanu was theatrically released in India on 2 October 2026.
Reception Prem Keetanu received negative reviews from critics. The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising its humour, youthful charm and performances, while criticising its predictable plot and lack of emotional depth.
Cinema Express gave the film 1 out of 5 stars, criticising its screenplay, artificial setting and comedy, and comparing it unfavourably with the Malayalam film Premalu. Aaj Tak rated it 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting its college romance, friendship and comedy.
The Hollywood Reporter India also gave a negative assessment, describing the film as an adaptation that lacked the charm of Premalu and criticised its inconsistent narrative.
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