Premante

Premante is a clever, refreshing blend of comedy, romance, and thriller, with a script that twists tradition and keeps the audience guessing. The debut director delivers like a seasoned pro, with spot-on narration along with perfectly timed humor woven from everyday moments that the audience can relate to. Heartwarming, witty, and full of charm, it's the kind of rom-com I'd happily rewatch on a relaxing weekend-"Thrill-U-Praptirastu" indeed.

Premante doesn't ease you in. It brings you straight into its world without hesitation. But what happens slowly and very gently is your attachment to the characters, their relationships, 'interests' and the story. Before you realise it, you're emotionally invested. Not because of big moments but because of how seamlessly the film earns your trust.

What I truly loved is how honest the film feels, even when the situations themselves may not be personally relatable. Nothing is dramatised for effect. The relationships are observed with empathy, not judgment, and that makes everything feel grounded and sincere. It never tells you how to feel; it just lets you.

For a debut director, Navaneeth Sriram's work is remarkable. The film is so well-directed that it feels effortless. There's restraint, confidence, and a clear understanding of emotional rhythm and the beauty, but complexity of love and relationships. He has allowed everything to breathe, allowed silences when necessary, and never pushes emotions where they don't belong. That quiet assurance holds the entire film together.

The chemistry between Priyadarshi and Anandhi is warm and believable. Anandhi, especially, is a joy to watch. She is utterly stunning not just at face value but as an artiste who consistently exceeds expectations with every performance and this film is no exception. The Vennela Kishore-Suma Kanakala delivers moments so unexpectedly funny that you find yourself laughing before you even realize it's happening.

No film, just like no relationship, is perfect. But Premante, and the creators of it, somehow makes that imperfection comforting. It makes you feel like what you're watching is real, familiar, and quietly reassuring. Some moments are uncomfortable, some are tender, and some break your heart. But every moment feels earned and organic.

What makes this film special is how accessible it is without ever feeling cheap. There is romance, but it's rooted in emotional realism. And even when cracks appear, the film treats them with warmth and humor, making you almost glad they're there.

It may be a small film, but it has a big, generous heart. And it's the kind of film you hope more people discover, simply because it feels so deeply, honestly made.

I had to watch this movie to understand what I want rom-coms to be like.

Let's start with the romance. It's the kind of romance that feels real, attainable and authentic. It's not just larger than life moments for the big screen. It feels like this could be someone's story. It feels so neighbourly, that I half believe that I know the couple in real life. I loved the chemistry that the leads actors had. It's not the kind of sexy chemistry that you see in Hollywood. It's a warm, fuzzy chemistry that makes me want to call my wife and tell her that I love her.

Next up, the comedy. As every good rom-com should, this movie has very nice situational comedy. Good setups, great timing and delivery. The whole shabang. But more than that, it's a relatable type of funny, even in unrelatable settings. It's full of those typical Indian things that fill our days. It's got characters that seem like charicatures of the people I've seen and interacted with. And each character is quite cutely written.

And here's what other rom-coms just don't have that Premante has in spades. The plot is not your conventional love > problem > situational comedy > love conquers problem. The plot is unpredictable and yet smooth. The premise is a fun one, and the plot flows smoothly from there, where nothing feels unnatural or unrealistic. And yet I didn't know exactly what was going to happen next. At the interval I found myself wondering what direction it would go in, and more eager to get back to the movie than I was to get snacks.

And finally all those other things that matter to me. The acting was damn good. Nothing over the top or unnatural. All characters played out quite authentically. And I found myself being able to root for each main character, even though some are essentially pitted against each other. The cinematography was beautiful. Each scene was there for a good reason. All details added up to something or helped bring out a character's personality or something interesting about the setting. There were even a fair few scenes which had that professional photograph kind of quality, where you just want to pause and admire. And as a bonus, I quite liked the soundtrack. It will play in the background of my mind for the next few days.

I can only imagine how much I might have enjoyed it if I understood Telugu and wasn't dependent on the subtitles.

While everyone acted well and particularly nuanced action of Priyadarshi the winner is the director and an amazingly free flowing screenplay. At various places the intelligent flow of scenes was unmissable. I am disappointed with the review writers in mainstream media and thankful that I actually watched the movie trusting the IMDb rating.

✨ Doesn't look like a directorial debut good story- the Telugu film #Premante. 💕 It's a romantic drama filled with twists that will keep you hooked till the very end. Saw the movie without reading any review or trailer so the twist was unexpected and interesting. Ending is light not heavy well connecting with the audience to leave the theatre light hearted. Actors were good carrying the emotions so well connecting with the story. On the whole a good to watch with family and friends.