Premalu 2 Falls Flat: The Real Reason Behind Its Sudden Halt

When news broke that Girish A D’s sequel to the hit comedy Premalu was abruptly put on ice, the Malayalam film world buzzed with speculation. Was it a creative fallout? A script disagreement? Or something else entirely?

Alleppey Ashraf, a veteran filmmaker and outspoken critic, went on his YouTube channel and tried to cut through the noise. He said the gossip about “creative differences” between Naslen and Girish A D was just that – gossip. His source, someone close to the production house, told him the project was scrapped because the 25‑year‑old star made a remuneration request that left everyone stunned.

According to Ashraf, Naslen never complained about Girish’s story or his direction. He was ready, willing, and apparently excited to reprise his role. The kicker was the fee he asked for – a number that, in the eyes of Bhavana Studios and the director, was simply out of reach. “He didn’t find any fault with the script,” Ashraf said, “but the amount he wanted blew the makers away.”

The director’s cryptic remark on social media – “Some people only care about their own interests; if that is the case, let them seek other paths” – now makes more sense. It was a thinly‑veiled nod to the financial tug‑of‑war that had unfolded behind the scenes.

Ashraf didn’t stop at just naming the problem; he used the moment to remind rising stars that gratitude matters. He likened Naslen’s trajectory – from a junior artist in 2019’s Madhura Raja to a box‑office magnet pulling in over ₹300 crore – to the seasoned actor Mukesh, who set aside personal grievances for the good of In Harihar Nagar 2. “If the reports are true, shouldn’t an artist feel some loyalty to the people who helped build his career?” he asked, urging Naslen to reconsider his stance for the sake of fans and the industry.