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Poster or still from Prem Keetanu featuring Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed

Prem Keetanu Flops With Just Rs 1 Crore Opening Weekend

The Hindi remake of Malayalam hit Premalu lost theatres to Drishyam: The Conclusion days after its teaser drew criticism for straying from the original's tone.

5 Oct 20262 min read

A dimly lit cinema screen showing a blurred image of Veer Pahariya in a romantic scene, with 'Prem Keetanu' written faintly in the corner.

Breaking Hype

Prem Keetanu’s First Day: A Ghost at the Box Office

Prem Keetanu opened on October 2 to a whisper, not a roar. Fifty lakh net across 1800 screens—12% occupancy—and a 95% drop from Veer Pahariya’s debut, Sky Force.

3 Oct 20261 min

Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed in a scene from Prem Keetanu, standing in a busy city street at dusk.

Bollywood

Prem Keetanu Review: A Fresh Take on Young Love

Prem Keetanu reimagines the Malayalam hit with a grounded tone, realistic characters, and a focus on financial pressure, friendship, and emotional uncertainty. Veer Pahariya and newcomer Aafiya Sayed deliver natural performances in a film that treats love as part of life’s bigger picture.

2 Oct 20262 min

Still from Prem Keetanu featuring Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed in a romantic scene

Bollywood

Prem Keetanu Fails to Deliver on College Romance Promise

Prem Keetanu, directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, struggles to rise above clichéd storytelling and uneven performances. Aafiya Sayed stands out, but the film’s weak screenplay and editing leave audiences unimpressed.

2 Oct 20261 min

Varun Dhawan and Veer Pahariya performing a dance routine from Prem Keetanu while Joey the dog watches

Bollywood

Varun Dhawan, Veer Pahariya dance to Keetanu; Joey steals

Varun Dhawan and Veer Pahariya posted a joint dance video for Prem Keetanu's upbeat song, featuring Dhawan's pet Joey. The clip drops ahead of the October 2 release, adding a fun boost to the film's promotion.

28 Sept 20262 min

Promotional artwork for the song Ishq Ka Ghulaam from the film Prem Keetanu featuring B Praak and Sukriti Kakar credits

Bollywood

Prem Keetanu Drops Heartbreak Anthem Ishq Ka Ghulaam Ahead Of Release

Prem Keetanu's new single Ishq Ka Ghulaam, sung by B Praak and Sukriti Kakar, is out on streaming platforms. The film, led by Veer Pahariya, packs seven songs before its October 2 release.

18 Sept 20262 min

Veer Pahariya in a still associated with the Prem Keetanu song Ishq Ka Ghulaam

Bollywood

B Praak Voices New Prem Keetanu Track Ishq Ka Ghulaam

B Praak has recorded 'Ishq Ka Ghulaam' for Veer Pahariya's Prem Keetanu, the latest reveal from a seven-song album stacked with singers ahead of the film's October 2 release.

16 Sept 20262 min

Veer Pahariya in a blue kurta with a red and gold stole offering prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Assam.

Bollywood

Veer Pahariya Prays At Kamakhya Temple Before Prem Keetanu Opens

Veer Pahariya visited the Kamakhya Temple in Assam ahead of Prem Keetanu's October 2 release, sharing a temple photo online as promotions for his second film ramp up.

12 Sept 20262 min

Promotional still for the song Tu Mera Raiyyo from Prem Keetanu featuring Veer Pahariya and Aafiya Sayed

Bollywood

Sachet-Parampara's Tu Mera Raiyyo Lands As Prem Keetanu's Third Single

Sachet Tandon and Parampara Tandon have released 'Tu Mera Raiyyo,' the third song from Apoorv Singh Karki's youth drama Prem Keetanu, following 'Undi Bundi' and 'Kaho Toh' onto streaming platforms.

7 Sept 20262 min