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Premalu deeper than boy-meets-girl, says Girish AD
Filmmaker Girish AD said his film 'Premalu' is more than just a boy-meets-girl story, exploring how the protagonist Sachin's family trauma shapes his obsessive attachment to Reenu. In an interview ahead of his upcoming Onam release 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' starring Nivin Pauly, he explained that the film's lighthearted surface hides layers about self-esteem and behaviour rooted in family chaos.
Girish AD described his filmmaking as slice-of-life dramas with relatable characters and intricate details, inspired by Selvaraghavan's works. He noted that his socially awkward protagonists stem from his own personality, and that humour arises naturally from awkward situations rather than characters trying to be funny, as seen in the internet cafe proposal scene in 'Premalu'.
On working with Nivin Pauly, Girish AD said the star's performance looks effortless and unremarkable during shooting, but reveals its depth after editing. He praised Mamitha Baiju's evolution across his films, attributing it to her potential.
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Girish AD's emphasis on family-driven trauma as a narrative core aligns with a growing trend in Malayalam cinema where character psychology is foregrounded over plot. His four films have each grossed over Rs 20 crore at the Kerala box office, establishing him as a reliable commercial director. The upcoming 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' is Nivin Pauly's first collaboration with Girish AD and is expected to be a key Onam release, competing with other big-ticket films. The success of this film will test whether Girish AD's slice-of-life formula can scale with a major star like Nivin Pauly, whose recent films have had mixed results. Watch for advance booking numbers in the week before Onam.
Source: cinemaexpress.com
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