Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Prem Keetanu Review Finds Romance Undermined By Uneven Storytelling
Prem Keetanu is a love story set partly around college life and what happens afterward.
Vishal falls in love with Suhani when he first sees her.
Suhani’s boss, Ranjeet, also asks her to marry him.
She rejects both men, and the film explains what happens next.
The review says Aafiya Sayed gives the strongest performance.
It says Veer Pahariya has trouble showing deep emotions.
The story and editing become weaker, especially in the second half.
The reviewer gives the movie two stars and says audiences can skip it.
Apoorv Singh Karki’s Prem Keetanu follows Banaras-based Vishal Thakur, who falls for Suhani after first seeing her.
Both Vishal and Suhani’s boss Ranjeet Singh propose to her but are rejected.
Aafiya Sayed is praised for her screen presence, while Veer Pahariya is criticized for struggling with emotional scenes.
The review finds Aparshakti Khurana’s role lacking substance and says Rakesh Bedi is underused.
The film receives two stars, with uneven writing, weak editing and poorly placed music cited as major problems.
- Who
- The film stars Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana, Rakesh Bedi, Aafiya Sayed and Nikhil Vijay, and is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki.
- What
- A review of the romantic film Prem Keetanu, which receives a two-star rating.
- When
- The film was released this week, according to the review.
- Where
- In theatres; the story begins with Banaras-based Vishal Thakur.
- Why
- The review criticizes the uneven screenplay, second-half narrative, editing, performances and placement of songs.
- Film
- Prem Keetanu
- Director
- Apoorv Singh Karki
- Rating
- 2 stars
- Release platform
- In theatres
- Praised performance
- Aafiya Sayed is described as having an endearing screen presence.
- Music
- Tracks including “Kaho Toh” are described as hummable, but their placement is criticized.
- Main criticism
- The screenplay and narrative lose momentum, particularly in the second half.