Prem Keetanu Review: Veer Pahariya's Harmless Rom-Com Has Enough Charm to Entertain, Needed More to Impress

Prem Keetanu Review: Muddled Messaging

Prem Keetanu feels outdated for its 'boys will be boys' narrative and muddled messaging, failing to deliver a compelling modern romance, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Prem Keetanu review: Veer Pahariya's preachy drama fails as a modern rom-com

Director Apoorv Singh Karki's Prem Keetanu follows Veer Pahariya's Vishal and Suhani, played by debutant Aafiya Sayed, as romance, jealousy and insecurity collide after college. As career pressures and bruised pride take centre stage, the narrative attempts to navigate the shifting dynamics of modern relationships.

Prem Keetanu Review: Veer Pahariya, Aafia Syed's chemistry shines in a sweet tale of friendship and love

Prem Keetanu explores friendship, love and the uncertainties of early adulthood. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, the film stars Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Syed and Aparshakti Khurana. Read our review to find out if the film is worth watching in theatres.

Prem Keetanu review: Veer Pahariya's harmless rom-com has enough charm to entertain, needed more to impress

Prem Keetanu review: Rom-com works in parts, with a breezy first half, funny exchanges and likeable performances from Veer Pahariya and Nikhil Vijay. 

'PREM KEETANU' REVIEW | 2 October, 2026 - Film Information

Gaurav Verma, Phars Film, Avanika Films and Bhavana Studios’ Prem Keetanu (UA) is a love triangle. Suhani (Aafiya Sayed) works in a company with Ranjeet (Aparshakti Khurana). Ranjeet is quite mad about Suhani and is trying very hard to woo her. The easy-going Suhani is fond of Ranjeet, but is not in love with him. […]