The second part follows George as a college student, where he falls in love with Malar, a guest lecturer at his college. This time, George's love is reciprocated, and he and Malar begin a relationship. However, their relationship is cut short when Malar is involved in an accident and loses her memory. George is once again left heartbroken.
The film is praised by reviewers on IMDb for its "genuineness of everyday life" and relatable, unassuming friendships. premam tamilyogi 2015
: Director Alphonse Puthren is noted for his "unique stamp" on the film, using genuine situational humor and a non-traditional storytelling approach that resonated with younger audiences. The second part follows George as a college
Interestingly, many fans who downloaded Premam from Tamilyogi later went on to purchase the official Blu-ray or merchandise. They used the pirated copy as a "preview." The film’s cinematography (by Anand C. Chandran) was so stunning that the blurry 480p Tamilyogi rip did not do it justice, ironically driving fans to legal sources later. George is once again left heartbroken
The film explores several themes, including love, heartbreak, friendship, and personal growth. One of the significant messages conveyed through the movie is that love can be unpredictable and can strike at any moment. The film also highlights the importance of cherishing memories and learning from past experiences. The character of Prem undergoes significant development throughout the movie, as he learns to cope with the pain of heartbreak and emerge stronger.
The film was released on 29 May 2015 and received critical acclaim, with praise for the direction, screenplay, Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi's performances, music, cinematography, and editing. Premam became a massive commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year and one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. The film also became a cult classic and has been remade in Telugu with the same title.