The first thing that this Prince and Family movie review does is remind you that this isn’t just another slapstick comedy from actor Dileep. Instead, it’s an attempt to balance emotional drama with subtle propaganda. The film, which was directed by Binto Stephen for the first time, has a surprisingly good plot that avoids some of Dileep’s previous flops’ clichés but still can’t hide its agenda.
The plot and storyline
In a traditional family, Prince (Dileep) is the oldest of three sons. He is responsible, not married, and runs a bridal shop. The story really starts when a young woman named Chinju Elsa Rani (Raniya Raanaa) agrees to marry him. Prince is happy at first, but he quickly learns that they have very different personalities, ways of life, and values. Their marriage turns out to be both funny and dramatic.
In the movie, there are also conversations that seem to make references to Dileep’s real-life problems, especially the ongoing media attention on his 2017 case. You can tell that lines like “people only want to believe what they hear first and not the exact truth” are meant to get your attention.
Direction and Screenplay
Binto Stephen should be praised for making a more realistic Dileep movie. He makes sure that the actor doesn’t go too far with the comedy or the drama. The first part of the movie moves along smoothly because it has a tone that is like a slice of life. This style makes everyday family situations funny.
Sharis Mohammed improves on his earlier work by focusing on humour that comes from characters. But the movie still uses old jokes and stereotypical images, especially of young people and people who have a lot of followers on social media.
Acting Performances
Dileep gives a surprisingly honest and restrained performance. When he’s with his parents and other family members, he really shines as the Prince. Raniya Raanaa overacts in a few scenes, which is mostly because the character she plays is poorly written. Supporting actors such as Siddique, Bindu Panicker, Manju Pillai, and Johny Antony give the story more depth and emotion. In a short cameo, Urvashi makes an impression that sticks with you.
Music and Technical Aspects
The nostalgic background music, which includes the famous song “Therirangum Mukile,” makes you feel sad on purpose, as if it were meant to touch Malayali hearts. The film is technically sound and has good production values.
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Propaganda and Problematic Elements
A review of the movie Prince and Family would not be complete without talking about what the movie is about. In a number of dialogues and emotional scenes, Dileep seems to be getting a new look. The direction cleverly hides this, but viewers who know about his off-screen problems can still get the message.
Prince and Family movie cast: Dileep, Raniya Raanaa, Bindu Panicker, Manju Pillai, Urvashi, Johny Antony, Josekutty Jacob, Siddique, Dhyan Sreenivasan
Prince and Family movie director: Binto Stephen
