South Indian superstar, Dileep’s milestone 150th film, Prince and Family, has now hit the theatres, and it’s stirring more than just laughter. While a significant number of fans are praising the film as a refreshing family entertainer, some viewers and critics are not totally convinced about it. Some others are also calling out the film’s subtle attempts to whitewash the actor’s controversial past. So, what makes this comedy-drama click with some and miss the mark for others?
About the film, Prince and Family
Dileep’s 150th film, Prince and Family, follows ‘Prince Chakkalakkal’ (Dileep), the eldest son in a quirky, lower-middle-class Christian family in rural Kerala. As his younger brothers move on with their lives, one married with a child, the other about to wed, ‘Prince’ is stuck juggling household expenses and an increasingly lonely personal life. A marriage proposal from a much younger woman, ‘Chinchu Rani’ (Raniya Raanaa), turns his world upside down, leading to a spiral of chaos, comedy, and emotional turbulence. The film also stars Mahima Nambiar, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Manju Pillai in significant roles.
