Prince and Family
| Prince and Family | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Binto Stephen |
| Written by | Sharis Mohammed |
| Produced by | Listin Stephen |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Renadive |
| Edited by | Sagar Dass |
| Music by | Sanal Dev |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Magic Frames |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹26.31 crore[2] |
Prince and Family is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Binto Stephen (in his directorial debut) and written by Sharis Mohammed. The film was produced by Listin Stephen through Magic Frames.[3] It stars Dileep, Raniya Raanaa, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siddique, Bindu Panicker, Johny Antony, Manju Pillai and Josekutty Jacob in the lead roles.The film was 150th film of Dileep.[4]
The film was released in theatres on 9 May 2025. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at box office.[5] It is currently sixth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025.
Plot
[edit]Prince Chakkalakkal is the eldest of three brothers and the main breadwinner of his family, running a successful bridal boutique. Despite being responsible, caring, and well-respected, Prince remains unmarried even after his younger brothers settle down, mainly due to his reserved nature and the family's high expectations for a bride.
After a series of failed proposals, Prince finally unexpectedly marries Chinju Elsa Rani, a confident and outgoing young woman who is active on social media. Prince didn't feel much happy on Chinju’s extroverted lifestyle but he didn't express it initially. But his family enjoys her character and they also became active in social media.
However, after some time, her behaviour begins to create discomfort within the family especially with Prince’s mother and sisters-in-law when she lies about being pregnant as part of a prank video.
Tensions escalate when Chinju becomes embroiled in a viral online controversy after one of her videos sparks public outrage. As misunderstandings grow, Prince is forced to take a stand between his wife and his family. The story follows how the couple faces the emotional and social challenges that threaten their relationship, and whether they can overcome the divisions to restore peace and unity in the family.
Cast
[edit]- Dileep as Prince Chakkalakkal, Chinju's husband, a famous fashion designer
- Raniya Raanaa as Chinju Elsa Rani, Prince's wife and a social media vlogger
- Dhyan Sreenivasan as Jince Chakkalakkal, Prince's young brother
- Siddique as Baby Chakkalakkal, Prince's, Jince's and Shins's father
- Bindu Panicker as Jancy Chakkalakkal, Prince's, Jince's and Shins's mother
- Johny Antony as Krishna Kumar aka KK, Prince's friend
- Manju Pillai as Safiya Anil
- Ashwin Jose as Musthaq, Prince's Textile Shop Salesman
- Meenakshi Madhavi as Anna, Prince's crush
- Josekutty Jacob as Shins Chakkalakkal, Prince and Jince's young brother
- Parvathy R Sankaradi
- Rosebeth
- Vijay Jacob as Anil, Safiya's husband
- Urvashi as Home Minister A.K. Josephine (cameo appearance)
- Vineeth Thattil David as Police Officer, KK's friend (cameo appearance)
- Letha Das as Jessy, Anna's mother
Production
[edit]The film marks the directorial debut of Binto Stephen, with screenplay by Sharis Mohammed. The film's title was officially announced with a first-look poster in October 2024.[6] The production was handled by Listin Stephen through Magic Frames. The film marks Dileep's 150th film.[7]
The film was shot in 85 days in Ooty, Kozhikode, and Ernakulam.[8]
Music
[edit]| Prince and Family | |
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| Soundtrack album by Sanal Dev | |
| Released | April 2025 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 6m 3s |
| Label | Magic Frames Music |
The film's music was composed by Sanal Dev.[9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heartbeat Koodanu" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Sanal Dev | Afsal | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Mere Rani" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Sanal Dev | Udit Narayan | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 6:03 | ||||
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Prince and Family was released theatrically on 9 May 2025, having originally been planned for 25 April 2025.[10]
Home media
[edit]The post-theatrical streaming rights were acquired by ZEE5 and the satellite television rights by Zee Keralam.[11] The film began streaming on ZEE5 from 20 June 2025.[12] The Tamil dubbed version will also be available on the same date.[13]
Critical reception
[edit]Anna Mathews of The Times of India rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "the writing and direction feels choppy in quite a few areas, with some situations not playing out in full [...] For those who enjoy the typical Dileep brand of comedy, Prince and Family will provide enough laughs. But it might not be enough to engage everyone."[14] Raisa Nasreen of Times Now gave it 3/5 stars and wrote, "Binto Stephen's direction ensures the film doesn't have too many dull moments, while maintaining the film's momentum. However there are moments when you think the film can be crisp."[15]
Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave it 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "With worn-out jokes on snoring and people's pregnancies, there are quite a few points where Prince and Family tries too much."[16] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express gave it 2/5 stars and wrote, "Dileep has lately been criticised for his outdated, and caricaturish performances, and thankfully, he keeps it largely subtle here. [...] On the surface level, Prince and Family might have the look and feel of a contemporary feel-good film but it still has a lot of regressive ideas."[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Prince and Family (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ പ്രിൻസിന്റെ കളക്ഷൻ വേട്ട എന്തായി ? ആദ്യദിനം 1 കോടി, പിന്നീടോ ? പ്രിൻസ് ആൻഡ് ഫാമിലി ഇതുവരെ നേടിയത്. Asianet News. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "'The Soul of Prince' teaser unveiled for Dileep's 150th film Prince and Family, promising a heartfelt family drama". Cinema Express. 1 February 2025. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "'The Soul of Prince' teaser unveiled for Dileep's 150th film Prince and Family, promising a heartfelt family drama". Cinema Express. 1 February 2025. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "Box Office: Prince and Family emerges as top performer in Kerala among recent Malayalam releases". PINKVILLA. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Dileep's 150th film titled Prince and Family, first look out". Cinema Express. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "'The Soul of Prince' teaser unveiled for Dileep's 150th film Prince and Family, promising a heartfelt family drama". Cinema Express. 2 February 2025. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "ദിലീപ്- ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസൻ കോമ്പോ; ടൈറ്റിൽ റിലീസ് ചെയ്തു". Asianet News. Archived from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "'The Soul of Prince' theme out! Dileep and Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer promises a heartwarming family drama". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "'Prince and Family' release date: Dileep's family drama to hit the big screens on THIS date". The Times of India. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Prince and Family OTT: പ്രിൻസ് ആൻഡ് ഫാമിലി ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക്". The Indian Express. 8 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ Thakur, Anjali (18 June 2025). "Malayalam OTT releases this week: 3 new movies streaming across major OTT platforms". www.livemint.com.
- ^ "Prince And Family: പ്രിൻസ് ആൻഡ് ഫാമിലി ജൂൺ 20 മുതൽ മലയാളത്തിലും തമിഴിലും ZEE5-ൽ സ്ട്രീമിങ്ങ് ആരംഭിക്കുന്നു". Zee News. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Prince And Family Movie Review: A relevant issue marred by old-fashioned treatment". The Times of India. 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Prince and Family Movie Review: Dileep's 150th Film Is The Perfect Feel-Good Family Drama". Times Now. 9 May 2025. Archived from the original on 9 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Prince and Family movie review: Attempts to whitewash Dileep are plenty in this otherwise decent comedy drama". The Indian Express. 9 May 2025.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (9 May 2025). "Prince and Family Movie Review: A tiresome tale of two halves". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.