Prince and Family

Rating - 3.25/5

A decent family entertainer throwing light on a sensitive topic in this status quo.

The plot of the story is about Prince,a boutique owner in his mid 30's with a long manifestation of getting married lands into a family life which turns his personal,social and professional life into a rollercoaster ride.

Binto Stephen & Sharis Mohammed has blended family emotions,humour,fun and laughter in the story in perfect proportion and has brought out a good one time family watch. A few sequences that initiated before the intermission felt a bit awkward initially but later turns out to be an essential flavour when considering the story as a core. Binto has crafted the story and perfectly highlighted on the negative influence of social media addiction on personal and family lives. As a debut filmmaker he has succeeded in bringing a good family subject hooking the right emotions giving the audience a trace for reflecting on our personal lives.

Decent performance by Dileep in the movie as Prince and conveyed the emotions and dialogues as demanded by the character. Manju Pillai has given a standalone performance in the movie through her dialogue rendering and emotions. Notable performances by Sidhique,Bindu Panicker,Raniya,Johny Antony,Dhyan,Josekutty & Vijay Jacob.

Good work by Renadive & SagarDass for bringing a perfect family entertainer by Dileep after a long gap. Kudos to Sameera Saneesh for bringing Dileep in his best form.

A good family entertainer as promised by Listin leaving a thoughtful message.

Prince & Family, directed by Binto Stephen, really worked for me. It's a fun, fast-paced ride that cleverly targets vloggers and so-called influencers who chase fame at the cost of societal values. The film makes a strong statement against this trend, and it's portrayed in a way that feels both timely and effective.

The story follows a familiar structure, with the elder son stepping up to take responsibility for the family-but the treatment feels fresh thanks to solid narration and engaging writing.

Dileep delivers a mature and grounded performance as Prince. In some scenes, you even catch glimpses of the vintage Dileep we all remember. The real surprise, however, is Raniya Raana in her debut-she brings charm, energy, and emotional depth to her over-the-top character, and her dance sequences absolutely sizzle. She's definitely one to watch.

Supporting actors like Manju Pillai, Siddique, Dhyan, Josekutty, and Bindu Panicker all hold their ground well. Urvashi, in a brief cameo, makes a powerful and meaningful impact.

Cinematography was decent, the background score complemented the mood, though the songs didn't quite hit the mark for me.

All in all, the film clicked with me on many levels.

I'd rate it 7 out of 10.

A very simple and funny first half ,taking us to our 2000 era and an emotional and real second half .. This movie was a fresh air amidst the chaos of action and mass movies .Its a complete family movie .All have done a good job ,Dileep aced the emotional scenes as always .. Raaniya Rana as the female lead stole the show .. Soo good to see a new face with superb talent .Manju & Siddique supported well . A special mention to Sameera and Venky for the costume designing .. Dileep's costumes are amazing and suits his character in the movie .Lobed his shirts .. Watch this movie to laugh a lot,think a bit ..

This is a well-crafted Malayalam film that skillfully blends humor with meaningful commentary, offering both entertainment and food for thought. Its sharp take on modern digital culture-particularly the obsession with likes, followers, and online fame-strikes a nerve. The film portrays how some vloggers, in the absence of virtual validation or "smart money," lose their sense of humanity and spiral into toxic behavior. This bold and honest depiction likely explains why many YouTube channels and influencers have chosen not to promote it-it holds up an unflinching mirror to their world. Even though the film includes a few mildly suggestive dialogues, they are far from vulgar, making it a movie that can be comfortably enjoyed with family in a theater setting.