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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Feminist Forum urges M.A. Baby to withdraw remark supporting Dileep film
The Kerala Feminist Forum has demanded that CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby withdraw his statement in support of the Dileep-starrer Prince and Family. Mr. Baby had reportedly praised the movie, calling it a watchable family flick with a social message. In a statement issued on Monday (May 26), the forum said that the women in Kerala and the feminist organisations in the State were alarmed at the remark in support of Mr. Dileep, an accused in the actor assault case. The final hearing in the case is still going on in the trial court. The forum's functionaries said that at a time when the activities of organisations such as the Women in Cinema Collective and the Hema Committee report had made notable impacts on society, it was condemnable that the national leader of the ruling party in Kerala was coming out in support of Mr. Dileep. They claimed that it was akin to extending support to the accused in the sexual assault case. The forum demanded that Mr. Baby withdraw his statement, or else street protests would be organised to uphold the rights of women. The signatories include activists K. Ajitha, V.P. Zuhara, Aleyamma Vijayan and A.K. Jayasree.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Prince and Family' box office collections day 6: Dileep's comedy film mints Rs 8 crores worldwide
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a string of underwhelming films at the box office, Dileep appears to be regaining his footing with the comedy entertainer 'Prince and Family'. The film has managed to collect Rs 8 crore worldwide within six days of its theatrical run, hinting at a modest comeback for the actor. Day-wise earnings cross Rs 7 cr in India According to data from the Sacnilk website, 'Prince and Family' has earned Rs 7.09 crore India net, while the gross collection in India also stands at Rs 8 crore, with no overseas earnings reported yet. The Malayalam film saw a gradual increase in collections over its first few days: Day 1 (Friday): Rs 90 lakhs Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 1.05 Cr Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 1.72 Cr Day 4 (Monday): Rs 1.25 Cr Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 1.15 Cr Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 1.02 Cr Despite a slow start, the consistent weekday numbers suggest decent word-of-mouth and family audience support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Prince And Family - Official Trailer Debut director delivers a lighthearted family drama 'Prince and Family' is directed by debutant Binto Stephen and written by Sharis Mohammed. The film features Dileep alongside Raniya Raanaa, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siddique, Bindu Panicker, Johny Antony, Manju Pillai, and Josekutty Jacob. The story follows a mix of family chaos and comedy, set in a feel-good narrative aimed at the festive audience. Can the film hold through the week? With no major Malayalam releases clashing this week, 'Prince and Family' has the potential to maintain its run and inch toward a break-even point. While the film hasn't broken records, it has certainly brought a smile back to Dileep's fan base. We gave the film a rating of 3 stars out of 5, and ETimes' official review reads, 'The most standout thing about Dileep is Sameera Saneesh's costumes. Otherwise, he plays that typical good guy, responsible husband, caught in 'humorous' situations. Also, the actor is a less energetic version of his old self. And, there is the mandatory allusion to his real-life situation, where Johny Antony's character, who plays Prince's friend, says something about how everyone will believe what they hear on social media.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dileep remarks on lack of ‘freedom' to speak his mind for 8 years: ‘One day God will give me the opportunity'
Actor Dileep, whose film Prince and Family was released in theatres last week, indirectly spoke about the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case of a prominent female actor at the success meet. An OnManorama report states that the actor remarked on the lack of 'freedom' to speak his mind for eight years now, after being named in the case. (Also Read: Kerala Film Body gives Shine Tom Chacko final chance to correct his behaviour after Vincy Aloshious' allegations) Dileep thanked director-writer Sachy for giving him a hit with Ramleela in 2017 during trying times. He compared the success of Prince and Family to Ramleela and talked of how the filmmaker helped keep his career afloat amid controversies. He reportedly said at the event, 'For the past eight years, I have only spoken about my films. I don't have the freedom to speak about anything else. But one day, God will give me the opportunity to speak. I will wait for that day and remain quiet till then.' He also reportedly urged people to show support for the film, as many have tried to 'pull him down' in the last few years. In 2017, a prominent Malayalam female actor was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a gang of men in a moving car as she was returning home from a shoot. A few months later, the investigating team arrested Dileep after the main accused claimed the assault was ordered by the actor. He secured bail after spending 83 days in jail. The case partly contributed to the Women in Cinema Collective and the formation of the Hema Committee, and the subsequent report that exposed abuse in Mollywood. In April this year, the Kerala High Court turned down a petition by Dileep for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the case as it found no merit.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dileep on 'Prince and Family' success: Many tried to bring me down, this film uplifted me
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Malayalam actor Dileep has expressed heartfelt gratitude to audiences for the support shown towards his latest release ' Prince and Family ', which hit theatres last week. Dileep compares 'Prince and Family' to ' Ramaleela ' Speaking at the film's success celebration event held in Kochi on Tuesday, Dileep remarked that the reception reminded him of 'Ramaleela', a film that also came to his aid during a challenging phase of his life. 'Both these films came during crucial times. I will always be thankful,' said the actor. He also paid tribute to the late Sachy, the writer of Ramaleela, and acknowledged his immense contribution to the film's success. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Prince And Family - Official Trailer 'For the last eight years, I've only talked about my films' Dileep, who plays a fashion designer in 'Prince and Family', spoke candidly about the personal restraint he has had to maintain over the past several years. 'For the last eight years, I've only talked about my films. I haven't had the freedom to speak about anything beyond that,' he said, referring to ongoing legal and personal controversies. He added, 'I believe the day will come when God gives me the chance to speak my truth. Until then, I will wait patiently and stay silent.' 'Many tried to bring me down' The actor also urged viewers to extend their support to the film, pointing out how he has been repeatedly targeted in recent years. 'Many tried to bring me down, but I hope people will come to the theatres and support this film,' he said. About 'Prince and Family' 'Prince and Family', directed by debutant Binto Stephen and penned by Sharis Mohammed, follows the story of a man striving for stability who ends up marrying a social media influencer. The film received 3 3-star rating from ETimes with an official review that read, 'The film looks at some important, pertinent issues of today, namely the use and abuse of social media, particularly in light of the recent suicide by influencer Misha Agarwal. It shows how tied youngsters are to public opinion and how this has a bigger hold over them than family, community, and even basic etiquette and morals.'
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prince And Family Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos
Story: Prince is on the lookout for his perfect match, but his very popular bride might not be ideal for him Review: Prince and Family, helmed by debut director Binto Stephen, is yet another social comedy, that tries to use Dileep's 'vintage charm'. Maybe it is time for Dileep to move to more contemporary characterisations, particularly when the issue discussed is very topical. And it is definitely not a Dileep-Dhyan Sreenivasan movie; why the latter actor makes an appearance in the bit part is puzzling. It is a typical good guy marries 'bad girl' story. Dileep is the titular Prince, a small-town, but very popular boutique owner and the oldest of three brothers. The bane of his life is that he, with his various conditions for what his wife must be like, remains unmarried, while his brothers are married and start families. After a couple of missteps, Prince takes the plunge, or is rather just thrown, into a strange marriage that leaves him confused and unsettled. Will the partners, who are complete opposites, make it through? The film looks at some important, pertinent issues of today, namely the use and abuse of social media, particularly in light of the recent suicide by influencer Misha Agarwal. It shows how tied youngsters are to public opinion and how this has a bigger hold over them, than family, community and even basic etiquette and morals. Writer Sharis Mohammed builds up some satirical scenes that are comedic for being true to life. But the writing and direction feels choppy in quite a few areas, with some situations not playing out in full, such as when the young bride's grandfather passes away. Also, the climax feels so typical. The most standout thing about Dileep is Sameera Saneesh's costumes. Otherwise, he plays that typical good guy, responsible husband, caught in 'humorous' situations. Also, the actor is a less energetic version of his old self. And, there is the mandatory allusion to his real-life situation, where Johny Antony's character, who plays Prince's friend, says something about how everyone will believe what they hear on social media. A special mention to the female lead. She has done a vibrant, no-holds barred portrayal of her character. 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.
