Releasing on November 12, 2015, clashed with big Hollywood releases but dominated the Indian box office. It was made on a budget of approximately ₹140 crore (one of the most expensive Hindi films at the time) and grossed over ₹210 crore worldwide.
The plot follows Yuvraj Vijay Singh, the heir to the kingdom of Pritampur, who is arrogant and estranged from his family. After an assassination attempt, he is replaced by his look-alike, Prem Dilwala, a kind-hearted, Ramayan-performing artist. Prem assumes the king’s identity to heal familial rifts, protect the throne, and resolve the engagement between Vijay and Princess Maithili. Over the course of Diwali festivities, Prem’s selfless love and moral clarity transform the royal household, leading to Vijay’s redemption and the reaffirmation of family unity. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo -2015-
In a twist of fate, a lookalike stage actor named (who is hired to impersonate Prem during a conflict) steps into the royal palace. While the real Prem is recovering from an assassination attempt, the actor Vijay must pretend to be the prince. Introduction Prem Ratan Dhan Payo -2015- Releasing on
⭐⭐⭐ (It’s 3 stars for Salman’s earnestness as Prem, plus 1 bonus star for the elephant costumes. Wait, that’s 4? Math is hard. Let's stick to 3.) The plot follows Yuvraj Vijay Singh, the heir
Prem’s warmth and simplicity eventually mend the fractured royal family and win the heart of Princess Maithili (Sonam Kapoor).
It is a time capsule of Barjatiya aesthetics. It celebrates family unity, the victory of good over evil (very fitting for its Diwali release), and the idea that the wealth of love ( Prem ) is the greatest treasure ( Ratan Dhan ) one can possess.