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.

When a conspiracy leaves the Prince injured, the palace staff kidnaps the innocent Prem to act as the royal stand-in. Naturally, Prem (with his rose-tinted glasses and moral compass of a saint) proceeds to heal the family rift, win over the snooty relatives, and fall in love with the Princess Maithili (Sonam Kapoor), who is incidentally already engaged to the real Prince.

If you’ve seen a single Sooraj Barjatya film, you know the formula: lavish weddings, joint family crises, and a hero who speaks in couplets. PRDP adds a twist of royal intrigue.

: Days before his coronation, Prince Vijay survives an assassination attempt orchestrated by his younger brother. While the prince recovers in secret, his loyal Diwan (Anupam Kher) enlists the lookalike Prem to take his place.

Let’s be honest—you don’t watch a Barjatya film for gritty realism. You watch it for the sanskars (values) and the swangs (disguises).

Released on 12 November 2015, (PRDP) stands as a landmark in contemporary Indian cinema for reuniting one of Bollywood’s most beloved actor-director duos: Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya. Produced by Rajshri Productions and distributed by Fox Star Studios, this romantic family drama was a massive cinematic event that brought traditional storytelling back to the forefront during the Diwali festive season. The Return of "Prem"

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