In an era where Bollywood was shifting towards gritty, realistic cinema and action thrillers, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo unapologetically embraced the "masala" genre. It brought back the nostalgia of the 90s—an era where movies were about joint families, sacrifice, and pure entertainment.
The story centers on , a stern crown prince of Pritampur who is targeted in an assassination attempt by his rebellious step-brother, Ajay (played by Neil Nitin Mukesh ). While the prince recovers in a secret hideout, his loyal Diwan (played by Anupam Kher ) discovers a doppelganger: Prem Dilwale , a happy-go-lucky stage actor from Ayodhya. prem ratan dhan payo full movie in hindi