Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Year: 2015

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sooraj Barjatya

DramaActionRomanceMoving relationship storiesBollywood emotional dramas

While recovering from an assassination attempt four days before his coronation, a stern prince is replaced by a romantic lookalike.

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1

Vijay's ascent and engagement

Vijay is heir to the throne of Pritampur and is set to be crowned king, with his engagement to Maithili marking a public alliance. His stiff, stubborn nature strains his relationship with Maithili and sows tension at court. Rivalries among his half-siblings begin to simmer behind the scenes as the wedding approaches.

Pritampur Palace
2

Siblings challenge the throne

Chandrika and Radhika file a case for a share in the royal property, arguing that the late king’s mistress (Maithili’s mother) was wronged by the Queen. The move tests the engagement and awakens long-simmering resentments within the royal household. The stage is set for a political struggle over succession.

Royal Court / Palace
3

Conspirators plot to seize the throne

Ajay and Chirag, with Sameera, plot to seize the throne and bend the court to their will. Chirag subtly guides Ajay while secretly betraying him, knitting a dangerous conspiracy. The siblings’ ambitions threaten Vijay’s rule even before the prince’s fate is determined.

Palace / Royal Offices
4

Assassination attempt and Vijay's wounding

An assassination attempt on Vijay triggers chaos within the palace. Vijay is severely wounded and hidden away in a secret chamber tended by two doctors, leaving the kingdom in tense suspense. The palace trembles as the conspirators circle closer to their goal.

Royal Palace, secret chamber
5

Prem Dilwale arrives in Pritampur

Prem Raghuvanshi, a vivacious love guru and actor, arrives in Pritampur and is spotted by the palace security head at a bus stop. Sanjay brings him to Diwan Sahab, who immediately sees a chance to use Prem’s charm. Prem’s arrival injects a new dynamic into the royal drama.

Pritampur
6

Prem substitutes for Vijay

Diwan Sahab asks Prem to step into Vijay’s shoes while the prince lies unconscious. Prem’s easy warmth and genuine care begin to win Maithili, who starts imagining a gentler version of the crown prince. The palace feels a shift as Prem’s presence softens the hard edges of palace politics.

Palace
7

Prem mends family rifts

Prem works to heal rifts by reaching out to Chandrika and Radhika. With Maithili’s encouragement, he drafts documents that promise to transfer portions of the royal property to them, softening their claims. The sisters reconsider their stance, leaning toward reconciliation rather than outright rivalry.

Palace
8

Conspiracy uncovered and kidnap

Ajay and Chirag uncover Prem’s true identity as an imposter and kidnap the real Vijay to halt the deception. Chirag betrays Ajay by freeing Vijay and feeding him misleading information to pit the rivals against Prem. The fragile balance of power teeters as the conspirators maneuver for control.

Palace
9

Climactic confrontation and Chirag's death

Tensions erupt into a climactic confrontation as Prem and Kanhaiya intervene to restore order. A sword fight ensues, during which Chirag makes a bold bid to shoot, but is killed in the chaos. Ajay begins to regret his actions as Vijay reconciles with his brother.

Palace courtyard
10

Maithili's heartbreak and Prem's departure

Truth about Prem’s identity shatters Maithili’s initial trust, leaving her devastated. Prem departs to return home, ending the immediate royal experiment. The palace slows into a cautious quiet as questions about loyalty and love linger.

Palace
11

Unified family and renewed bond

Maithili and Prem reunite later, accepting each other’s truths and rekindling their bond. The royal family regroups, and Kanhaiya and Sameera stand by them as loyal allies. The court begins to realign around a shared future rather than a divided throne.

Palace / Prem's home
12

Wedding and new era of unity

To celebrate the newly formed union, the family travels to Prem’s home where Maithili and Prem are joined together. The bonds between Prem, Maithili, Kanhaiya, and Sameera are solidified as they stand beside the newly reconciled court. The story closes on a hopeful note of unity and enduring love.

Prem's home

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