“They took up daily wages for me”: Dileep turns emotional; thanks fans

At the 50th-day celebration of 'Prince and Family', actor Dileep delivered a deeply emotional speech that left many in the audience moved. The veteran actor took the stage to thank his fans—not just for celebrating his latest film but for standing firmly by him when much of the world turned its back.When the world turned away, fans stepped closerDileep recalled the challenging days when he was entangled in legal battles and public criticism. “There was a time when some decided that an actor named Dileep was no longer needed here. But I knew I wasn’t alone—you were all with me,” he said, visibly emotional. He shared how fan club members continued their charity work even when he couldn’t financially support them, with some even taking up daily wage jobs to fund the association’s activities. “They are my strength,” he said. “They’ve endured even humiliation in my name, and I can never forget that.”Memories of ‘Meesa Madhavan’ and theatre daysTaking a trip down memory lane, Dileep fondly remembered watching 'Meesa Madhavan' at Shenoys Theatre in Kochi, sneaking in quietly only to be spotted by fans. “Suddenly the whole atmosphere changed, and everyone surrounded me. That day remains unforgettable,” he said. He also spoke about his college days at Maharaja’s and watching films at Kavitha Theatre, never imagining that one day he would become a hero in Malayalam cinema."These brothers are doing it from their hard-earned income"Dileep revealed that his father’s trust, which earlier supported fan-led charity work, has been frozen for years. In its absence, it is his fans—ranging from laborers to professionals—who have taken it upon themselves to continue the goodwill under his name. “These brothers are doing it from their hard-earned income, purely out of love for me,” he said with gratitude.