The King's Son) is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam from a screenplay written by Dennis Joseph and based on the 1980 novel Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon.

Kannanthanam's 1985 film Aa Neram Alppa Dooram was commercially unsuccessful, which jeopardised his career.

[2] Rajavinte Makan was released on 16 July 1986 and became a turning point in Mohanlal's career as it catapulted him into superstardom in Kerala.

Vincent plans to kill Krishnadas and entrusts the duty to his trusted friends Kumar and Peter.

The film ends with Nancy staring at a picture of Vincent Gomes, the most powerful underworld don to have lived.

Thampi Kannanthanam and Dennis Joseph had earlier collaborated in the revenge drama, Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985).

Dennis Joseph had on the other hand established himself as one of the most sought after scriptwriters in the Malayalam film industry with the successes of Nirakkoottu and Shyama.

On Joshiy's request Kannanthanam met Dennis Joseph in Madras (now known as Chennai) to brainstorm ideas for a new film.

However, Kannanthanam wasn't keen on the idea as the theme had already been explored by J. Sasikumar, to whom he had served as assistant director, in Picnic (1975).

[8] For the role of Vincent Gomes' right-hand man, Kannanthanam suggested a few names to Joseph.

Gayathri Ashokan sent Joseph a few stills from the 1985 film Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare featuring Suresh Gopi.

[9] The basic plot of Rage of Angles by Sidney Sheldon was adapted by Joseph for Rajavinte Makan.

Rajavinte Makan features a female prosecutor, Nancy who vacillates between the home minister, Krishnadas and the liquor baron, Vincent Gomes.

[10] Sreedhar Pillai of India Today felt that the film showcased overtly political themes and also felt that the characters of Krishnadas and Vincent Gomes closely resembled former home minister Vayalar Ravi and liquor baron Chandrasenan.

[11] Writing for Full Picture, Aradhya Kurup wrote, "This uncredited adaptation is a toned-down version of the powerful narrative by Sheldon.

[2] Rajavinte Makan is considered to be the turning point in Mohanlal's career as it shot him into superstardom in Malayalam cinema.

[14] The character of Vincent Gomes portrayed by Mohanlal has over the years attained a cult status in Malayalam cinema.

"[15] The film title design of Rajavinte Makan was reused for Kannanthanam's next project, Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987) believing it to be a sign of good luck.