Padayottam
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Padayottam

6.9 / 10 1982 2h 58mNR Malayalam
ActionDrama

Storyline

Inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Padayottam was the first Indian movie to be shot in 70mm format. Prince Udayan (Nazir) is the successor to the Kolathiri kingdom. He is betrayed by his cousin Devan (Madhu) which forces him to go into exile. Years later Udayan returns to Kolathiri to take his revenge.

Cast & Crew

Prem Nazir

Prem Nazir

Udayan

Lead
Madhu

Madhu

Devan

Lakshmi

Lakshmi

Parvathi

Shankar

Shankar

Chandru

Mammootty

Mammootty

Kammaran

Mohanlal

Mohanlal

Kannan

Poornima Bhagyaraj

Poornima Bhagyaraj

Laila

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

Kolathiri Rajavu

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jijo Punnoose's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Padayottam is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker