Padayottam (1982)
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.
Director: Jijo Punnoose
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date: August 6, 1982
Cast
- Prem Nazir - Udayan
- Madhu - Devan
- Lakshmi - Parvathi
- Shankar - Chandru
- Mammootty - Kammaran
- Mohanlal - Kannan
- Poornima Bhagyaraj - Laila
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair - Kolathiri Rajavu
- Kuthiravattam Pappu - Pokkan
- Sukumari - Chiruthevi Thampuratti
Screenplay
- Alexandre Dumas (Original Story)
- N Govindankutty
Music: Guna Singh
Cinematography: K. Ramachandra Babu
Editing: T. R. Sekhar
Production: Navodaya Studio
Country: India
Language: Malayalam
Original Language: ml
Themes
Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution
Keywords
friendship, treasure, prisoner, based on novel or book, revenge, betrayal, presumed dead
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Padayottam about?
- 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.
- Who directed Padayottam?
- Padayottam was directed by Jijo Punnoose.
- Who stars in Padayottam?
- Padayottam stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Lakshmi, Shankar, Mammootty, Mohanlal.
- How long is Padayottam?
- Padayottam has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
- What genre is Padayottam?
- Padayottam is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was Padayottam produced?
- Padayottam was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Padayottam?
- The themes of Padayottam include: Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.