The read
It runs long at 2h 58m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Jijo PunnooseDirector
- N GovindankuttyWriter
Cast
- Prem NazirUdayan
- MadhuDevan
- LakshmiParvathi
- ShankarChandru
- MammoottyKammaran
- MohanlalKannan
- Poornima BhagyarajLaila
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran NairKolathiri Rajavu
- Kuthiravattam PappuPokkan
- SukumariChiruthevi Thampuratti
- MeenaCast
- Dominic AlummoodanUdayan's Assistant
Stills
Themes
friendshiptreasureprisonerbased on novel or bookrevengebetrayalpresumed dead