Padayottam
7.4
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.
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Prem Nazir
Udayan
Also in
C.I.D. Nazir
Iruttinte Athmavu
Madhu
Devan
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Naran
Kaaryasthan
Lakshmi
Parvathi
Known for
Padayappa
Hulchul
Shankar
Chandru
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Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
Mammootty
Kammaran
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Bramayugam
Thalapathi
Mohanlal
Kannan
Known for
Drishyam
Lucifer
Poornima Bhagyaraj
Laila
Known for
Jilla
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Kolathiri Rajavu
Also in
Midhunam
Swayamvaram
Kuthiravattam Pappu
Pokkan
Known for
Manichitrathazhu
Sukumari
Chiruthevi Thampuratti
Also in
Boeing Boeing
Murari
Meena
Also in
Meleparambil Aanveedu
Yoddha
Dominic Alummoodan
Udayan's Assistant
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My Dear Kuttichathan
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
Jijo Punnoose Director · N Govindankutty Writer Alexandre Dumas Story
First release August 6, 1982 · Produced in India · Original title പടയോട്ടം
Production
Navodaya Studio
Production
India
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Languages
Original title
പടയോട്ടം
Original language
Malayalam
Spoken on screen
Malayalam
Release dates
India · August 6, 1982
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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