Padayottam
പടയോട്ടം
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.
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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
Meena
Dominic Alummoodan
Udayan's Assistant
Ceylon Manohar
Kompan
N Govindankutty
Perumana Kurup
Nellikode Bhaskaran
Kunjali
G K Pillai
Achankunju
Kothuku Nanappan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jijo Punnoose
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, N Govindankutty
- Original Score
- Guna Singh
- Original Title
- പടയോട്ടം
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Navodaya Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jijo Punnoose
Alexandre Dumas, N Govindankutty
Guna Singh
K. Ramachandra Babu
T. R. Sekhar
Navodaya Appachan
Department Leadership Roster
Navodaya Appachan
Producer
Jijo Punnoose
Director
N Govindankutty
Writer
K. Ramachandra Babu
Director of Photography
T. R. Sekhar
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Padayottam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Padayottam includes Prem Nazir, Madhu, Lakshmi, Shankar, Mammootty.
When was Padayottam released and how long is it?
Padayottam was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Padayottam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Padayottam was composed by Guna Singh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Padayottam?
Padayottam holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).