Padayottam (1982)

6.9/10 178 min Action Drama

Overview

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

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

Nellikode Bhaskaran

Kunjali

Achankunju

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