G.D.N
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| Directed by | Krishnakumar Ramakumar |
| Written by | Krishnakumar Ramakumar |
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| Cinematography | Aravind Kamalanathan |
| Edited by | Bijith Bala |
| Music by | Govind Vasantha |
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| Distributed by | AGS Entertainment |
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Running time | 146 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
G.D.N is an Indian Tamil-language biographical drama film directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, who co-wrote the screenplay with R. Madhavan, who also produced the film under his Tricolour Films production company, along with Varghese Moolan Pictures. It stars Madhavan in the titular role along with Sathyaraj, Jayaram, Priyamani and Dushara Vijayan. The film is based on the life of inventor and engineer G. D. Naidu.[2][3]
Cast
[edit]- R.Madhavan as G. D. Naidu
- Teejay Arunasalam as young G. D. Naidu
- Sathyaraj as Ramaiah Pillai
- Jayaram as Ambalapara Krishnan
- Priyamani as Chellammal
- Sheela Rajkumar as young Chellammal
- Dushara Vijayan as Ranganayaki
- Vinay Rai as Bhupendra
- Kaniha as Ambalapara Krishna's wife
- Nandhu as Achudhan
- Vijay Yesudas
- John Vijay
- Aditi Balan as Padmavathi
- Karunakaran as Perunkili
- Ramesh Thilak
- Thambi Ramaiah as Ramaswamy Mama
- Richard Bhakti Klein as Robert Stanes
- Carl Andrew Harte as Henry Adams
- Eddy Cheaib as Gottlieb Stoll
- Jenson Dhivakar as Vellaiyan
- Brigida Saga as Deivanai
- Muralidharan as Mohan
- Krishnakumar Ramkumar (cameo)
Release
[edit]The film was released in theatres on 7 August 2026.[4] Originally, it was scheduled for release on 17 July 2026, but was postponed to avoid box office clash with Jana Nayagan.[5][6]
Reception
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References
[edit]- ↑ "G.D.N. (PG)". British Board of Film Classification. 8 July 2026. Archived from the original on 5 August 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "'GDN (G.D. Naidu - Movie)' first look: Madhavan as 'India's Edison' in GD Naidu's biopic looks impressive; Fans stunned". Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ↑ "R. Madhavan to portray pioneering inventor GD Naidu in upcoming biopic GDN; trailer out!". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 July 2026. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ "'G.D.N' release date out: R Madhavan's biographical drama on G.D. Naidu arrives on August 7". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 July 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "GDN Trailer: R Madhavan Transforms Into 'Edison Of India' GD Naidu". NDTV. 6 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Jana Nayagan' Release: Vijay Film Targets 8,000 Screens; Reshapes Cinema Calendar as 'DC', 'G.D.N' Pushed". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 27 July 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (7 August 2026). "'G.D.N' movie review: Madhavan powers an important story that deserved more room to breathe". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ Sri, Yashaswini (7 August 2026). "GDN movie review: A career-best Madhavan trapped inside a biopic that plays it safe". The Indian Express. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ↑ Srinivasan, Latha (7 August 2026). "GDN Review: Madhavan Is The Driving Force, But Screenplay Doesn't Support Him". NDTV. Archived from the original on 8 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.