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Padayottam

Padayottam

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 6, 1982

Genres

Action, Drama

User Score

62%

Original Title

പടയോട്ടം

Production Companies

Navodaya Studio

Director

Jijo Punnoose

Description

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.