Naadody (transl. Nomad) is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam[1] and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside Suresh Gopi, Babu Antony, N. N. Pillai, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Jose Pellissery, Sathaar, Mohini, Sangita Madhavan Nair, and Baby Vichitra. The music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Brahmarudrudu & in Tamil as Nadodi Raja. The film was released on October 25, 1992 during Deepavali day.
| Naadody | |
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| Directed by | Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Screenplay by | T. A. Razzaq |
| Story by | Julia |
| Produced by | Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Starring | Mohanlal Suresh Gopi Babu Antony N. N. Pillai Jagathy Sreekumar |
| Cinematography | Tony |
| Edited by | E. M. Madhavan |
| Music by | S. P. Venkatesh |
Production company | Julia Productions |
| Distributed by | Julia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editThis article needs an improved plot summary. (July 2019) |
Sachidanandan comes to the hill station searching for Andrew in search of a promised job. He meets Sophy there and rescues a small girl from drowning. He then meets Menon, the child's Grand Father. Menon is a millionaire and Sophy is the Nanny who looks after his grand daughter, his sole heir. Sivan is Menon's nephew who draws a plot to get all the money from Menon and marry Sophy. He takes the help of Jackson,his horse trainer, to complete his plan. But Jackson had other plans.
Cast
edit- Mohanlal in a dual role as:
- Sachidanandan / Sachi
- Balakrishnan Bhagavathar, Sachidanandan's Father
- Suresh Gopi as Shivan
- Mohini as Sophy Ninan Varghese
- N. N. Pillai as Prabhakaran Menon
- Babu Antony as Jackson
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjikuttan Nair, Menon's Assistant
- Kuthiravattam Pappu as Kutty / Kuttikka
- Jose Pellissery as Driver Narayanan
- Sangita as Sindhu / Sindhumol, Sachidanandan's Step-Sister
- Sathaar as Police Officer Stephen
- Baby Vichithra as Chinnu Mol, Menon's Granddaughter
- Prathapachandran as Ninan Varghese, Sophy's Father
- Nandhu as Shaji, Villager
- Ravi Menon as Doctor Anil
- Silk Smitha as Special Appearance in the Song Jumba Jumba with Mohanlal
- Chithra as Susheela, Balakrishnan's Wife and Sachidanandan's Mother (Cameo appearance)
- Rupini as Meera Nair, Balakrishnan's Wife and Sindhu's Mother (Cameo appearance)
Production
editFor an emotional scene in the film taking place after the conversation between Mohanlal and N. N. Pillai, director Kannanthanam challenged Mohanlal to cry without using Glycerine. Ultimately, Mohanlal won the bet.[2] During the shooting of this film, Babu Antony fell head first into a glass panel and started bleeding.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe film features original soundtrack composed by S. P. Venkatesh. Released on 15 July 1992 by Ranjini Cassettes.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhoore Dhoore" | M. G. Sreekumar | 5:07 |
| 2. | "Kunjupava" | M. G. Sreekumar, Minmini, C.O. Anto | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Naadham Maninaadham" | M. G. Sreekumar | 7:52 |
| 4. | "Thalolam Poo" (Female) | K. S. Chithra | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Thalolam Poo" | K. G. Markose | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Thambrande" | K. S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan | 5:14 |
References
edit- ^ "ഓർമകളിൽ ഇനി ഇന്ദ്രജാലം: തമ്പി കണ്ണന്താനത്തിന്റെ സംസ്കാരം വ്യാഴാഴ്ച..." [Thampi Kannanthanam's funeral on Thursday ...]. Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2 October 2018. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "തമ്പി കണ്ണന്താനം മോഹൻലാലിനെ വെല്ലുവിളിച്ചു". Mangalam. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ P., Ranjina. "'എന്നെ എടുത്തെറിഞ്ഞു, ദൈവമേയെന്ന് വിളിച്ചു.. മോഹൻലാൽ, പരിക്ക് പറ്റി രക്തം വന്നു'; ബാബു ആന്റണി!" ['I was thrown out and called God .. Mohanlal, there was blood on the wound'; Babu Antony!]. Filmibeat (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Nadodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by S. P. Venkitesh". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.