Film · Drama, Action

Padayottam (1982)

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.

Director

Jijo Punnoose

Writers

N Govindankutty, Alexandre Dumas

Country

India

Language

Malayalam

Release date

August 6, 1982

Original title

പടയോട്ടം