Naadody
Naadody (transl. Nomad) is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam 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.[1]
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| Directed by | Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Produced by | Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Screenplay by | T. A. Razzaq |
| Story by | Julia |
| Starring | Mohanlal Suresh Gopi Babu Antony N. N. Pillai Jagathy Sreekumar |
| Music by | S. P. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | Tony |
| Edited by | E. M. Madhavan |
Production company | Julia Productions |
| Distributed by | Julia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
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
- Mohanlal as Sachidanandan and Balakrishnan Bhagavathar (dual role)
- Mohini as Sophy Ninan Varghese
- Suresh Gopi as Shivan
- N. N. Pillai as Prabhakara Menon
- Babu Antony as Jackson
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjikuttan Nair
- Kuthiravattam Pappu as Kutty
- Jose Pellissery as Narayanan
- Sangita as Sindhu, Sachidanandan's step-sister
- Sathaar as Police Officer
- Baby Vichithra as Chinnu Mol
- Prathapachandran as Ninan Varghese, Sophy's father
- Nandhu as Villager
- Ravi Menon as Doctor
- Silk Smitha as Item girl (Cameo appearance)
- 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)
Filming
For 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]
Soundtrack
The film features original soundtrack composed by S. P. Venkatesh. Released on 15 July 1992 by Ranjini Cassettes.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhoore Dhoore" | M. G. Sreekumar | 5:07 |
| 2. | "Kunjuvava" | M. G. Sreekumar, Minmini, C.O. Anto | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Naadham Maninaadham" | M. G. Sreekumar | 7:52 |
| 4. | "Thalolam Poo (Female Vocals)" | K. S. Chithra | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Thalolam Poo" | K. G. Markose | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Thambrande" | K. S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan | 5:14 |
References
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5K7zduPeK0
- "തമ്പി കണ്ണന്താനം മോഹൻലാലിനെ വെല്ലുവിളിച്ചു". Mangalam. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- "Nadodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by S. P. Venkitesh". iTunes. Retrieved 27 July 2019.