G.D.N
Edison Of India
Based on the life of G.D. Naidu, the 'Edison of India', dramatising his groundbreaking innovations, his industrial contributions, and conflicts with authorities—including struggles where his work and international dealings faced severe scrutiny and opposition.
Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar · Drama · 146 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Krishnakumar Ramakumar
Studio
Tricolor Films / Varghese Moolans Pictures
Release
2026-08-07
Runtime
146 min
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
In the late 1950s, G.D. Naidu faces a financial crisis as the Income Tax Department demands exorbitant payments from him. The film then flashes back to his teenage years, where he develops an interest in motorcycles and works odd jobs to save money. Naidu's entrepreneurial spirit leads him to start various businesses, including Universal Motor Service, which becomes a prominent private bus operator during that era.
Cast & Characters
young G. D. Naidu
Teejay Arunasalam
Padmavathi, Ambalapara Krishnan's daughter & Committee Member
Aditi Balan
young Padmavathi
Mantra Jane Moolan
Achudhan, G. D. Naidu's accountant
Nandhu
Periyar
Vijay Yesudas
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Madhavan will star in a biopic about G. D. Naidu?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Did You Know that filming for G.D.N took place both overseas and in India, starting in February 2025?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Did You Know that the film's release was initially set for July 2026 but was postponed to avoid a box office clash?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Did You Know that G.D.N is now available on Netflix, starting from September 4, 2026?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 12, 2026
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G.D.N has a runtime of 146 min.
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G.D.N was directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "G.D.N" has been largely positive. Many praise the script selection, biography, and performances of the lead actor Maddy. The trailer comments also show enthusiasm for the film, with many expressing excitement about seeing a story based on Nambi Narayan's life and career. Additionally, some commenters suggest that the movie is a long-overdue celebration of Indian scientist G.D.N.
From the trailer's comments
Maddy and his script selection 🥵 🔥
@afrazazhar9121 · 2201 likesWe Coimbatoreans know about him very well, it's time India and the world comes to know about him.
@Manish_RKM · 643 likesNambi narayan biography GDN biography Maddy script selection awesome 😎😎😎
@ThuruGananm · 1143 likes"வேட்டையோட கதைய வேட்டைக்காரன் இல்லாம ஒரு சிங்கம் எழுதுச்சுனா- வீரத்தோட விளக்கம் மாறிடும்" வரலாறில் மறைக்கப்பட்ட பல கதைகளை தோண்டி எடுத்து தெரியபடுத்தும் நடிகர் மாதவன் அவர்களுக்கு நன்றி
@jayalakshmijayachandran8370 · 97 likesI have visited GDN museum in coimbatore and I always had a feeling that why this man GDN was not celebrated like any other western scientists... Maddy, the engineer knows it... and realized it... I wish the movie to be successful...
@anniyanayalaan · 1712 likesOne of the most bankable and versatile actors in Indian cinema
@SreejaAshokann · 48 likesMaddy The og director who make biopic of og leader,unsung hero's of india
@akambrosedeandeads8212 · 782 likesNowadays no double thougths to watch a movie just the presence of Madhavan is enough
@Rahul_5409 · 18 likes
