Padayani (1986)

 ●  Malayalam ● 1 hr 48 mins

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Spiced with modern cinematic elements, this suspenseful family thriller traces the twists and turns in the life of three young men, Ramesh (Mohanlal), Sudhakaran (Mammootty), and S. I. Rajasekaran who had been close friends in childhood, but were separated. Ramesh works for the powerful and wealthy lawyer, Vikraman Nair without knowing about his devious nature. Sudhakaran is an honest and forthright mechanic, while, Rajasekaran is a sub Inspector of police. While the path of these three men keep getting interwoven through circumstance, they remain unaware of their childhood connection. What truly is the bond that brought these three lives together during childhood? What is the connection between Vikraman Nair and Ramesh? Will the secrets of their childhood be revealed so that the friends can reunite and set right past wrongs?

Cast: Mammootty, Shobana Pillai

Crew: TS Mohan (Director), CE Babu (Director of Photography), AT Ummer (Music Director)

Genres: Drama

Release Dates: 07 Nov 1986 (India)

Malayalam Name: പടയണി

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Did you know? It is noteworthy that the child actor who plays the young Ramesh (Mohanlal), is Indrajith, who has grown up into a well-known figure in Malayalam cinema. Read More
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Malayalam
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
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Music Director: AT Ummer
Playback Singer: KS Chithra

Music Director: AT Ummer
Playback Singer: Mohanlal
Trivia:
It is noteworthy that the child actor who plays the young Ramesh (Mohanlal), is Indrajith, who has grown up into a well-known figure in Malayalam cinema.

This movie is a remake of the Bollywood classic Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973).