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{{Short description|1982 Indian epic period drama film}}
{{About||the 2018 film|Padayottam (2018 film)}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Padayottam
| image = Padayottam (1982 film).jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Jijo Punnoose]]
| producer = [[Navodaya Appachan]]
| screenplay = [[N. Govindan Kutty]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[The Count of Monte Cristo]]''|[[Alexandre Dumas]]}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Prem Nazir]]
* [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]
* [[Lakshmi]]
* [[Shankar Panikkar|Shankar]]
* [[Poornima Bhagyaraj]]
* [[Mammootty]]
* [[Mohanlal]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = Guna Singh
| cinematography = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Ramachandra Babu]]<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/dec/22/ramachandra-babu-a-wizard-who-excelled-in-magical-frames-technique-2079397.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924053605/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/dec/22/ramachandra-babu-a-wizard-who-excelled-in-magical-frames-technique-2079397.html |date=24 September 2021 }}<br /></ref>|[[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]]<br>{{small|(Additional photography)}}}}
| editing = T. R. Shekhar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/mar/22/11959/editor-of-india-s-first-3d-film-tr-sekhar-dies-at-81/amp|title = Editor of India's first 3D film, TR Sekhar, dies at 81}}</ref>
| studio = [[Navodaya Studio]]
| distributor = Navodaya Release
| released = {{Film date|1982|08|06|df=yes}}
| runtime = 178 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{currency|1|INR}} crore <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/films/story/19820415-padayottam-set-to-be-the-biggest-thing-in-films-in-south-india-771662-2013-10-16 |title=Padayottam set to be the biggest thing in films in south India |date=16 October 2013 |access-date=24 December 2022 |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224140458/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/films/story/19820415-padayottam-set-to-be-the-biggest-thing-in-films-in-south-india-771662-2013-10-16 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross =
}}
'''''Padayottam''''' ({{Translation|Battle march}}) is a [[List of Malayalam films of 1982|1982]] Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[Epic film|epic]] [[historical drama|period drama]] film directed by [[Jijo Punnoose]] and produced by [[Navodaya Appachan]] through the company [[Navodaya Studio|Navodaya Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 September 2020 |title='My Dear Kuttichathan': Actor Sonia recalls memories from the shoot of India's first 3D film |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/my-dear-kuttichathan-actor-sonia-recalls-memories-shoot-indias-first-3d-film-134169 |accessdate=6 April 2021 |work=[[The News Minute]] |archive-date=17 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017072636/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/my-dear-kuttichathan-actor-sonia-recalls-memories-shoot-indias-first-3d-film-134169 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/he-cast-a-3d-spell/article3404301.ece| title = He cast a 3-D spell - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 10 May 2012| last1 = Shivpprasadh| first1 = S.| access-date = 6 April 2021| archive-date = 5 December 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201205181058/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/he-cast-a-3d-spell/article3404301.ece| url-status = live}}</ref> It is partly based on the 1844 novel ''[[The Count of Monte Cristo]]'' by [[Alexandre Dumas]], who is credited for the story with a screenplay written by [[N. Govindan Kutty]]. The film stars [[Prem Nazir]], [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]], [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[Shankar Panikkar|Shankar]], [[Poornima Bhagyaraj]], [[Mammootty]], [[Mohanlal]], [[N. Govindan Kutty]] and [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/must-watch-multi-starrer-movies-in-malayalam-247781.html|title=Take a Look! The Must Watch Multi-starrer Movies in Malayalam!|date=23 November 2016|access-date=6 April 2021|archive-date=30 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430091818/http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/must-watch-multi-starrer-movies-in-malayalam-247781.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Plot==
The [[Kolathiri]] Raja is a prosperous ruler of Northern Kerala. Prince Udayan, Raja's second nephew, is more handsome, brave, and intelligent than Prince Devan, Raja's elder nephew. The King named Udayan as his successor to the throne in accordance with matrilineal traditions along with the marriage of his daughter Princess Parvathi, who was in deep love with Udayan. This has dashed the hopes of Devan, who secretly longed to marry Parvathi.

On the other hand, two nobles of the court, Kammaran and Perumana Kuruppu were upset by Udayan's ascension. Cashing in on Devan's frustrations, Kammaran made Prince Devan against Prince Udayan. For this, Kammaran used Kompan, a dacoit leader who was a frequent raider in many villages, to stage a royal pardon and sought the presence of Prince Udayan in his position as Crown Prince for signing the peace treaty. Without knowing it was a trap laid by Kammaran and Kuruppu, Udayan drove to Kompan's camp, only to fall into the trap laid. However, news flashed in the country as Prince Udayan betrayed Kolathiri Raja and killed Moithooti. This made the Raja furious, who declared Udayan a traitor and cancelled the marriage.

Kompan instructs his men to kill Udayan. However, they decided to sell him as a slave to a cruel Slave ship captain Mooppan. While as a slave, he meets another slave, Kunjali, from whom he learns the death of Kolathiri Raja and his queen at Marakkar's boat by forces arranged by Perumana Kuruppu and Kompan. Marakkar tried to save the Kolathiri Raja and his queen but was killed by Perumana Kuruppu. Kunjali, the trusted slave, however, saved Marakkar's daughter, Lalia, with the help of his men. However, he could not escape himself from the Kompan's men, who sold him into slavery. From Kunjali, Udayan learned where the treasures of Marakkar and his daughter were taken to. In the meantime, Prince Devan married Princess Parvathi and became the new Kolathiri Raja. However, the royal sceptre were missing.

After some years, Udayan and his fellow slaves staged a mutiny on the ship, killing the captain Moopan and releasing themselves. Udayan ran away and became a rich merchant Thampan after finding the lost treasures of Marakkar and his daughter Lalia. Both decided to make a return to Kolathirinadu in disguise to make their revenge. They return to the Kolathiri Kingdom in a floating palace as a merchant Thampan and princess. Years made people forget Udayan, and no one was able to recognize him in his new attire and lifestyle as Thampan, except Queen Parvathi, who understood him just at a glimpse.

King Devan and Queen Parvathi's son, Prince Chandran fell in love with Laila. Meanwhile, Thampan (Udayan) was hatching a plot to trap Perumana Kuruppu after learning that the sceptre of Kolathiri Raja were in his custody, as King Devan declared it missing. Thampan (Udayan) approached Perumana Kuruppu and let him know that he is interested in purchasing sceptre at an astronomical price, which lured Kuruppu to bring them out from their secret place. However, he was caught red-handed by the public and brought before trial. At the trial, he declared that the old Raja had given the sceptre to him for attempting to rescue the king from attack, and he challenged the prosecutors that they have no evidence against him for betrayal and robbery. It was at this moment that Lalia entered into the court to declare her true identity as Princess Laila – the heir apparent of Marakkar and presented herself as the sole eyewitness to the incident. This made Perumana Kuruppu kill himself.

Thampan"s (Udayan) second target was Kammaran. Kompan asking money to avoid attack the country. The kingdom was facing extreme financial crisis due to mismanagement and corruption. Prince Chandran advises the king to seek financial assistance from the visiting Merchant Thampan (Udayan). As per the instruction Devan, Kammaran pays a visit to the Udayan's palace to seek finance without understanding his true identity. Udayan refused to finance; rather, he says that he would finance if Kammaran becomes king. This offer made Kammaran greedy, and he hatches a plan to trap Devan similar to the way by which he trapped Udayan earlier. In the meantime, Udayan double-crosses Kammaran by sending a message to the Devan directly that he is ready to finance. This made Devan suspicious of Kammaran, and secretly, through his spies, he understands the plot his close friend Kammaran made to trap him.

Kammaran repeats the old strategy with the assistance of the Kompan, who asked the king to come directly with a tribute in order to prevent an attack & hand over the money. However, understanding the trap, Devan comes with a cash chest with soldiers hiding inside, and they attack Kammaran and Kompan in surprise. While Devan orders his forces to arrest Kammaran, But he escapes & Joined Kompan's team.

Thampan's (Udayan) final revenge is now against Devan, and he was planning on that. In the meantime, Prince Chandran through his close friend Kannan, who was Kammaran's son; discovered Udayan's double cross. He understood it was Udayan who spoiled the relationships between Kammaran and Devan and challenged Udayan to a public duel, which Udayan accepts.

Prince Chandran is asked by Queen Parvathi not to participate in the duel with Udayan. He questioned his mother, and Parvathi says it is a result of Devan's sins. Chandran surrenders to Udayan while at the duel. Hearing his son's surrender without a fight made King Devan furious, so he went to Thampan's (Udayan) palace to challenge him. It was there, for the first time after his betrayal, Devan saw Udayan, which made him fall down.

Devan returns home, and Chandran questions his father about past sins. Parvathi tells Chandran not to question his father and meets Udayan to inform him that Devan has paid for his sins by raising up Chandran despite knowing that he was actually the son of Udayan. This made Udayan to forget his revenge and he forgives Devan. Meanwhile, Kammaran and Kompan raided the palace. As the king had fallen and attack was unexpected, the Kolathiri forces were overrun by the Kammaran & Kompan raiders. However, timely intervention of Udayan's army killed Kammaran, Kompan and all his mens. Udayan hands over his stepdaughter Lalia to Parvathi and is shown walking away.

==Cast==
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* [[Prem Nazir]] as Udayan, Thampan <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/01/16/remembering-prem-nazir-malayalam-cinema-evergreeen-hero-holder-two-world-records.html|work=theweek.in|title=Remembering Prem Nazir, Malayalam cinema's evergreen hero, Holder of two world records|access-date=7 April 2021|archive-date=28 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128115808/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/01/16/remembering-prem-nazir-malayalam-cinema-evergreeen-hero-holder-two-world-records.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Kolathiri Raja's second nephew handsome, brave and intelligent. Younger brother of Devan and biological father of Chandran and step father of Laila respectively.
* [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Devan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/its-birthday-time-for-madhu-today/article25019229.ece|work=thehindu|title=It's birthday time for Madhu today|date=23 September 2018|accessdate=7 April 2021|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040334/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/its-birthday-time-for-madhu-today/article25019229.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-wishes-madhu-on-his-87th-birthday/articleshow/78273884.cms|title=Mohanlal wishes Madhu on his 87th birthday|work=timesofindia|date=23 September 2020|access-date=7 April 2021|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928193434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-wishes-madhu-on-his-87th-birthday/articleshow/78273884.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Eldest nephew of Kolathiri Raja and elder brother of Udayan. Later the king, husband of Queen Parvathy and step-father of Chandran. The film marks the first collaboration of Madhu and [[Mohanlal]].
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Parvathi, daughter of Kolathiri Raja, wife of Devan and mother of Chandran.
* [[Shankar Panikkar|Shankar]] as Prince Chandran, son of Udayan and Parvathy and Devan's stepson who fall in love with Laila.
* [[Poornima Bhagyaraj]] as Laila, Ali Raja's daughter and Udayan's stepdaughter
* [[Mammootty]] as Kamaran<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/mammootty-s-tryst-with-father-roles-in-malayalam-films-the-best-5-among-the-lot-248945.html|title = Mammootty's Tryst with Father Roles: The Best 5 Among the Lot!|date = 8 December 2016|access-date = 6 April 2021|archive-date = 10 December 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161210193721/http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/mammootty-s-tryst-with-father-roles-in-malayalam-films-the-best-5-among-the-lot-248945.html|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/four-historical-characterers-of-mammootty-that-were-memorable-and-much-loved/articleshow/77976031.cms|title = Mammootty's four memorable and much-loved historical characters|website = [[The Times of India]]| date=7 September 2020 |access-date = 6 April 2021|archive-date = 22 January 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230122054631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/four-historical-characterers-of-mammootty-that-were-memorable-and-much-loved/articleshow/77976031.cms?from=mdr|url-status = live}}</ref> Kannan's father
* [[Mohanlal]] as Kannan<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/brother-me-mammootty-wishes-mohanlal-his-birthday-emotional-video-124998|title = 'Like a brother to me': Mammootty wishes Mohanlal on his birthday in emotional video|newspaper = The News Minute|date = 21 May 2020|access-date = 6 April 2021|archive-date = 18 January 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210118162019/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/brother-me-mammootty-wishes-mohanlal-his-birthday-emotional-video-124998|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-met-mohanlal-first-on-the-set-of-padayottam/articleshow/45968152.cms|title = I met Mohanlal first on the set of Padayottam|website = [[The Times of India]]| date=21 January 2015 |access-date = 6 April 2021|archive-date = 22 January 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230122054622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-met-mohanlal-first-on-the-set-of-padayottam/articleshow/45968152.cms?from=mdr|url-status = live}}</ref> Son of Kamaran and friend of Chandran.<ref>The film marked the first collaboration of Malayalam cinema's super stars Mohanlal and Mammootty</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/features/mohanlal-and-mammootty-starred-25-films-malayalam-news-1.1076183|title=മോഹന്‍ലാലും മമ്മൂട്ടിയും ഒന്നിച്ച 25 സിനിമകള്‍|date=21 May 2016 |access-date=6 April 2021|archive-date=22 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122054633/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/features/malayalam-news-1.1076183|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[N. Govindan Kutty]] as Perumana Kurup
* [[Jalaja]] as Aiysha
* [[Sathaar]] as Moithooti, Udayan's helper
* [[Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair]] as Kolathiri Raja
* [[Kuthiravattam Pappu|Pappu]] as Pokkan
* [[G. K. Pillai (actor)|G. K. Pillai]] as Payyanadan Nambyar, Padathalavan
* [[Achankunju]] as Mooppan, slave ship captain
* [[Alummoodan]] as Kolumban, Udayan's helper
* [[Sukumari]] as Chiruthevi Thampuratti
* [[Meena]] as Kolathiri Raja's Wife
* [[Balan K. Nair]] as Marakkar
* [[Ceylon Manohar]] as Kompan
* [[Paravoor Bharathan]] as Mammootty, Moithootti's Father
* [[Kothuku Nanappan]] as Kunjali, Marakkar Helper
* [[Kaduvakkulam Antony]] as Slave ship captain Helper
* Haseena Aman as Slave girl
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==Production==
''Padayottam'' was a big-budget film with a production cost of {{INR}}1 crore when the average cost for a Malayalam film was {{INR}} 15 lakh at that time, making it the most-expensive Malayalam film made until then. When ''Padayottam'' was made only three Indian films had been blown up to [[70 mm film|70 mm]], with all of them processed in [[London]]. The film was photographed in [[CinemaScope]] format and was converted to 70 mm blow-up prints with 6-track magnetic stereo sound during post-production.<ref name="Report">{{cite news |last=Pillai |first=Sreedhar |date=16 October 2013 |title=Padayottam set to be the biggest thing in films in south India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/films/story/19820415-padayottam-set-to-be-the-biggest-thing-in-films-in-south-india-771662-2013-10-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142054/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/padayottam-set-to-be-the-biggest-thing-in-films-in-south-india/1/391560.html |archive-date=22 December 2015 |access-date=15 December 2015 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Somaflex-65-70MM, India's First 65mm Camera |url=https://www.in70mm.com/country/india/somaflex/index.htm |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=www.in70mm.com}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by Guna Singh with lyrics by [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
|-
| 1 || "Aazhikkange Karayundo" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Floating Castle Theme" || [[Prem Nazir]] || Music only ||
|-
| 3 || "Nirathi Oro Karukkal" || [[Vani Jairam]], Chorus || Kavalam Narayana Panicker ||
|-
| 4 || "Thaatheyyathom" || Vani Jairam, Chorus || Kavalam Narayana Panicker ||
|}

==Reception==
The film was released in India during the [[Onam]] festival of [[Kerala]] on 1 September 1982. It was a blockbuster at the box office and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the time. However, the film was not a profitable venture due to its high production costs.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0215023}}
* [http://in70mm.com/news/2008/india/index.htm 70mm Film in India]

{{The Count of Monte Cristo}}

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