Madhavan to star in ‘GDN’— GD Naidu’s biopic
Actor Madhavan is all set to feature in yet another biopic, this time it is of Indian inventor and engineer Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, popularly known as GD Naidu.
The film now has a title— GDN and is directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar. The film also stars Jayaram, Priyamani and Yogi Babu.
Aravind Kamalanathan is handling cinematography and is also the creative producer, while Govind Vasantha is set to compose the film’s music.
R. Madhavan and Sarita Madhavan are co-producing GDN. under the Tricolour Pictures banner, alongside Vijay Moolan. The production has previously backed the award-winning Rocketry— The Nambi Effect.
The film has now commenced shooting in Coimbatore, the home town of GD Naidu.
Sharing the poster, the makers wrote: “Unveiling the title of our tribute to the Edison of India, GD Naidu. G.D.N – A story of innovation, resilience, and inspiration.”
GD Naidu, known as “Edison of India” is credited with the manufacture of the first electric motor in India.