Padayottam (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, Padayottam is an action and drama film directed by Jijo Punnoose.
What it’s about. Inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Padayottam was the first Indian movie to be shot in 70mm format. Prince Udayan (Nazir) is the successor to the Kolathiri kingdom. He is betrayed by his cousin Devan (Madhu) which forces him to go into exile. Years later Udayan returns to Kolathiri to take his revenge.
Who’s in it. Padayottam stars Prem Nazir as Udayan, Madhu as Devan, Lakshmi as Parvathi and Shankar as Chandru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Padayottam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Padayottam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Padayottam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padayottam (1982)?
- In US, Padayottam is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Padayottam worth watching?
- Padayottam holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Padayottam?
- Padayottam stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Lakshmi, Shankar and Mammootty.
- When was Padayottam released?
- Padayottam was released in 1982.