Madhavan on doing biopics and his project with GD.Naidu
Madhavan on doing biopics and his project with GD.Naidu. Star actor Madhavan who is known for his impactful performances, is starring in GDN. GDN is a biopic on GD Naidu, and it is written and directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar of Oho Enthan Baby fame.
Madhavan shared his thoughts on biopics and GD. Naidu biopic . He said, "How do we not know about a man like this?" I asked myself in anguish when I did Nambi Narayanan Sir's film. I avoided other biopics, fearing that I would get consumed by that fierce obsession again. Then I got the Ajit Doval-inspired role in Dhurandhar. Just when I decided to stop, this came along. I wanted to say No, but the moment I heard director Krishna's script, that same fierce obsession hit me again."
He continued "It is necessary to know about GD Naidu because he was incredibly advanced even back then. He asked: "Why are you studying engineering for four years? The practical knowledge you gain in a polytechnic can be learned in just two years." Today, because of AI, we realise we don't need to learn everything, just what is practically necessary. He did many visionary things. Forget about the awards and the Ratnas. People should at least know about him."
He added "The younger generation is very smart. You don't need to spoon-feed them; just ignite a spark, and they will do the research themselves. He deserves recognition. It has already begun. Recently, a flyover was named after him in Kovai. When all of India knows about him and his story is included in the educational syllabus, that will be this film's success."
About GD.Naidu, he said "He was not a rebel without a cause. When he wanted to change a system and faced opposition, he fought fiercely. On women's education, for example, he stood with Periyar and was one of the pioneers. I can relate to that a lot."
The film stars Jayaram, Sathyaraj, Priyamani, Yogi Babu and Dushara Vijayan in important roles. GD.Naidu is hailed as the Edison of India and was a self-taught engineer and entrepreneur from Coimbatore who revolutionized Indian industry by adapting imported technologies into affordable, practical innovations. He developed India’s first indigenous electric motor and created a range of products, from fans and razors to petrol engines and ticket machines, that transformed local manufacturing.
- Pramod Nandivada
