Archive · 18 Jul 2026
R. Madhavan's 'GDN' Biopic Rescheduled for August
R. Madhavan's biopic 'GDN' about the famous Indian inventor G.D. Naidu has a new release date.
It will now come out on August 7 instead of July 17.
The movie is about Naidu, who was called the Edison of India because he made many important inventions.
These include India's first electric motor and other cool things like a fruit juice extractor and a tamper-proof vote-recording machine.
The film is directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar and also stars Jayaram and Sathyaraj.
The music is by Govind Vasantha.
Fans might be excited or a bit disappointed about the new date, but it gives more time to look forward to the movie.
R. Madhavan's biopic 'GDN' about G.D. Naidu will release on August 7, delayed from July 17.
The film is directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar and produced by Varghese Moolan, Vikay Moolan, Sarita Madhavan, and R. Madhavan.
G.D. Naidu, born in 1893, was a key figure in India's industrial and technological growth, known for inventing India's first electric motor.
Naidu's other inventions include super-thin shaving blades, a distance adjuster for film cameras, and a tamper-proof vote-recording machine.
A documentary about Naidu won the Best Science & Technology Film award at the 66th National Film Awards.
- Who
- R. Madhavan, Jayaram, Sathyaraj, and the team behind the biopic on G.D. Naidu.
- What
- The biopic 'GDN' about Indian inventor G.D. Naidu.
- When
- The film is set to release on August 7.
- Where
- The film will release worldwide.
- Why
- To honor the life and contributions of G.D. Naidu, known as the Edison of India.
Release Date Change
Fan Reactions
Release Date
Release Date Change
The film's release date has been moved to August 7 from the previously announced July 17.
Fan Reactions
Fans may have mixed reactions to the delay, but the new date allows for more anticipation.
- Release Date
- August 7
- Director
- Krishnakumar Ramakumar
- Producers
- Varghese Moolan, Vikay Moolan, Sarita Madhavan, R. Madhavan
- Music Composer
- Govind Vasantha
- Lead Actors
- R. Madhavan, Jayaram, Sathyaraj
- Inventor's Birth Year
- 1893
- Inventor's Notable Invention
- India's first electric motor
- Documentary Award
- Best Science & Technology Film at the 66th National Film Awards
