Archive · 4 Sep 2026
R Madhavan’s GDN Begins Netflix Streaming In Five Languages
GDN is a movie about the inventor and industrialist Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu.
R Madhavan plays Naidu in the film.
The story begins in 1914, when Naidu becomes interested in machines after seeing a motorcycle.
He saves money to buy it and takes it apart to learn how it works.
Later, he starts a successful bus business and works on new inventions.
The movie also shows his challenges, business rivalries and work abroad.
It includes his effort to develop an Indian electric motor and start a polytechnic college.
Krishnakumar Ramakumar directed the film.
GDN is now available on Netflix in five languages after its theatrical release earlier this year.
R Madhavan’s biographical drama GDN began streaming on Netflix on September 4.
The film is available in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
GDN follows inventor and industrialist Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu’s life and work.
Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, the film stars R Madhavan as GD Naidu.
The story covers Naidu’s inventions, bus business, overseas work and plans for a polytechnic college.
- Who
- R Madhavan portrays inventor and industrialist Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, and Krishnakumar Ramakumar directed the film.
- What
- GDN, a biographical drama about GD Naidu, is streaming on Netflix in five languages.
- When
- The film became available on Netflix on September 4, following its theatrical release earlier this year.
- Where
- GDN is streaming on Netflix and can be watched from home.
- Why
- The OTT release gives viewers who missed the theatrical run an opportunity to watch Naidu’s story.
- Film
- GDN
- Genre
- Biographical drama
- Streaming platform
- Netflix
- Streaming date
- September 4
- Languages
- Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam
- Lead actor
- R Madhavan
- Subject
- Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, also known as GD Naidu
