Archive · 26 Oct 2025
R. Madhavan's New Look Unveiled for G.D. Naidu Biopic
R. Madhavan is playing G.D. Naidu in a new movie.
Naidu was an Indian inventor and engineer, like the "Edison of India."
He made simple, cheap versions of things.
Madhavan showed off a new, clean-shaven look for the role.
The movie is directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar and stars Priyamani, Yogi Babu, and Jayaram.
The film will be shot at actual locations connected to G.D. Naidu.
It's produced by Varghese Moolan Pictures and Tricolour Films, with Madhavan and his wife reportedly producing as well.
R. Madhavan shared his clean-shaven look from the G.D. Naidu biopic.
The film is based on the life of G.D. Naidu, an engineer and industrialist.
Naidu was known for creating indigenous solutions and is called the 'Edison of India'.
The biopic is directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar and includes Priyamani, Yogi Babu, and Jayaram.
The film is being produced by Varghese Moolan Pictures in collaboration with Tricolour Films.
- Who
- R. Madhavan is acting in a biopic about G.D. Naidu.
- What
- R. Madhavan shared his clean-shaven look from the sets of the upcoming film.
- When
- The actor shared the first look on Instagram.
- Where
- The film is being shot in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To portray Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, known as the "Edison of India".
- Subject
- G.D. Naidu Biopic
- Starring
- R. Madhavan, Priyamani, Yogi Babu, Jayaram
- Director
- Krishnakumar Ramakumar
- Based on
- Life of Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu
- Naidu's Profession
- Engineer and Industrialist
- Naidu's Nickname
- Edison of India
- Music Composer
- Govind Vasantha
