Naadody (transl. Nomad) is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam[1] and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside Suresh Gopi, Babu Antony, N. N. Pillai, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Jose Pellissery, Sathaar, Mohini, Sangita Madhavan Nair, and Baby Vichitra. The music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.The film was released on October 25, 1992 during Diwali day.
Plot
Sachidanandan, a likeable drifter, comes to the hill station looking for Andrew about a promised job. He meets a little girl and Sophy at a park, and rescues the little girl from drowning. Then Sachi comes into contact with Menon, the girl child's Grand Father. Menon is a millionaire and Sophy is the Nanny who looks after his grand daughter, his sole heir. Soon Sachi develops a friendship closer to a filial bond with Menon. Menon then takes in Sachi as his trusted Manager. Around the same time Sachi and Sophy develop a romantic relation with the blessings of Menon and his house hold. Menon wishes to entrust his grand child to the couple's care, whom they too are very fond of. Meanwhile, Sivan who is Menon's nephew, a high-roller in constant conflict with Menon, intends to get all the wealth from Menon and marry Sophy. He enlists the help of Jackson,his newly appointed horse trainer, to execute his plan. But Jackson had other plans.
Cast
- Mohanlal in a dual role as:
- Sachidanandan / Sachi
- Balakrishnan Bhagavathar, Sachidanandan's Father
- Suresh Gopi as Shivan
- Mohini as Sophy Ninan Varghese
- N. N. Pillai as Prabhakaran Menon
- Babu Antony as Jackson
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjikuttan Nair, Menon's Assistant
- Kuthiravattam Pappu as Kutty / Kuttikka
- Jose Pellissery as Driver Narayanan
- Sangita as Sindhu / Sindhumol, Sachidanandan's Step-Sister
- Sathaar as Police Officer Stephen
- Baby Vichithra as Chinnu Mol, Menon's Granddaughter
- Prathapachandran as Ninan Varghese, Sophy's Father
- Nandhu as Shaji, Villager
- Ravi Menon as Doctor Anil
- Silk Smitha Special Appearance in the Song 'Thambrante' with Mohanlal
- Chithra as Susheela, Balakrishnan's Wife and Sachidanandan's Mother (Cameo appearance)
- Rupini as Meera Nair, Balakrishnan's second Wife and Sindhu's Mother (Cameo appearance)
Production
For an emotional scene in the film taking place after the conversation between Mohanlal and N. N. Pillai, director Kannanthanam challenged Mohanlal to cry without using Glycerine. Ultimately, Mohanlal won the bet.[2] During the shooting of this film, Babu Antony fell head first into a glass panel and started bleeding.[3]
Soundtrack
The film features original soundtrack composed by S. P. Venkatesh. Released on 15 July 1992 by Ranjini Cassettes.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhoore Dhoore" | M. G. Sreekumar | 5:07 |
| 2. | "Kunjupava" | M. G. Sreekumar, Minmini, C.O. Anto | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Naadham Maninaadham" | M. G. Sreekumar | 7:52 |
| 4. | "Thalolam Poo" (Female) | K. S. Chithra | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Thalolam Poo" | K. G. Markose | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Thambrante" | K. S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan | 5:14 |
References
- ^ "ഓർമകളിൽ ഇനി ഇന്ദ്രജാലം: തമ്പി കണ്ണന്താനത്തിന്റെ സംസ്കാരം വ്യാഴാഴ്ച..." [Thampi Kannanthanam's funeral on Thursday ...]. Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2 October 2018. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "തമ്പി കണ്ണന്താനം മോഹൻലാലിനെ വെല്ലുവിളിച്ചു". Mangalam. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ P., Ranjina. "'എന്നെ എടുത്തെറിഞ്ഞു, ദൈവമേയെന്ന് വിളിച്ചു.. മോഹൻലാൽ, പരിക്ക് പറ്റി രക്തം വന്നു'; ബാബു ആന്റണി!" ['I was thrown out and called God .. Mohanlal, there was blood on the wound'; Babu Antony!]. Filmibeat (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Nadodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by S. P. Venkitesh". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
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