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Madhavan returned with the film “Rocketry” in 2022, playing ISRO space scientist Nambi Narayanan. Everyone was impressed by the way the actor transformed himself into the role. Now, Madhavan will be seen playing Gopalaswami Doraiswami Naidu, also known as India’s Edison.
Madhavan will play industrialist GD Naidu in biopic, GDN
Mumbai: R Madhavan is one of the most talented actors in Indian cinema. He has made a mark in Hindi cinema as well as in many regional films. Madhavan won the hearts of many with his directorial venture "Rocketry." Now, the actor will be seen again in a role that will tell an unheard-of story to the audience.
Madhavan will play GD Naidu
Madhavan returned with the film "Rocketry" in 2022, playing ISRO space scientist Nambi Narayanan. Everyone was impressed by the way the actor transformed himself into the role. Now, Madhavan will be seen playing Gopalaswami Doraiswami Naidu, also known as India's Edison. The actor also shared the first look of his upcoming film, in which he looks completely unrecognizable.
Madhavan looks stunning in his first look as GD Naidu. Fans are impressed by the way he transformed himself for the role. They are praising his dedication. The actor's film will be released next year, in May-June 2026. He will be seen alongside actors like Sathyaraj, Jayaram, Priyamani, and actress Dushara Vijayan.
Who was GD Naidu? What was his significant contribution to India?
After seeing this unique look of R Madhavan, some fans are wondering who GD Naidu was and why he was called India's Edison. Let us tell you that GD Naidu invented many things in his time that common people use in their daily lives today. He created India's first indigenous electric motor, petrol engine, ticket machines, and several agricultural inventions.
Apart from this, he also has many inventions that were widely used in those days, such as the radio and the kerosene-powered fan. It was because of these inventions that GD Naidu earned him the nickname "Edison of India." Naidu was born on March 23, 1893, in Coimbatore. He passed away on January 4, 1974. Now, his biopic will showcase these achievements, which earned him worldwide fame.
