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Mixed7+
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52
Mixed
7 reviews read · 5 with the critic’s own rating
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A biopic of inventor G.D. Naidu, from motorcycle-obsessed tinkerer to bus-empire mogul, battling tax authorities. Critics call his story…
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CBFC: U/A 7+
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YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 10 Aug 2026
The reviewer calls G.D.N. a decently made, technically sound biography with standout performances from Madhavan, Sathyaraj and Jayaram, though it… Watch it there →
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65
Srinivasa Ramanujam · 7 Aug 2026
The Hindu finds G.D.N. reasonably entertaining thanks to its commercial hero-villain framing and Madhavan's performance, but faults its rushed… Read it there →
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65
The Times Of India · 5 Aug 2026
G.D.N. Movie Review: Madhavan gives a forgotten pioneer his due Read it there →
Published · 3.0/5
Filmi’s reading 55
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Latha Srinivasan · 7 Aug 2026
GDN Review: Madhavan Is The Driving Force, But Screenplay Doesn't Support Him Read it there →
Published · 2.5/5
Filmi’s reading 48
50
Janani K · 7 Aug 2026
G.D.N. review: Madhavan's GD Naidu biopic is a glossy highlight reel minus heart Read it there →
Published · 2/5
Filmi’s reading 35
40
YouTube, Telugu · rating spoken aloud · 8 Aug 2026
2.01/5, said on camera. Published nowhere. Watch it there →
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Filmi’s reading 33
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Yashaswini Sri · 7 Aug 2026
GDN movie review: A career-best Madhavan trapped inside a biopic that plays it safe Read it there →
Published · 2.5/5
50
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Based on the life of G.D. Naidu, the 'Edison of India', dramatising his groundbreaking innovations, his industrial contributions, and conflicts with authorities—including struggles where his work and international dealings faced severe scrutiny and opposition.
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Krishnakumar RamakumarDirector · Writer
R. MadhavanWriter
Govindh VasanthaMusic
Aravind KamalanathanCinematography
Bijith BalaEditing
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