One mind. A thousand inventions. The untold story of the man who electrified a nation.
In 1920, Naidu built India’s first electric motor capable of running on both AC and DC power — assembled from salvaged parts in a rented room in Madras.
Naidu designed a mechanical calculating device when such tools were exclusively imported from Europe. His version was compact and locally sourced.
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A gripping biographical drama about the extraordinary life of G.D. Naidu, the self-taught visionary hailed as the “Edison of India.” The film follows his meteoric rise from a penniless village youth to a master inventor and industrialist who revolutionized Indian manufacturing. Facing systemic resistance and limited resources, Naidu’s fierce intellect yields India’s first electric motor and a string of global patents. GDN is an inspiring tribute to a relentless innovator who put his nation on the technological map.

Madhavan as G.D. Naidu
Lead Role

Priyamani
Cast

Sathyaraj
Cast

Jayaram
Cast

Dushara Vijayan
Cast

Thambi Ramaiah
Cast

Krishnakumar Ramakumar
Director / Writer

Govind Vasantha
Music Director

Aravind K
Creative Producer

Muralidharan
Executive Producer
PRODUCED BY
Varghese Moolan · Vijay Moolan · Sarita Madhavan · R. Madhavan
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