G.D. Naidu
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Edison of India

One mind. A thousand inventions. The untold story of the man who electrified a nation.

Scientific Drama Tamil 2h 28m In cinemas 2026
Starring Madhavan · Priyamani · Sathyaraj Music Govind Vasantha Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar

Inventions

1920

India's first electric motor

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.

1925

Mechanical calculator

Naidu designed a mechanical calculating device when such tools were exclusively imported from Europe. His version was compact and locally sourced.

1935

Rasant electric razor

One of the world’s earliest electric razors. Won 3rd prize at the prestigious Leipzig Fair in Germany — putting Indian innovation on the global map.
1940

Bus ticket vending machine

A mechanical ticket dispensing machine for public buses — conceived decades before automated transit ticketing became common worldwide.

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GDN

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.

CAST & CREW

Madhavan

Madhavan as G.D. Naidu

Lead Role

Priyamani

Priyamani

Cast

Sathyaraj

Sathyaraj

Cast

Jayaram

Jayaram

Cast

Dushara Vijayan

Dushara Vijayan

Cast

Thambi Ramaiah

Thambi Ramaiah

Cast

CREW

Krishnakumar

Krishnakumar Ramakumar

Director / Writer

Govind Vasantha

Govind Vasantha

Music Director

Aravind K

Aravind K

Creative Producer

Muralidharan

Muralidharan

Executive Producer

PRODUCED BY

Varghese Moolan  ·  Vijay Moolan  ·  Sarita Madhavan  ·  R. Madhavan

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