Nadan

For other uses, see Nadan (disambiguation).

2013 Indian film

nadan

Directed by| Kamal
Written by| S. Suresh Babu
Produced by| Anilkumar Ambalakkara
Starring| Jayaram
Remya Nambeesan
Sajitha Madathil
Cinematography| Madhu Neelakandan
Edited by| K. Rajagopal
Music by| Ouseppachan

Production
company

Ambalakkara Global Films

Release date

* November 22, 2013 (2013-11-22)

Country| India
Language| Malayalam

Nadan (English: The actor) is a 2013 Malayalam drama film directed by Kamal and written by S. Suresh Babu.[1] Jayaram and Remya Nambeeshan play the lead roles, while the rest of the cast are former theatre artists that include K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Joy Mathew, P. Balachandran, Hareesh Peradi and Sasi Kalinga.[2] It was produced by Anilkumar Ambalakkara under the banner of Ambalakkara Global Films.[1] Nadan features some famous scenes from the famous Kerala People's Arts Club (K P A C) dramas Ningalenne Communistakki and Mudiyanaya Puthran.[3]

## Plot

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Nadan is the story of a popular drama troupe owned by Devadas Sargavedi, which was previously possessed by his father and grandfather in the past, and speaks about the problems faced by the owner and his survival.[4] The revival of this mighty art through the sustained effort of the talented theatre artists forms the crux of the narrative.

## Cast

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* Jayaram as Devadas Sargavedi
* Remya Nambeesan as Jyothi
* Sajitha Madathil as Sudharma
* Joy Mathew as G. Krishnakumar
* K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Radhamani
* P. Balachandran as Vikraman Pilla
* Hareesh Peradi as KPAC Bharathan
* Mukundan as Babykuttan
* Malavika Menon as Priyamvada Devadas
* Chembil Ashokan as Abubacker
* Jayaraj Warrier as Kadavoor Manikandan
* Shankar Ramakrishnan
* Balaji Sarma
* Sudheer Karamana
* Sasi Kalinga as Malakha Johnson
* Sunil Sukhada as Mapranam Pappachan
* Divya Prabha as Haseena

## Soundtrack

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Nadan

Soundtrack album by

Ouseppachan

Released| November 2013
Recorded| Chetana Sound Studios, Thrissur
Genre| Soundtrack
Label| East Coast Audios

The songs of Nadan were composed by Ouseppachan and penned by Prabha Varma and Madhu Vasudevan.

Track | Song Title | Lyricist | Singer(s)

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1 | "Ethu Sundara" | Prabha Varma | Shweta Mohan
2 | "Moolivarunna" | Madhu Vasudevan | G. Sreeram, Mridula Warrier
3 | "Ottaykku Paadunna" | Madhu Vasudevan | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
4 | "Sargavedhikale" | Madhu Vasudevan | Sharath, Praveen, Rahul R. Nath, Lekshmi Priya
5 | "Ethu Sundara" | Prabha Varma | Najim Arshad
6 | "Ottaykku Paadunna" | Madhu Vasudevan | Nishad
7 | "Ottaykku Paadunna" (Violin) |  | Bhavya Lakshmi

## Awards

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Kerala State Film Awards

* Best Lyricist \- Prabha Varma (for Ethu Sundara) and Madhu Vasudevan (for Ottaykku Paadunna)
* Best Music Director \- Ouseppachan (for Ethu Sundara and Ottaykku Paadunna)
* Best Female Singer \- Vaikom Vijayalakshmi (for Ottaykku Paadunna)

Vayalar Film Awards[5]

* Best Film - Anilkumar Ambalakkara
* Best Actor - Jayaram
* Best Music Director - Ouseppachan
* Best Male Singer - G. Sreeram

Kerala-Film-Critics-Association-Awards[6]

* Best sound editor - Tapas Nayik

## References

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1. ^ a b Rasmi Binoy. "On location: Drama of theatre". The Hindu.
2. ^ "Nadan: A tribute to Malayalam theatre". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013.
3. ^ "Jayaram is finally a Nadan". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013.
4. ^ "Joy Mathew is a lyricist in Nadan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 November 2013.
5. ^ "Vayalar Film awards announced". Jerin T Sam. metromatinee.com. 7 May 2014. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
6. ^ "'Drishyam' Bags Kerala Film Critics Association Awards". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017.

## External links

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* Nadan at IMDb

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Films directed by Kamal

* Mizhineerppoovukal (1986)
* Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)
* Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1987)
* Orkkappurathu (1988)
* Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (1988)
* Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989)
* Pradeshika Varthakal (1989)
* Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran (1990)
* Thoovalsparsham (1990)
* Shubhayathra (1990)
* Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)
* Vishnulokam (1991)
* Ulladakkam (1991)
* Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo (1992)
* Aayushkalam (1992)
* Champakulam Thachan (1992)
* Ghazal (1993)
* Bhoomigeetham (1993)
* Mazhayethum Munpe (1995)
* Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
* Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996)
* Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
* Kaikudunna Nilavu (1998)
* Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998)
* Niram (1999)
* Madhuranombarakattu (2000)
* Meghamalhar (2001)
* Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2002) (Tamil)
* Nammal (2002)
* Gramophone (2003)
* Swapnakoodu (2003)
* Manjupoloru Penkutti (2004)
* Perumazhakkalam (2004)
* Zameer: The Fire Within (2005) (Hindi)
* Rappakal (2005)
* Pachakuthira (2006)
* Karutha Pakshikal (2006)
* Goal (2007)
* Minnaminnikoottam (2008)
* Aagathan (2010)
* Khaddama (2011)
* Swapna Sanchari (2011)
* Celluloid (2013)
* Nadan (2013)
* Utopiayile Rajavu (2015)
* Aami (2018)
* Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal (2019)
* Vivekanandan Viralanu (2024)

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