Madhavan's G.D.N. Biopic Now on Netflix!

The biographical drama G.D.N., featuring R Madhavan, made its streaming debut on Netflix on September 4, 2026. This film chronicles the extraordinary life of G.D. Naidu, an Indian inventor, agriculturist, and philanthropist often referred to as the "Edison of India." The movie traces his path from his birth in 1893 into a Telugu farming family in Coimbatore to his impactful contributions to India's technical history.

Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar and co-written by R. Madhavan, the film was initially released in theaters on August 7, 2026. It highlights Naidu's innovative spirit and his creation of devices that greatly benefited common people. R Madhavan portrays G.D. Naidu, showcasing his evolution as a self-taught engineer and entrepreneur during the British Raj.

The narrative also features Priyamani as Naidu's first wife, Chellammal, and Dushara Vijayan as his second wife, Ranganayaki. The film opens and closes with a discussion about Naidu's legacy, echoing a similar narrative structure to Madhavan's previous film, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. Despite depicting major life events, the film aims to familiarize audiences with the genius behind the inventor.