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'Padayaatra': Mammootty as Doctor Faces Sedition Claims
13 Sep
Summary
- Mammootty portrays a doctor in the period drama 'Padayaatra'.
- The film reunites Mammootty with director Adoor Gopalakrishnan after 30+ years.
- Mammootty's past collaborations with Adoor won him National Awards.
The trailer for the highly anticipated film 'Padayaatra,' directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and starring Mammootty, has been unveiled. This period drama features Mammootty in the role of a doctor whose life takes a dramatic turn when a suspected Maoist attack leads to a police investigation, with allegations escalating to sedition.
This film signifies a significant reunion, bringing Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan together after more than 30 years. Their previous collaborations, including 'Anantaram' (1987), 'Mathilukal' (1990), and 'Vidheyan' (1994), are considered milestones in Malayalam cinema. Mammootty's performances in 'Mathilukal' and 'Vidheyan' earned him National Film Awards.
Mammootty's performance as the doctor in 'Padayaatra' has already drawn praise from fans, with many anticipating it could lead to another National Award. The story, screenplay, and dialogues are credited to Adoor Gopalakrishnan and K. V. Mohan Kumar. The film is slated for a festival run before its general release.
