Inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Padayottam was the first Indian movie to be shot in 70mm format. Prince Udayan (Nazir) is the successor to the Kolathiri kingdom. He is betrayed by his cousin Devan (Madhu) which forces him to go into exile. Years later Udayan returns to Kolathiri to take his revenge.

• Navodaya Studio
• Prem Nazir
• Madhu
• Lakshmi
• Shankar
• Mammootty
• Mohanlal
• Poornima Bhagyaraj
• Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair