Nadikar, starring Tovino Thomas, is reported to stream on Netflix on December 26 in multiple languages.
The story follows David Padikkal, an egotistical superstar navigating the challenges of fading stardom
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The Malayalam film Nadikar, featuring Tovino Thomas and directed by Lal Jr., made its theatrical debut on May 3, 2024. Despite securing its OTT rights with Netflix for a substantial amount, the movie's streaming was postponed indefinitely, sparking disappointment among fans. According to reports, the delay arose due to disagreements between the makers and Netflix over renegotiating the streaming rights price, likely influenced by the film's lacklustre box office performance and mixed reviews.
As per recent report, Nadikar is scheduled to stream on Netflix starting December 26, 2024. The film will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
The trailer of Nadikar showcases the journey of David Padikkal, an egotistical film star played by Tovino Thomas. The character grapples with diminishing stardom and unresolved personal issues, eventually embarking on a transformative journey to rediscover himself and refine his craft. The narrative, penned by Suvin S. Somasekharan, weaves comedy with an emotional undertone, reflecting the struggles of fame and redemption.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Bhavana as Ann Bava, David's ex-girlfriend, and Soubin Shahir as Bala, an acting coach. Other prominent names include Suresh Krishna, Divya Pillai, Balu Varghese, Anoop Menon, and Shine Tom Chacko. The soundtrack and score were composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair, with cinematography by Alby and editing by Ratheesh Raj. Nadikar was jointly produced by Godspeed Cinema and Mythri Movie Makers.
Despite a lukewarm box office response, Nadikar earned mixed reviews for its storyline and performances. It has an average IMDb rating of 5.4 / 10. While it wasn't a commercial hit, the OTT release is expected to give the movie a fresh audience.
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