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19852h 12m6.8(8)

Padikkadavan

படிக்காதவன்

DramaAction
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1985-11-11
2h 12m
Tamil
Released
Sri Eswari Productions

About

Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.

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Stream Padikkadavan online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama and action movie originally produced in Tamil and released in 1985, it's earned a solid 6.8/10 from 8 viewers worldwide.

About Padikkadavan

Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him. Running 132 minutes.

Padikkadavan Cast and Characters

The cast features Sivaji Ganesan (as Rajasekhar), Rajinikanth (as Rajendran), Ambika (as Mary), Vijay Babu (as Ramachandran), and Jaishankar (as Chakkaravarthi). Their performances are a major reason Padikkadavan has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Padikkadavan

Padikkadavan flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Tamil storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Padikkadavan?

Padikkadavan runs for 132 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is Padikkadavan good? What's the rating?

Padikkadavan holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Padikkadavan?

The main cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ambika, and Vijay Babu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Padikkadavan available in Tamil?

Yes — Padikkadavan was originally produced in Tamil and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Padikkadavan released?

Padikkadavan was released in 1985.

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Where can I watch Padikkadavan for free?

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What is Padikkadavan about?

Padikkadavan is a Drama/Action Tamil-language film. Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.

When was Padikkadavan released?

Padikkadavan was released on November 11, 1985. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. The film was produced by Sri Eswari Productions.

Who stars in Padikkadavan?

Padikkadavan stars Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ambika and Vijay Babu. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Padikkadavan available in HD?

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