Maad Dad
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| Directed by | Revathy S Varmha |
| Written by | Revathy S Varmha |
| Produced by | P. N. Venugopal |
| Starring | Lal Nazriya Nazim Meghana Raj Lalu Alex |
| Cinematography | Pradeep Nair |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
| Music by | Alex Paul |
Production company | P N V Associates |
| Distributed by | MKG Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Maad Dad is a 2013 Malayalam-language film, directed by Revathy S Varmha, starring Lal, Nazriya Nazim, Meghana Raj, and Lalu Alex. It marked Nazriya's debut film as a leading actress.[2][3]
Cast
- Lal as Palachottil Geevargees Kuriyakose Eesho
- Balu Varghese as Young Eesho
- Nazriya Nazim as Mariya
- Meghana Raj as Anuradha/Annamma, Eesho's wife and Mariya's mother
- Sreejith Vijay as Bonnie
- Lalu Alex as Soda Mathan, Bony's father
- Padmapriya as Dr. Rasiya
- Pooja Gandhi as Lisa
- Vijayaraghavan as Krishnan
- Balu R Nair as Ansari
- Janardanan as Mamachan
- Aishwarya as Sosamma, Bonnie's mother and Mathan's wife
- Kovai Sarala as Dawini D’Zosa
- Salim Kumar as Giridhar
- Shari as Sarala
- Lakshmi Priya as Omana
Production
Mohanlal was to play the title role first,[4] but he was replaced by Lal.[2] Also Shweta Menon was first signed for a role but had to opt out due to pregnancy. She was replaced by Padmapriya.[2] Archana Kavi, who was to play an important role, has been replaced by Nazriya Nazim.[2]
Critical reception
Malayala Manorama called it a good movie.[5] Other critics were negative about the film's qualities.[6][7]
References
- ^ G, Vijay. "'Maad Dad is a beautiful story of father and daughter'". Rediff. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Date clashes delay 'Maad Dad'". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "Maad Dad - tikkview.com| Find what you like". Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Mohanlal as Mad Dad!". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "Manorama Online | Home |". Archived from the original on 20 July 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ "Maad Dad Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Maad Dad by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "Maad Dad". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.