R Madhavan is set to portray Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, an influential industrialist known as the 'Edison of India', in an upcoming biopic. This film aims to capture the remarkable journey and legacy of Naidu, who is recognized for his significant contributions to innovation in India. The film's tagline, 'Feared by the British... Forgotten by his countrymen,' hints at the emotional and historical depth it will explore, shedding light on Naidu's impact on the nation and his struggles against colonial rule. Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, the biopic is produced by Varghese Moolan Pictures in association with Tricolour Films. Scheduled for release on July 17, the film will be a multilingual project, available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. This role marks Madhavan's second consecutive intense transformation, following his performance in the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', where he portrayed a character inspired by India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. The film promises to be a significant addition to Indian cinema, celebrating the legacy of a forgotten innovator.