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Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

2022 · Movie · 154 min
A

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87/100

Averaged across 5 ratings · 89.1K votes

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This biographical drama tells the true story of Nambi Narayanan, a brilliant Indian aerospace engineer who made significant contributions to the nation's space program. At the peak of his career, he is falsely accused of espionage and treason. The film follows his grueling fight to clear his name, depicting his unwavering dedication to science and his long battle for justice against a formidable system.

Details

Released
1 July 2022
Country
Georgia, India
Language
Tamil
Runtime
154 min
Budget
$7.9M
Box office
$3.9M
Awards
5 wins, 9 nominations

This title elsewhere

R. Madhavan

R. Madhavan

Nambi Narayanan

Simran

Simran

Meena

Misha Ghoshal

Misha Ghoshal

Geeta Narayanan

Jagan

Jagan

Scientist

Dinesh Prabhakar

Dinesh Prabhakar

L. D. Gopal

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

Col. Cleaver

Vincent Riotta

Vincent Riotta

Luigi Crocco

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs Cleaver

Awards & nominations

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5 wins from 14 nominations across 5 ceremonies

Filmfare Awards South 2024 Best Actress in a Supporting Role Tamil Simran Nominee
Filmfare Awards South 2024 Best Actor (Critics) R.Madhavan Winner
Filmfare Awards 2023 Best Supporting Actress Simran Nominee
Filmfare Awards 2023 Best Debut Director R. Madhavan Nominee
Filmfare Awards 2023 Best Special Effects Assemblage Entertainment PVT. Nominee
Filmfare Awards 2023 Best Actor (Critics) R. Madhavan Nominee
Filmfare Awards 2023 Best Film (Critics) R. Madhavan Nominee
IIFA Awards 2023 Best Male Playback Singer Aditya Rao Nominee
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