Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is a 2022 Indian biographical drama film written, produced, and directed by R. Madhavan in his directorial debut. The film is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, played by Madhavan, a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation who was accused in an espionage case and later exonerated.
The story spans across Narayanan’s days as a graduate student at Princeton University, before exploring his work as a scientist and the false espionage charges placed upon him. Simran played the main female lead.
Directed by – R. Madhavan
Written by – R. Madhavan
Produced by – Sarita Madhavan, R. Madhavan, Varghese Moolan & Vijay V. Moolan
Starring – R. Madhavan, Simran
Cinematography – Sirsha Ray
Edited by – Bijith Bala
Music by – Songs: Sam C. S., Billy Dawson, Nate Cornell, Diwakar Subramaniam Background Score: Sam C. S.
Production – Tricolour Films, Varghese Moolan Pictures & 27th Entertainment
Distributed by – UFO Moviez, Red Giant Movies, Yash Raj Films & Phars Film Co. LLC
Release dates – 19 May 2022 (Cannes) 1 July 2022 (India)
Running time – 157 minutes
Country – India
Languages – Tamil
