aadu

Aadu is a term with multiple uses in Indian languages and culture, most prominently in Malayalam. In Malayalam, aadu means goat and is the standard noun for the animal in everyday speech, literature, and rural life. The word also appears as a given name or nickname in various communities, particularly among Malayalam speakers.

In popular culture, Aadu is the title of a Malayalam-language comedy film released in 2015. The film’s popularity led to a sequel, titled Aadu 2, which continued the same narrative lineage and ensemble cast. The Aadu film series is a notable example of contemporary Malayalam cinema and is recognized for its humorous tone and ensemble dynamics.

Beyond these uses, the string aadu can appear in transliteration or within other proper names and place names in Indian linguistic contexts, though its primary associations remain the Malayalam word for goat and its use as a film title.