S. Nottani was an Indian filmmaker. He created the first Malayalam "talkie Balan (film) in 1938.[1][2][3] He also directed a Malayalam movie, Gnanambika in (1940). His most contributions were mainly focused in the Tamil film industry. He directed Santhanadevan (1937), Satyavaani (1940),[4] Bhaktha Gowri(1941),[5] Sivalinga Satchi (1942)[6] and Inbavalli(1949).[7]
S. Nottani | |
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| Born | Shewakram Nottani |
| Died | 1949 |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Businessman |
| Years active | 1938–1949 |
Filmography
editMalayalam
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- Gnanambika (1940)
Tamil
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- Santhanadevan (1937)
- Satyavaani (1940)
- Bhaktha Gowri (1941)
- Sivalinga Satchi (1942)
- Inbavalli (1949)
References
edit- ^ "The business of cinema". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Remembering Malayalam's first talkie". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "History in retrospect". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Cast & crew details of Sathyavani".
- ^ "Roja Muthiah Research Library. A repository for Tamil Studies".
- ^ "Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Cast and Crew". gomolo.com. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ Guy, Randor (30 November 2013). "Inbavalli (1949)". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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