S. Nottani Explained

S. Nottani
Birth Name:	Shewakram Nottani
Death Date:	1949
Occupation:	Filmmaker, Businessman
Years Active:	1938–1949

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]

Filmography

Malayalam

• Balan (1938) (first Malayalam talkie)
• Gnanambika (1940)

Tamil

• Santhanadevan (1937)
• Satyavaani (1940)
• Bhaktha Gowri (1941)
• Sivalinga Satchi (1942)
• Inbavalli (1949)

External links

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Notes and References

1. News: The business of cinema. The Hindu. 2017-08-30. en.
2. News: Remembering Malayalam's first talkie. The New Indian Express. 2017-08-30.
3. News: History in retrospect. The Hindu. 2017-08-30. en.
4. Web site: Cast & crew details of Sathyavani.
5. Web site: Roja Muthiah Research Library. A repository for Tamil Studies.
6. Web site: Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Cast and Crew. gomolo.com. 2017-08-30.
7. News: Inbavalli (1949) . The Hindu . 30 November 2013 . 2013-11-30. Guy . Randor .