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S. Nottani
Born	Shewakram Nottani Bombay
Died	1949
Occupation(s)	Filmmaker, Businessman
Years active	1938–1949

S. Nottani was an Indian filmmaker. He created the first Malayalam "talkie Balan (film) in 1938. 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), Bhaktha Gowri(1941), Sivalinga Satchi (1942) and Inbavalli(1949).

Filmography

Malayalam

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

Tamil

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

References

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

External links

• S. Nottani at IMDb
• S Nottani

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