Sathyan was an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Known for his own style and versatility in acting, Satyan was one of the pioneers of realistic acting in Indian film industry. He is respectfully called Sathyan Master. He was also a soldier in the British Indian Army and later a police officer with the Travancore State Police.
Ramu Kariat was an Indian film director for almost three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s, who directed many acclaimed films in the Malayalam cinema. His noted films include Neelakkuyil (1954), Minnaminungu (1957), Mudiyanaya Puthran (1961), Moodupadam (1963) and the National Award winning Chemmeen (1965).
Vidhi Thanna Vilakku is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by Guruvayoorappan Pictures. The film stars Sathyan, Ragini, Sukumari and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai.
Aadyakiranangal is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Ambika and K. R. Vijaya, with a musical score by K. Raghavan. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. It was based on a novel by K. E. Mathai.
Shyamala Chechi is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by R. Chella Durai and V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Ambika, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film has a musical score by K. Raghavan.
Ammu is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by N. N. Pisharady and produced by M. Kesavan. The film stars Ambika in the eponymous role along with Sathyan, Madhu, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in pivotal roles. It marked actress Sujatha Menon’s debut film as an actress in the industry.
Tharavattamma is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by N. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Sukumari and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj.
Khadeeja is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Kalaratnam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj.
Ashwamedham is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and written by Thoppil Bhasi. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela and Prem Nazir in lead roles along with Madhu and Sukumari in supporting roles. The film revolves around Sarojam (Sheela), who contracts leprosy. A sequel, Sarasayya, was released in 1971.
N.G.O is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by K. R. Shanmugham. The film stars Sathyan, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film's musical score was by B. A. Chidambaranath.
Moonnupookkal is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Madhu and Sheela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Pukazhenthi.
Yakshi is a 1968 Malayalam-language psychological thriller film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindan Kutty, Bahadoor, Ushakumari, Sukumari, Rajakokila and Radhika. It is considered by historians to be the first psychological thriller in Malayalam cinema.
Ariyaatha Veethikal is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by John Paul. It stars Madhu, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Ramachandran and Rahman. The soundtrack of the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Chenda is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by A. Vincent. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Sukumari, Sudheer and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It was released on 27 April 1973.
Aparaadhini is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Ambika and Padmini. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan.
Lakshaprabhu is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by Raveendranathan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj.
Kaliyalla Kalyanam is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. P. Madhavan Nair. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Arayannam is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Sukumari, Sathar, Sukumaran and Jagannatha Varma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Pukazhenthi.
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Parappurath. The film stars K. R. Vijaya, Sathyan and Madhu. Based on Parappurath's novel of the same name, it recounts the quest for happiness by a nurse with the best of intentions, but who is disillusioned. The film was made as a reply to the biblical homily, ‘seek and ye shall find’. Anweshichu Kandethiyilla won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.
Thacholi Othenan is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed by S. S. Rajan and starring Sathyan in the title role. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for the year 1964.
