S. Nottani | |
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| Born | Shewakram Nottani |
| 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. [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]
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