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S. Nottani
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 Santhana Thevan (1937), Sathyavaani (1939), Bhaktha Gowri(1941), Sivalinga Satchi (1942) and Inbavalli(1949). Filmography Malayalam *'' Balan'' (1938) (first Malayalam talkie) *''Gnanambika'' (1940) Tamil *'' Santhana Thevan'' (1937) *''Sathyavaani'' (1939) *''Bhaktha Gowri'' (1941) *''Sivalinga Satchi'' (1942) *''Inbavalli ''Inbavalli'' is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. Nottani, starring T. R. Mahalingam and B. S. Saroja. Plot It is a love story between a princess and the minister's son. Both of them grew up together and eventually fall in lo ...'' (1949) References External links * Film directors from Mumbai Malayalam film directors Tamil-language film directors 20th-century Indian film directors 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a "Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, and Puducherry ( Mahé), and is also the primary spoken language of Lakshadweep, and is spoken by 34 million people in India. Malayalam is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states; with significant number of speakers in the Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari, district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali Diaspora worldwide, especially in the Persian Gulf countries, due to large populations of Malayali expatriates there. There are significant population in each cities in India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune etc. The origin of Malayalam remains a matter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balan (film)
''Balan'' is a lost 1938 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner of Modern Theatres, directed by S. Nottani and written by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. It is notable for being the first sound film in the Malayalam language, and the third feature film in Malayalam cinema after ''Vigathakumaran'' and ''Marthanda Varma.'' Based on the short story ''Vidhiyum Mrs. Nayarum'' by A. Sundaram. The film is a melodrama about the struggle of two orphaned children. The film stars K. K. Aroor in the title role and M. K. Kamalam as the female lead, with Master Madanagopal, M. V. Shanku, K. Gopinath, Alleppey Vincent and A. C. N. Nambiar, C. O. N. Nambiar in supporting roles. The film was produced by T. R. Sundaram, a Salem, Tamil Nadu, Salem based producer under the banner of Modern Theatres. German cinematographer Gus Walker, Bado Gushwalker handled the camera while Varghese and K. D. George, K.D. George did the editing. The film's music was composed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gnanambika
''Gnanambika'' is a 1940 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. Nottani and produced by Annamala Chettiyar. The film stars K. K. Aroor, Alleppey Vincent and Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar in lead roles. The film had musical score by T. K. Jayarama Iyer. Cast * K. K. Aroor * Alleppey Vincent * Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar * Mavelikkara Ponnamma Mavelikkara Ponnamma (died 6 September 1995) was an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She was one of the prominent supporting actress in late 1970s and 1990s in Malayalam movies. She is noted for her performance in ''Ulladakkam'' (1991), ''Aa ... * Nanukkuttan * C. K. Rajam * M. P. Sanku * Seethalakshmi * Mathappan References External links * 1940 films 1940s Malayalam-language films Indian black-and-white films Films directed by S. Nottani {{1940s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivalinga Satchi
''Sivalinga Satchi'' is a 1942 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. Nottani. The film was produced by Modern Theatres. Cast * Ganesha Bhagavathar * Kali N. Rathnam * T. S. Durairaj * C. T. Rajakantham * P. A. Periyanayaki P. A. Periyanayaki (14 April 1927 – 1990) was an Indian playback singer and actress who worked mainly in Tamil-language films. She also performed stage concerts as a Carnatic singer. Early life She hails from Thiruvadhigai near Panruti. ... See Also List of Modern Theatres films References External links S Nottaniசிவலிங்க சாட்சி (1942) பட விளக்கம் 1940s Tamil-language films Indian black-and-white films 1942 films Films directed by S. Nottani {{1940s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inbavalli
''Inbavalli'' is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. Nottani, starring T. R. Mahalingam and B. S. Saroja. Plot It is a love story between a princess and the minister's son. Both of them grew up together and eventually fall in love with each other. However, the reigning queen has an idea of marrying her daughter to a prince. Learning this, the lovers elope together during a night. A massive hunt for them begins. There is a wily magician who is also interested in the princess. He finds the minister's son and captures him by his tricks. But an old lady saves the minister's son. She transforms him into a parrot. The parrot flies away and escapes. The palace dancer take refuge of the parrot. After many twists and turns finally the lovers are united. Cast ;Male cast * T. R. Mahalingam as Minister's son * N. S. Krishnan * M. R. Swaminathan as Wizard * E. R. Sahadevan * P. Sundara Rao * T. V. Sethuraman * Baboon Shankara Iyer * M. Lakshmanan * C. V. Velappa * A. V. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhanadevan
''Santhanadevan'' is a 1939 Indian, Tamil language film directed by S. Nottani. The film featured G. M. Basheer and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles. Cast *G. M. Basheer *P. Bhanumathi *M. R. Radha *P. S. Gnanam * Jeevarathnam *Laxminarayan *Devanath *Devaraj *Udaiyar Production The film was produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner Modern Theatres and was directed by S. Nottani. D. B. S. Mani wrote the screenplay and dialogues. Soundtrack Music was composed by G. Rajagopal Naidu and the lyrics were penned by D. B. Velauthasamy. Singers are P. Bhanumathi and U. R. Jeevarathinam Unjalur Ramayamma Jeevaratnam was an Indian actress, singer, producer and playback singer. Most of her works are in Telugu and Tamil languages. Early life Born in Unjalur, Erode, Madras Presidency in British India to Subramaniam and Kunjammaal .... ;Song - Singer #''Maarudhale Yaavum'' - P. Bhanumathi #''Adhi Param Porule'' - U. R. Jeevarathinam #''Kaariyamadhile'' - U. R. Jeevarathinam #''Veesu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Directors From Mumbai
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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