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Satyan
Sathyan (born Cheruvilakathu Veetil Manuel Sathyanesan Nadar; 9 November 1912 – 15 June 1971) 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. Sathyan served as an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II. After the war he joined the Travancore state police as an inspector in late 1940s. During this time he got interested in acting and acted in amateur stage plays. He made his debut film in 1952 film Athmasakhi and rose to stardom with the critically acclaimed film Neelakuyil in 1954. He dominated the Malayalam film industry over two decades ( 1952 – 1971) along with his contemporary Prem Nazir. He is remembered for his performances in ''Anubhavangal Palichakal'' (1971 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelakuyil
''Neelakuyil'' ( en, The Blue Cuckoo; ml, നീലക്കുയിൽ) is a 1954 Malayalam film jointly directed by P. Bhaskaran and Ramu Kariat. It is a neo-realistic melodrama and was based on a story written by Uroob who co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues along with P. Bhaskaran. It stars Sathyan, Miss Kumari, Prema, P. Bhaskaran and Master Vipin. The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher. The film was written by acclaimed author Uroob and P. Bhaskaran, with encouragement from their friends. P. Bhaskaran wanted to make a film about social issues when he decided to make a film. His finished draft was greenlit immediately by T. K. Pareekutty. Since Satyan and Bhaskaran were close friends, he was asked to essay the role of Sridharan Nair. The film was a breakthrough for Sathyan, who went on to become a matinee idol in Kerala. It features an cinematography by A. Vincent and a musical score by K. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland, Thiruvananthapuram is a major information technology hub in Kerala and contributes 55% of the state's software exports as of 2016. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays who were feudatories of the Chera dynasty. In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most dominan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aathmasakhi
''Aathmasakhi'' () is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by G. R. Rao. The film marks the acting debut of Sathyan, who played the lead role along with B. S. Saroja. The film has musical score by Br Lakshmanan. The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title '' Priyasakhi'' and was released on 13 September 1952. Dialogues and lyrics were written by Kambadasan. Malayalam Cast ;Male cast * Sathyan * Veeran * M. N. Nambiar * K. P. Kottarakkara * T. S. Muthaiah * Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai ;Female cast * Ambalappuzha Meenakshi * B. S. Saroja * Miss Kumari * Pankajavalli * Kumari Thankam * C. R. Lakshmi * N. R. Thankam Tamil Cast Cast adapted from the song book ;Male cast * Sathyan as Ragu * Veeran as Zamindar * M. N. Nambiar Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar (7 March 1919 – 19 November 2008) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema, known mostly for his villain roles in an eight decade long career. He has also appeared in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakalkkinavu
''Pakalkkinavu'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by N. R. Vaidyanadhan. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Nilambur Balan. Cast *Sathyan as Babu * Sharada as Malathi * Nellikode Bhaskaran as Chandran * Adoor Bhasi as Krishnankutty * Vasanthi as Shari *Nilambur Balan * Rajakolila *Baby Sreelatha as Thankamani *Balan Pallippattu * Kaduvakulam Antony as Kittunni *Kunjava as Shankaran * Latha Raju as Ammini *M. S. Namboothiri as Kurup * Premji as Master * Krishnankutty Soundtrack The music was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs, and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam fea .... References External links * {{IMDb title, 0254650, Pakalkkinavu 1966 films 1960s Malayalam-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karakanakadal
''Karakanakadal'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent, Sankaradi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Plot Cast * Sathyan as Thoma *Madhu as Kariya *Jayabharathi as Mary *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Tharathi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Muthalali *Sankaradi as Peelipochan *Shobha as Ammini (Child Artist) *T. R. Omana as Akkachedathi *Adoor Bhavani as Thoma's Mother *Adoor Pankajam as Maria *Alummoodan as Kunjaammoo *C. A. Balan as Pulayan Mathai *Kedamangalam Ali as Kollan Narayanan *Meena as Kunjeli *Murali as Mathaikkutty *Paravoor Bharathan as Ickochan *Vincent as Joy Soundtrack The music is composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Penninte Katha
''Oru Penninte Katha'' (A Women's Story) is a Malayalam language film, released in 1971. It was written by E. Moses, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R Murthi. The film stars Sathyan and Sheela in lead roles along with K. P. Ummer, N. Govindan Kutty and Adoor Bhasi in supporting roles. The film has a musical score by G. Devarajan and cinematography was done by Melly Irani. The film revolves around Savitri ( Sheela), the daughter of a plantation worker and her revenge against Madhavan Thampi (Sathyan), who arrests her lover under false charges and rapes her. The film takes some plot elements from the Hollywood film '' The Visit'' (1964). Some subplots of the film is used in another 2012 Malayalam film, Mr. Marumakan. The film was released on 22 January 1971. Plot Savithri is the only daughter of Govindan , who is employed in the tea estates owned by Madhavan Thampi. One day Madhavan Thampi spots Savithri singing near the stream and is attracted towards he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vazhve Mayam
''Vazhve Mayam'' () is a 1970 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan plays the lead role. The film also has Sheela, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Khadeeja, N. Govindan Kutty, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, C. A. Balan, Kuttan Pillai and Philomina. Sankarady won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his performance in the film. It has had a long lasting impact on Malayalam cinema, and was screened as part of the Sathyan retrospective at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala held at Thiruvananthapuram. It was a Super Hit movie. Plot Sudhindharan Nair ( Sathyan) or Sudhi and Sarala (Sheela) are a newly married couple. Sudhi loves his wife a lot. But he is also possessive and highly suspicious of her, who is beautiful. One night he sees a man run out of his house when returning from work. He accuses Sarala of infidelity and this forces her to leave the house. He concludes that she had been s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veettu Mrugam
''Veettumrugam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. Sukumaran and G. Arjunan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sharada and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sathyan *Madhu * Sharada *Jayabharathi *Adoor Bhasi * P. J. Antony *Sankaradi *Shobha *T. R. Omana * Raghavan *Janardanan *Kaduvakulam Antony *Kamaladevi *Nellikode Bhaskaran *Radhamani Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs, and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam fea .... References External links * 1969 films 1960s Malayalam-language films Films directed by P. Venu {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhyogastha
''Udhyogastha'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. K. Devadas and P. S. Das. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. The film was scored by M. S. Baburaj. Plot Udhyogastha is about an honest and kind lady officer who sacrificed her life for the sake of her family. Cast *Prem Nazir as Gopi * Sathyan as Rajan *Madhu as Rajasekharan * Sharada as Vimala *Sukumari as Janakiyamma *Rajasree *Adoor Bhasi as Swami *Shobha *T. S. Muthaiah as Menon *K. P. Ummer as Hari *Kaduvakulam Antony as Sankunni *Lakshmi (Old) *Mala Shantha as Malathy *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Khader *Ravi Vamanapuram * Sreedharan *Vijayanirmala as Sujatha Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery Yusufali Kechery (Yūsaphali Kēccēri; യൂസഫലി കേച്ചേരി 16 May 1934 – 21 March 2015) was a poet, film lyricist, film producer and director from Kerala, India. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odayil Ninnu (film)
''Odayil Ninnu'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by P. Kesavadev based on his novel of the same name. The film deals with the life and struggles of a proud and hardworking rickshaw puller, Pappu. It stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Master Dasarath plays the young Pappu. Suresh Gopi made his acting debut with the film, who was then six years old. He appeared as the feudal lord's timid son, who also becomes the root cause for Pappu running away from home. The film was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim for its raw energy and Sathyan's performance in the lead role. It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. It was remade in Tamil as '' Babu'' (1971), in Telugu as ''Marapurani Manishi'' (1973) and in Hindi as '' Babu'' (1985). Plot Pappu is a relentless fighter for justice and equality from early childhood. He organises protest against his teac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakshi (film)
''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. Plot A college lecturer Sreenivasan ( Sathyan) is doing research on the unscientific and superstitious topic of the Yakshis. He is disfigured in an accident in his college lab. Everyone adored him begins to hate him and keep away from him for his looks. He meets a beautiful woman, Ragini ( Sharada). She is willing to accept him despite his disfigurement. Sreenivasan marries Ragini and they lead a happy life. After a while, Sreenivasan has doubts about the identity of his wife; he suspects that she is a Yakshi. He dreams that Ragini wants to murder him to gain immortality by drink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadalpalam
''Kadalpalam'' is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, written by K. T. Mohammed and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi in other prominent roles. The film features original songs composed by Devarajan, cinematography by Melli Irani. The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist K. T. Mohammed, which is an adaptation of the 1940 Hindi film '' Prem Nagar''. The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. Then after a while he regains his eyesight but pretends to be blind in order to test his children. The film was released on 25 July 1969. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. The film won 5 film awards in the inaugural Kerala State Film Awards for Best Dialogues (K. T. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
