Sathyan (born Cheruvilakathu Veetil Manuel Sathyanesan Nadar; 9 November 1912 – 15 June 1971) was an Indian actor known for his work in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

. Known for his own style and versatility in acting, Satyan was one of the pioneers of realistic acting in

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. He is respectfully called Sathyan Master. He was also a soldier in the

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and later a police officer with the Travancore State Police. Sathyan served as an officer in the

during

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. 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 ''Athmasakhi'' (ml; ആത്മസഖി) is an Indian soap opera which launched by Mazhavil Manorama channel on 11 July 2016. The show stars Malayalam actress Avanthika Mohan and Rayjan Rajan in the lead roles. It took the slot of 7:00 PM ...

and rose to stardom with the critically acclaimed film

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 ...

in 1954. He dominated the Malayalam film industry over two decades ( 1952 – 1971) along with his contemporary

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. He is remembered for his performances in ''Anubhavangal Palichakal'' (1971), ''

Karinizhal ''Karinizhal'' (Darkness) is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. D. Thottan and produced by Kovai Ramaswamy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Ca ...

'' (1971), ''

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 Bh ...

'' (1969), ''Yakshi'' (1968), ''Odayilninnu'' (1965), ''

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 Udhyogasth ...

'' (1967), ''

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 * ...

'' (1969), ''Vazhvemayam'' (1970), ''Oru Penninte Kadha'' (1971), ''

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 sa ...

'' (1971), ''Pakalkinavu'' (1966), ''Ningalenne Communist Akki'' (1970), ''Kayamkulam Kochunni'' (1966), ''

Sarasayya ''Sarasayya'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by P. V. Sathyam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. It is a sequel to the Malayalam film '' Ashwamedham'' (1967), and an adap ...

'' (1971), ''Rowdy'' (1966), '' Mooladhanam'' (1969),''

Chemmeen ''Chemmeen'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It was adapted into a screenplay by S. L. Puram Sadanandan, directed by Ramu Kariat, and produced by Babu Isma ...

'' (1965), ''

Ammayenna Sthree ''Ammayenna Sthree'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, K. R. Vijaya and Ragini. The film has musical score by A. M. Rajah. Plot Hari (Prem Nazir) and Ravi (K. P. ...

'' (1970), ''Kuttavali'' (1970), ''Crossbelt'' (1970), ''

Adimakal ''Adimakal'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. It ...

'' (1969), ''

Thacholi Othenan Vadakkan Pattukal (literally, ''the songs of the north'') are a collection of Malayalam ballads from the medieval period. The songs present stories of heroes such as Aromal Chekavar and Thacholi Othenan, and heroines like Unniyarcha. The storie ...

'' (1964), ''

Aadyakiranangal ''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 Featu ...

'' (1964) and ''

Mudiyanaya Puthran ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Ramu Kariat. It stars Sathyan, Ambika Sukumaran, Kottayam Chellappan, P. J. Antony, J. A. R. Anand, Miss Kumari, Adoor Bhavani, Kedamangalam Ali, P. A. Thomas, ...

'' (1961). Sathyan won the Best Actor Award at the inaugural Kerala State Film Award ceremony for his double role in ''

''. He won the

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again in 1971 for his film ''

''.

Personal life

Sathyan was born in a Christian ( C.S.I.) Nadar family at Aramada, Thrikkannapuram, Thiruvananthapuram on 9 November 1912 as the first child of Cheruvilakathu Veettil Manuel and Emily. He has four siblings named Chellayya, Neshan, Devadas, and Jacob. Sathyan passed the ''Vidwan'' exam, equivalent to

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before joining St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Trivandrum as a teacher. After some time, he got job as a clerk in the Kerala Secretariat and worked there for about a year. He joined the army in 1941 and got posted as a

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of the

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. He served the

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(now

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) and

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(now

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) during the

period. After finishing his term in the army, he returned home and joined the then Travancore State Police as a

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. During the

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in 1946, Sathyan was the inspector at

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North Police Station. Sathyan was married to Jessy until his death in 1971. They have three sons: Prakash, Satheesh and Jeevan.

Entry to films

Sathyan's entry into the field of acting started during his tenure as the police officer. At that time he acted in several amateur plays and that experience made him more interested in acting. His entry to film industry was accidental. He got introduced to a film musician

Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar (Born 9 February 1901 Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha district– 1985) was a Malayalam theatre actor, singer, and author. He is known for his contributions to Malayalam '' sangeetha natakam'' (musical operas). Along w ...

during his tenure as Inspector in

North Police Station. The musician introduced Sathyan to various film personalities and one producer promised to cast him in a film; however, Sathyan did not get any calls from the producer. Sathyan came to know about a film that Kaumudi Chief Editor and his neighbour K. Balakrishnan were planning. He met Balakrishnan and the latter was impressed by Sathyan. Balakrishnan cast him as the protagonist in the film written and produced by him, titled ''Thyagaseema''. The then Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mary Arputham, objected to Sathyan acting in the film. Sathyan resigned from his job to act in this film and shortened his name to Sathyan from Sathyaneshan. However, the film was dropped. ''Thyagaseema'' was also incidentally the first film for

. In 1952

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established Neela Productions. He happened to see the rushes of ''Thyagaseema'' and was impressed by Sathyan's performance. Subramaniam invited Sathyan to act as hero in his first film ''Athmasakhi'' (1952) which was Sathyan's first release.

Film career

Rise to stardom

In 1952, Sathyan's first film got released. The film was titled ''

'' and it earned him recognition in the industry. Sathyan rose to fame with the legendary ''

Neelakkuyil ''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 s ...

'' (1954). The film was also a milestone in Malayalam film history. It was the first film to have an authentic Malayalam story. The film was written by renowned literary figure

Uroob Parutholli Chalappurathu Kuttikrishnan, popularly known by his pen name Uroob ( ml, ഉറൂബ്; 1915 – 1979) was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. Along with Basheer, Thakazhi, Kesavadev, and Pottekkatt, Uroob was counted a ...

and directed by Ramu Karyat- P. Bhaskaran duo. The songs in the film written by P. Bhaskaran and set to tunes by K. Raghavan were superhits. The film became the first Malayalam film to win national recognition when it was awarded the ''Rajat Kamal'' (

Silver Lotus Award The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate ...

). The film's success at the box office raised Sathyan and his co-star Miss Kumari to stardom.

Peak time

Sathyan's career was influenced by great directors like K. S. Sethumadhavan,

P. Venu P. Venu (8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011), was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist with over 20 films to his name.His directorial venture Udhyogastha in 1967 was the first-ever multi-star cast film of the south Indi ...

, A. Vincent and Ramu Karyat. Sathyan's roles in various films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan like ''Pappu'' in ''

Odayil Ninnu ''Odayil Ninnu'' () is a Malayalam novel written by Indian author P. Kesavadev in 1942. The protagonist of the novel is a rickshaw-puller named Pappu. The novel is one of the best-known works of Kesavadev. Dev was in the forefront among the writ ...

'', ''Jayarajan'' in ''Daham'', ''Prof. Sreeni'' in ''

Yakshi ''Yakshinis'' or ''yakshis'' (यक्षिणी sa, yakṣiṇī or ''yakṣī''; pi, yakkhiṇī or ''yakkhī'') are a class of female nature spirits in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religious mythologies that are different from devas and ...

'' (first psychological thriller in Malayalam) and the pratogonist in ''

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, ...

'' were well appreciated. Sathyan's other major performances include those in ''

'', ''

Snehaseema ''Snehaseema'' is a 1954 Malayalam film, directed by S. S. Rajan and written by Ponkunnam Varkey based on his own novel of the same name, which is a retelling of L. A. Tennyson's ''Enoch Arden'' in the context of Kerala culture. The lead roles w ...

'', ''

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu ''Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu'' ( ml, നായരു പിടിച്ച പുലിവാല്) is a 1958 Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Uroob based on his own story "Business". Ragini and Sathyan play the lead roles, ...

'', ''

'', '' Bharya'', ''

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'', ''Kayamkulam Kochunni'', ''

'' and ''

''. His famous title character 'Othenan' in the film ''

'' became highly popular among the masses. His role in ''

'', the poignant love story set against the background of the coast of

did not win him the best actor award for the year, but is one of the most popular roles of his career. He acted in over 150

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films and two

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. Sathyan won the first

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for Best Actor in 1969 for the double role in

Final films

Vazhve Mayam,

Anubhavangal Paalichakal ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Na ...

which won high critical acclaim were among his final films. Other releases were ''Bhikara Nimishankal'', ''Aranazhikaneram'' and ''

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 ...

'' (as Madhavan Thambi). Sathyan died before completing the movie 'Anubhavangal Paalichakal.' It is said that the expressions of Sathyan in the song 'Pravaachankanmare' in that movie is real because of the pain he suffered in real life. It is also said that, the final scenes of Sathyan in the movie are made with a dupe and the crying scene of

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in the climax is real because of the departure of Sathyan in real life. He was posthumously awarded the

for Best Actor in 1971 for his performance in ''Karakanakadal''.

Mammootty Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (; born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He has also appeared in Tamil l ...

and

Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi (born 26 June 1958) is an Indian actor, politician, playback singer and television presenter. He works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and has also appeared in some Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bollywood films. Suresh made his acti ...

debuted in film as child artists in Sathyan's movies. Mammootty in Anubhavangal Paalichakal and Suresh Gopi in Odayil Ninnu.

Death

Sathyan died of

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after fighting it for a year and four months on 15 June 1971 at Madras. He was aged 58 at the time of his death. His body was taken back to his native place Thiruvananthapuram, and was buried with full state honours. Thousands attended his funeral. His wife outlived him for 16 years, dying in 1987. His eldest son Prakash Sathyan died on

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day in 2014.

Accolades and legacy

Sathyan was a prominent actor to be considered as a superstar in Malayalam film industry after

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (16 October 191611 March 1997) was an Indian poet, playwright, script writer, lyricist, orator, film director and actor, though he is best known as an actor in Malayalam cinema. He is the recipient of Padma Shri from t ...

. During the late 1950s and the whole of the 1960s, he and

formed a bipolar industry with a considerable number of films starring at least one of them. He won the inaugural Kerala State Film Award for best actor in 1969 & again posthumously in 1971. There is a Sathyan Memorial Art Gallery in

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Awards and recognition

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: *1969: Best Actor – ''

'' (First State Award receiver) *1971: Best Actor – '' Karakanakkadal'' Film Film Awards: *1969: Adimakal

Popular roles

Below are a few of the most popular & critically praised characters played by Sathyan: *

(1954) – Sreedharan Nair *

(1964) – Othenan *

(1965) – Pappu *

(1965) – Palani *

(1968) – Sreeni *

(1969) – Double Role * Mooladhanam (1969) – multistarrer with Nazeer *

(1970) – Sudhi *

(1970) – Colonel *

(1971) – Chellappan *

(1971) – posthumous state award winner

Memorials

Awards established in his name

'' Sathyan National Film Award (Sathyan Foundation) '': An award instituted by the "Sathyan Foundation" a charitable organization formed with the basic objective of perpetuating the memory of veteran actor Sathyan by his children and grand child. The "Sathyan National Film Award" is presented annually to an eminent personality of Indian cinema. Memento, certificate and 25000rs/- are given as award for the awardees. *Winners: Murali, Thilakan, P. Bhaskaran, Balachandra Menon, Kalabhavan Mani, Sheela, Nedumudi Venu, Dileep, K. S. Chithra, K.J Yesudas, Kalabhavan Mani, Madhu, Sharada, Suresh Gopi,M. Jayachandran, Sreekumaran Thampi, Jerry Amaldev. ''Sathyan Award'': An award instituted by the Kerala Cultural Forum. The award carries a sum of Rs. 10000 and a plaque. *Winner: Innocent (2007) ''Sathyan Memorial Film Award'': An award instituted by the Sathyan Memorial Arts and Sports Club. The award is given in various fields including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Anti-Hero, Best Comedian, Best Newcomer and Best Singers (male and female), taking the last year's performances into consideration.

Filmography

Malayalam

Thenaruvi ''Thenaruvi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi, G. K. Pillai and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Naz ...

(1973) – Posthumous film *Lakshyam (1972) * Akkarapacha (1972) * Agnimrugam (1971) -guest role *

Kuttyedathi ''Kuttyedathi'' ( ml, കുട്ട്യേടത്തി, en, Kutty, the Elder Sister) is a 1971 Malayalam language film, directed by P. N. Menon and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It was widely regarded as one of the best South Indian f ...

(1971) .... Appunni *

Thettu ''Thettu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by C. C. Baby. The film stars Sathyan and Sheela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sathyan as Johnny *Sheela as Baby ...

(1971).... Johny *

(1971).... Dr. Thomas *

(1971).... Chellappan * Panchavankaadu (1971)...Ananda Kurup * Moonnupookkal (1971) *

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(1971).... Surendran * CID in Jungle (1971) * Karakaanaakkadal (1971) * Oru Penninte Kadha (1971) *

(1971) * Vimochanasamaram (1971) * Kalithozhi (1971) * Kurukshethram (1970) *Sthree (1970) * Aranaazhikaneram (1970).... Mathukkutty * Nishaagandhi (1970) *

(1970) *

Dathuputhran ''Dathuputhran'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ponnachan * ...

(1970)...Kunjachan * Bheekara Nimishangal (1970)..... Mancheri Raghavan *

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(1970).... Rajasekharan Nair * Othenante Makan (1970)... Othenan Kurup * Ningalenne Communistaakki (1970)...Paramu Pilla *

Thriveni ''Thriveni'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by C. V. Sridhar via Chitralaya, the company's only film in the language. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sharada, Savita G. Thampi and Kaviyoo ...

(1970) * Kalpana (1970) * Kuttavaali (1970) .... Kedi Krishnan * Thaara (1970).... Balakrishna Pilla * Nilakkaatha Chalanangal (1970) *

(1970) .... Sudhindharan Nair * Vivaahitha (1970).... Ashok *''

'' (1969) * Sandhya (1969) * Kadalppaalam (1969)...Narayana Kaimal, Raghu (double role) * Urangatha Sundari (1969) .... Vikraman Kartha *

(1969) .... Appukuttan *

Velliyaazhcha ''Velliyazhcha'' is a 1969 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, Vellikizhamai (Friday) story written in Tamil by Swathi and translated in Malayalam by S. L. Puram Sadandan, directed by M. M. Nesan and Swathi Ranga Chary an ...

(1969).... Ravi * Mooladhanam (1969).... Ravi * Chattambikkavala (1969) *

Koottukudumbam ''Koottukudumbam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. It was released on 28 November 1969. Plot Cast * Prem Nazir as Radhakrishna Kurup * ...

(1969) *

Kaattukurangu ''Kattukurangu'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by K. Surendran. The film stars Sathyan (actor), Sathyan, Sharada (actress), Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It was released on 6 F ...

(1969) * Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969) * Kuruthikkalam (1969) * Aparaadhini (1968) * Manaswini (1968) * Agnipareeksha (1968) .... Dr.Mohan *

(1968)...Sreenivasan *

Velutha Kathreena ''Velutha Kathreena'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by P. Balthasar, based on the famous novel of the same name, written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi ...

(1968) .... Chellappan * Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (1968) * Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968) * Pengal (1968) * Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi (1968) * Midumidukki (1968) * Kaarthika (1968).... Kunju * Sahadharmini (1967) *

Thalirukal ''Thalirukal'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. S. Mani. The film stars Sathyan, Paul Vengola, C. R. Lakshmi and Chandni in lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Sathyan *Paul Vengola *C. R. Lakshmi *Chan ...

(1967) * Khadeeja (1967) * Mainatharuvi Kolakkes (1967) * N. G. O. (1967) * Swapnabhoomi (1967) * Kaavaalam Chundan (1967) * Sheelaavathi (1967) * Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (1967) *

(1967) *

Postman A mail carrier, mailman, mailwoman, postal carrier, postman, postwoman, or letter carrier (in American English), sometimes colloquially known as a postie (in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom), is an employee of a post ...

(1967) *

Ollathumathi ''Ollathumathi'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, produced by M. P. Chandrasekhara Pillai, starring Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Madhu and Sheela. The film has a musical score by L. P. R. Varma. Cast * Prem ...

(1967) * Chekuthaante Kotta (1967) * Naadan Pennu (1967) *

Ashwamedham ''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 Madh ...

(1967)..... Thomas * Kudumbam (1967) * Pavappettaval (1967) .... Gopi *

Arakkillam ''Arakkillam'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by N. Sankaran Nair. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Miss Kumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sathyan ...

(1967) *Rowdy (1966) * Anarkali (1966)..... Akbar *Thilothama (1966) * Tharavaattamma (1966).... Gopi *

Station Master The station master (or stationmaster) is the person in charge of a railway station, particularly in the United Kingdom and many other countries outside North America. In the United Kingdom, where the term originated, it is now largely historical ...

(1966) * Kallippennu (1966) *

Kayamkulam Kochunni Kayamkulam Kochunni (born 1818) was a heroic outlaw from Kayamkulam, who lived during the late 19th century. He was active in the Travancore area in the present-day Kerala, India. He is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor. L ...

(1966)...Kochunni * Pakalkkinaavu (1966) *Jail (1966) * Koottukaar (1966) * Thommante Makkal (1965) *

(1965) .... Palani * Shakunthala (1965) *

Daaham ''Daaham'' (Thirst) is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. P. Anand, P. Rangaraj and V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film had mu ...

(1965) .... Jayaraj * Kadathukaaran (1965)...Ramu * Inapraavukal (1965) * Shyaamala Chechi (1965) *

Devatha ''Devata'' (pl: ''devatas'', meaning 'the gods') (Devanagari: देवता; Khmer: ទេវតា (''tevoda''); Thai: เทวดา (''tevada''); Javanese, Balinese, Sundanese, Malay: ''dewata''; Batak languages: ''debata'' (Toba) ...

(1965) *

(1965) .... Pappu * Chettathi (1965) .... Premachandran * Kaattuthulasi (1965) * Ammu (1965) *

(1964).... Kunjukutty * Aayisha (1964) *

Omanakkuttan ''Omanakkuttan'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by P.K. Kaimal. The film stars Sathyan, Sukumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by G. Devara ...

(1964) * Manavaatti (1964) *

Anna Anna may refer to: People Surname and given name * Anna (name) Mononym * Anna the Prophetess, in the Gospel of Luke * Anna (wife of Artabasdos) (fl. 715–773) * Anna (daughter of Boris I) (9th–10th century) * Anna (Anisia) (fl. 1218 to 12 ...

(Old) (1964) *

(1964)...Thacholi Othenan * Kalanjukittiya Thankam (1964).... Sugathan * Pazhassiraaja (1964) * Check Post (1974) * Aashaachakram (1973) *

Rebecca Rebecca, ; Syriac: , ) from the Hebrew (lit., 'connection'), from Semitic root , 'to tie, couple or join', 'to secure', or 'to snare') () appears in the Hebrew Bible as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical ...

(1963) * Nithyakanyaka (1963) *

Doctor Doctor or The Doctor may refer to: Personal titles * Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree * A medical practitioner, including: ** Physician ** Surgeon ** Dentist ** Veterinary physician ** Optometrist *Other roles ** ...

(1963) .... Rajendran *

Ammaye Kaanaan ''Ammaye Kaanaan'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Ambika and Baby Vinodini. Cast * Sathyan as Chandran * Madhu as Balagopal *Ambika as Madhavi *Adoor ...

(1963) .... Chandran *

Moodupadam ''Moodupadam'' is a 1963 Malayalam language film directed by Ramu Kariat and scripted by K. T. Muhammed based on S. K. Pottekkatt's novel of the same name. Sathyan and Ambika play the lead roles. It is a social film about the relationship betw ...

(1963) *

Kadalamma ''Kadalamma'' () is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Kunchacko and written by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars Sathyan, Rajasri, B. S. Saroja and Maya in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

(1963) * Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) (1972) * Akkarappacha (1972) * Kalippaava (1972) * Paalaattu Koman (Konkiyamma) (1962) * Bhaagyajaathakam (1962) *

Laila Majnu ''Layla & Majnun'' ( ar, مجنون ليلى ; Layla's Mad Lover) is an old story of Arab origin, about the 7th-century Bedouin poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his ladylove Layla bint Mahdi (later known as Layla al-Aamiriya). "The Layla ...

(1962) *

Vidhi Thanna Vilakku ''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. Cast * Sathyan * Ragini * Suku ...

(1962) * Sreekovil (1962) *

Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi ''Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi'' () is a 1962 Malayalam-language film, directed by M. S. Mani, starring Sathyan and Vinodini. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name that was first staged in 1959. The film received a certificate ...

(1962) .... Sukumaran * Kannum Karalum (1962) *

Viyarppinte Vila ''Viyarppinte Vila'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Kedamangalam Sadanandan in lead roles. The film h ...

(1962) * Bhaarya (1962) *Krishnakuchela (1961) * Arappavan (1961).... Vettukaaran Ramu *

(1961).... Rajasekharan Pilla *Unniyarcha (1961)...Aromal Chekavar * Minnalppadayaali (1959) * Chathurangam (1959) * Nairu Pidicha Pulivaalu (1958)..... Chandran * Lilly (1958) * Minnunnathellaam Ponnalla (1957) *

Achanum Makanum ''Achanum Makanum'' is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimal Kumar. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. It is the first movie of actor Jagathy Sreekumar. Cast * Sa ...

(1957) * Thaskaraveeran (1957) *

Deva Sundari ''Deva Sundari'' is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. K. R. Nambiar and produced by H. M. Munnas. The film stars Sathyan and Ragini. The film had musical score by T. R. Pappa. Cast * Sathyan * Prem Nazir * Jose Prakash * ...

(1957) * Avar Unarunnu (1956) * Kaalam Maarunnu (1955) *

(1954)..... Sreedharan Nair *

(1954).... Johny *

Aashadeepam ''Ashadeepam'' is a 1953 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, B. S. Saroja, Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. The film had a musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The film was ...

(1953) *

Lokaneethi ''Lokaneethi'' is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by R. Velappan Nair and produced by Swami Narayanan. The film stars Sathyan and B. S. Saroja. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * Sathyan * Pankajavalli * S. ...

(1953) * Thiramaala (1953) *

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 d ...

(1952) *Thyaagaseema (1951) (unreleased film)

Tamil

*'' Aalukkoru Veedu'' (1960) *'' Pesum Dheivam'' (1967)

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