S. Nottani

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]

S. Nottani
Born	Shewakram Nottani Bombay
Died	1949
Occupation(s)	Filmmaker, Businessman
Years active	1938–1949

Filmography

Malayalam

• Balan (1938) (first Malayalam talkie)
• Gnanambika (1940)

Tamil

Film Poster of Baktha Gowri

• Santhanadevan (1937)
• Satyavaani (1940)
• Bhaktha Gowri (1941)
• Sivalinga Satchi (1942)
• Inbavalli (1949)