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Sathyan

Date of birth: 1912-11-09

Place of birth: Nagercoil, Travancore

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Manuel Sathyaneshan Nadar, Sathyan Master

Sathyan

Biography

Manuel Sathyaneshan Nadar commonly known by his stage name Sathyan, was an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Widely considered as one of the greatest actors in India,He is also regarded as the toughest actor in the Malayalam film industry personally and professionally, and respectfully called as 'Sathyan Master' by everyone. Sathyan was born to a Roman Catholic family in Thrikkannapuram , Nagercoil in Southern Travancore on 9 November 1912 as the second child of Cheruvilakathu Veettil Manuel and Emily. He has five siblings named Late Kunjamma, Chellayya, Neshan, Devadas and Jacob.Sathyan passed the Vidwan exam, equivalent to Master of Arts before joining Saint Joseph's 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 Commissioned Officer of the Viceroy of India. He served the British army in Manipur, Burma (now Myanmar) and British Malaya (now Malaysia) during theWorld War II period. After finishing his term in the army, he returned home and joined the then Travancore State Police as a police inspector. During the communist riots in 1947–1948, Sathyan was the inspector at Alappuzha North Police Station.

Movie Credits

Thara
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Thara

1970-12-18

Vasanthi's parents get her engaged to a police officer, Gopi. However, her life takes a turn when Go

Thriveni
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Thriveni

1970-12-04

Thankamma is heartbroken when her lover Shivaraman abandons her for his duties as a sailor. She marr

Ollathu Mathi
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Ollathu Mathi

1967-12-12

Malayalam language film directed by KS Sethumadhavan

Nithyakanyaka
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Nithyakanyaka

1963-02-23

The film is based on Edhir Paradhathu (1954), directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao.

Kadalpalam
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Kadalpalam

1969-07-25

The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rel

Shakunthala
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Shakunthala

1965-11-13

The film is adapted from the 1961 Bollywood film Stree.

Mooladhanam
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Mooladhanam

1969-08-15

Two freedom fighters, Mammotty and Ravi, shed their blood and face several hardships while fighting

Sarasayya
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Sarasayya

1971-07-02

A doctor cures a woman of leprosy, but her family members throw her out of the house as they believe

Omanakkuttan
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Omanakkuttan

1964-10-08

Omanakkuttan is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced

Manavatty
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Manavatty

1964-04-10

Manavatty is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by

Anna
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Anna

1964-03-05

Anna is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Sathyan,

Naadan Pennu
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Naadan Pennu

1967-11-24

Babu and Achamma fall in love. But it is not easy for them to unite, as Chacko, a close associate of

Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
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Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu

1968-04-10

Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (transl. Guns Tell The Story) is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language crime th

Koottukudumbam
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Koottukudumbam

1969-11-28

A large joint family bears the brunt of the socialist culture that threatens to uproot it. For many

Thettu
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Thettu

1971-04-16

A young woman loves a man but is forced into an arranged marriage by her parents. Things get more co

Kuttavali
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Kuttavali

1971-08-21

After accidentally killing a woman, Krishnan takes pity on her child and raises her as his own. Unfo

Vazhve Mayam
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Vazhve Mayam

1970-11-14

Sudhindran Nair drives out his wife Sarala thinking that she is having an illicit affair. Months lat

Achanum Makanum
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Achanum Makanum

1957-04-26

Achanum Makanum is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimalkumar. The film stars Pre

Bheekara Nimishangal
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Bheekara Nimishangal

1970-05-27

Bheekara Nimishangal is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P

Cross Belt
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Cross Belt

1970-11-28

With trouble and liabilities at home, Ammu, who works in a timber factory, accidentally kills a man

Thaskaraveeran
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Thaskaraveeran

1957-11-29

A man who disguises himself as a bandit, rescues a girl from a few kidnappers. Soon, they fall in lo

Pazhassi Raja
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Pazhassi Raja

1964-08-21

Pazhassi Raja, a warrior prince, signs a treaty with the British in a bid to defeat Tipu Sultan. Whe

Chemmeen
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Chemmeen

1965-08-19

Karutthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, so

Adimakal
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Adimakal

1969-01-01

Raghavan, hard of hearing and speech-impaired, falls in love with Ponnamma, a maid at a rich man's h

Anweshichu Kandethiyilla
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Anweshichu Kandethiyilla

1967-09-08

Susamma, who was raised by her maternal uncle after the death of her mother, joins the Indian Army a

Snehaseema
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Snehaseema

1954-12-30

An orphan raised by the local priest becomes a teacher and falls in love with the rich school headma

Neelakuyil
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Neelakuyil

1954-01-02

An untouchable girl is found dead with her illegitimate child, the child is adopted by a postman, a

Unniyarcha
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Unniyarcha

1961-01-01

Malayalam movie directed by Kunchako, starring Kottayam Chellappan, Prem Nazir.

Anarkali
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Anarkali

1966-08-27

Prince Salim, son of Akbar falls in love with Anarkali. Akbar forbids Salim to prolong this affair a

Odayil Ninnu
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Odayil Ninnu

1965-12-01

Pappu is a person who takes a relentless stand for justice right from his early years. His protests

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
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Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu

1958-02-14

Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thank

Bharya
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Bharya

1962-12-20

Bharya is a 1962 Malayalam language film starring Sathyan and Ragini in the lead roles. It was direc

Othenante makan
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Othenante makan

1970-08-14

Othenente Makan is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars

Ashwamedham
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Ashwamedham

1967-12-15

A young woman, who after being cured of leprosy, is disapproved by her family and society. However,

Thacholi Othenan
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Thacholi Othenan

1964-01-31

Thacholi Othenan, a skilled warrior from the royal family of Manikoth Kovilakom, must save his lover

Kayamkulam Kochunni
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Kayamkulam Kochunni

1966-07-29

Kochunni dislikes moneylenders, misers and landlords as he grew up in extreme poverty. He and his fr

Karakanakadal
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Karakanakadal

1971-09-03

Karakanakadal is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by KS Sethumadhavan and produced by Hari Pot

Inquilab Zindabad
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Inquilab Zindabad

1971-09-30

Lakshyam
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Lakshyam

1972-11-10

Agnimrigam
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Agnimrigam

1971-11-19

You Made Me a Communist
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You Made Me a Communist

1970-09-11

Paramu, a farmer, lives with his wife and two kids in a small village. He struggles to earn money fo

Aranazhika Neram
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Aranazhika Neram

1970-12-25

Kunjenachan, a man in his early seventies who lives in rural Kerala, worries about his family and th

Mudiyanaya Puthran
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Mudiyanaya Puthran

1961-12-22

Rajan is a real terror in his village. Emotional setbacks in his life were responsible for his delin

Kannum Karalum
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Kannum Karalum

1962-09-28

Kannum Karalum is a Malayalam language film starring Sathyan, Ambika Sukumaran, Sukumari, Kamal Haas

Pakalkkinavu
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Pakalkkinavu

1966-04-08

Pakalkkinavu is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by SS Rajan and produced by NR Vaidyanadhan.

Daham
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Daham

1965-01-01

Daham release in year 1965. Directed by KS Sethumadhavan, produce by MP Anand, P Rangaraj, V Abdulla

Kuttyedathi
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Kuttyedathi

1971-02-26

Kuttyedathi is a 1971 Malayalam language film directed by P. N. Menon and written by M. T. Vasudevan

Laila Majnu
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Laila Majnu

1962-02-09

Laila Majnu is a 1962 Malayalam language romance film directed by P. Bhaskaran and starring Prem Naz

Yakshi
3.5

Yakshi

1968-08-30

Sreenivasan gets disfigured in a laboratory accident and is shunned by people once close to him. He

Akkarapacha
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Akkarapacha

1972-07-29

Akkarapacha is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. M. Nesan and produced by M. M. Nesan/Suk

Anubhavangal Palichakal
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Anubhavangal Palichakal

1971-08-06

Ashamed of his bad behaviour towards his family, Chellappan decides to set things straight. However,

Kadathukaran
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Kadathukaran

1965-03-12

Film starring Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi and Vinodini

Rowdy
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Rowdy

1966-04-09

Rowdy is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. P. Anand a

Vivahitha
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Vivahitha

1970-01-01

Meena marries her brother-in-law after her sister dies, even though she is in love with Rajendran. Y