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 Santhanadevan (1937), Satyavaani (1940), Bhaktha Gowri(1941), Sivalinga Satchi (1942) and Inbavalli(1949).

Malayalam

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

Tamil

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