Sathyan

Sathyan

Sathyan (born Cheruvilakathu Veettil Manuel Sathyaneshan Nadar; 9 November 1912 – 15 June 1971) was an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Noted for his natural style and versatility, Sathyan won two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor. He was also popularly referred to as Sathyan Master. 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 the late-1940s. During this time he got interested in acting and acted in amateur stage plays. Sathyan made his acting debut in the 1952 film Athmasakhi. He rose to stardom with the critical and commercial success of Neelakkuyil (1954). Sathyan dominated the industry throughout the 1950s and 1960s along with Prem Nazir. He's remembered for his performances in Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958), Bhagyajathakam (1962), Thacholi Othenan (1964), Odayil Ninnu (1965), Chemmeen (1965), Yakshi (1968), Kadalpalam (1969), Vaazhve Mayam (1970), Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971), and Karakanakadal (1971). Sathyan won the Best Actor Award at the 1st Kerala State Film Awards for his double role in Kadalpalam. He won the Kerala State Award for Best Actor again for his performance in the 1971 film Karakanakadal. Sathyan died due to leukemia on 15 June 1971 at the age of 59.

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