Deceased
Sathyan (Malayalam actor)
TrendingAlso known as: Cheruvilakathu Veetil Manuel Sathyanesan Nadar, Sathyan Master, Sathyan Mashu
Films
100
Awards Won
1
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Sathyan (Malayalam actor)
- Born
- November 9, 1912
- Birthplace
- Nagercoil
- Age
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- Zodiac Sign
- Scorpio
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
- St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
- Spouse
- Jessy Sathyan
- Children
- 3 (Jeevan Sathyan, Prakash Sathyan, Satheesh Sathyan)
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Biography
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) is 113 years old, an actor, from India.
Sathyan was an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Known for his own style and versatility in acting, Satyan was one of the pioneers of realistic acting in Indian film industry. He is respectfully called Sathyan Master. He was also a soldier in the British Indian Army and later a police officer with the Travancore State Police.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(100)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Vallakottai |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran |
| 2009 | Palaivana Solai |
| 1974 | Checkpost |
| 1973 | Aasha Chakram |
| 1972 | Lakshyam |
| 1972 | Kalippava |
| 1972 | Baalya Prathijna |
| 1972 | Akkarapacha |
| 1971 | Shiksha |
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C.I.D. in jungle
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Thettu
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Anubhavangal Paalichakal
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Sarasayya
actor1971
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Agni Mrugam
actor1971
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Panchavan Kaadu
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Oru Penninte Katha
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Moonu Pookkal
actor1971
Kuttyedathi
actor1971
Karinizhal
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Karakanakadal
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Kalithozhi
actor1971
Vimochanasamaram
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Inqulab Zindabbad
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Nishagandhi
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Nilakkatha Chalanangal
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Dattuputhran
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Kalpana
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Bheekara Nimishangal
actor1970
Cross Belt
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Family
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Jeevan Sathyan
Child
Jessy Sathyan
Spouse
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Prakash Sathyan
Child
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Satheesh Sathyan
Child
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Jessy Sathyan | Married |
Jessy Sathyan
Married
Family
Jeevan Sathyan
Child
Prakash Sathyan
Child
Satheesh Sathyan
Child
Awards & Nominations
1 Won0 Nominated
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor | Won |
Interesting Facts
- Sathyan was born in Aramada, Thiruvananthapuram on 9 November 1912.
- The eldest of five sons, his younger brothers were Chellayya, Neshan, Devadas, and Jacob.
- His family were Nadar Christians who belonged to the Anglican Church (C.I.B.C.) (later Church of South India (C.S.I.).
- Their family home in Aramada was called Cheruvilakathu Veettil.
- Sathyan passed the Vidwan exam, equivalent to Master of Arts 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 Commissioned Officer of the Viceroy of India.
- He served the British army in Manipur, Burma (now Myanmar) and British Malaya (now Malaysia) during the World 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 Punnapra-Vayalar uprising in 1946, Sathyan was the inspector at Alappuzha North Police Station.
- Sathyan was married to Jessy until his death in 1971.
- They have three sons: Prakash, Satheesh and Jeevan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sathyan (Malayalam actor)'s zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) was born in Nagercoil, India.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) is India.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) is currently married to Jessy Sathyan.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor)'s wife is Jessy Sathyan.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) has 3 children: Jeevan Sathyan, Prakash Sathyan, Satheesh Sathyan.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) has appeared in 100 movies listed in our database.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor)'s most recent movie in our records is "Vallakottai" (2010).
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) has won 1 award including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 1969.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) has won 1 award and received 0 nominations.
No, Sathyan (Malayalam actor) passed away.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor)'s educational background: St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram.
Sathyan (Malayalam actor) is based in India.
The exact start of Sathyan (Malayalam actor)'s career as a actor is not publicly documented.
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