M. Sathyaneshan Nadar (11 November 1912 - 15 June 1971) commonly known by his
stage name Sathyan, was a Indian
actor mainly featuring in
malayalamfilms. He has won the
Kerala State Film Award twice and is renowned for his acting skills.
Sathyan began his acting career at a time when malayalam cinema was in its early stage of development and dominated by actors from the stage with a drama style. During his time, Sathyan introduced and pioneered a realistic behavioural style of film acting which changed the industry forever and has been influencing new age film actors ever since. The roles played by him became popular for their manly characteristics and he had a more masculine screen image in contrast to others like Nazir who had a romantic image. The emphasis on masculinity triggered off by roles played by him would later create a wave of future lead actors with manly screen images.
M. Sathyaneshan Nadar (11 November 1912 - 15 June 1971) commonly known by his stage name Sathyan, was a Indian actor mainly featuring in malayalamfilms. He has won the Kerala State Film Award twice and is renowned for his acting skills.