Prem Nazir

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

226

Gender

Male

Birthday

1929-12-16

Day of death

1989-01-16 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore

Prem Nazir

Biography

Abdul Khader, better known by his stage name Prem Nazir, was an Indian film actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema. He is referred to as the Nithya Haritha Nayakan (Ever Green Hero) of Malayalam cinema. Nazir holds two Guinness World Records: for playing the lead role in a record 725 films, and for playing opposite the same heroine in 130 films (with Sheela). He also holds two other acting records; for acting opposite eighty heroines and for acting in lead roles in thirty nine films which were released in a single year (1979). He is regarded as one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, and is also known for his powerful performances in films like Iruttinte Athmavu, Kallichellamma, Dhwani, Murappennu,Anubhavangal Paalichakal, Padayottam, Vida Parayum Munpe, Azhakulla Saleena, and Nadhi. Nazir also tried his hand in politics but was unsuccessful. The Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, the third and fourth highest civilian honours respectively, for his contribution towards Indiancinema. He died due to measles on 16 January 1989.

Known For

  • Karyam Nissaram

    Karyam Nissaram

  • Justice Raja

    Justice Raja

  • Aayiram Janmangal

    Aayiram Janmangal

  • Vellam

    Vellam

  • Sujatha

    Sujatha

  • Padmavyooham

    Padmavyooham

  • Thadavara

    Thadavara

  • Nirthasala

    Nirthasala

  • Anthappuram

    Anthappuram

  • Bharyamar Sookshikkuka

    Bharyamar Sookshikkuka

  • Udayam Padinjaru

    Udayam Padinjaru

  • Ithikkara Pakky

    Ithikkara Pakky

  • Panitheeratha Veedu

    Panitheeratha Veedu

  • Thurukkatha Vathil

    Thurukkatha Vathil

  • Love Marriage

    Love Marriage

  • Football Champion

    Football Champion

  • Hello Darling

    Hello Darling

  • Saraswathi

    Saraswathi

  • Padayottam

    Padayottam

  • Thenum Vayambum

    Thenum Vayambum

  • Kadamattathachan

    Kadamattathachan

  • Vikatakavi

    Vikatakavi

  • Sanchari

    Sanchari

  • Kadathanaattu Maakkam

    Kadathanaattu Maakkam

  • Kunjali Marakkar

    Kunjali Marakkar

  • Kaalachakram

    Kaalachakram

  • Manassinakkare

    Manassinakkare

  • Vida Parayum Munpe

    Vida Parayum Munpe

  • Kanoor Deluxe

    Kanoor Deluxe

  • Danger Biscuit

    Danger Biscuit

  • Marakkillorikkalum

    Marakkillorikkalum

  • Alakadalinakkare

    Alakadalinakkare

  • Murappennu

    Murappennu

  • Kadathanadan Ambadi

    Kadathanadan Ambadi

  • Bhookambam

    Bhookambam

  • Kurishuyudham

    Kurishuyudham

  • Vanitha Police

    Vanitha Police

  • Aadhipathyam

    Aadhipathyam

  • Thulaavarsham

    Thulaavarsham

  • Postmortem

    Postmortem

  • Keni

    Keni

  • Aattakalasham

    Aattakalasham

  • Paalattu Kunjikannan

    Paalattu Kunjikannan

  • Ashwamedham

    Ashwamedham

  • Theeram Thedunna Thira

    Theeram Thedunna Thira

  • Odayil Ninnu

    Odayil Ninnu

  • Dhwani

    Dhwani

  • Chattambi Kalyani

    Chattambi Kalyani

  • Oru Madapravinte Katha

    Oru Madapravinte Katha

  • Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

    Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

  • Nellu

    Nellu

  • Kodunkattu

    Kodunkattu

  • Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan

    Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan

  • Parvathy

    Parvathy

  • Ninamanija Kalpadukal

    Ninamanija Kalpadukal

  • Lal Americayil

    Lal Americayil

  • Ramanan

    Ramanan

  • Chithramela

    Chithramela

  • Cheenavala

    Cheenavala

  • Mortuary

    Mortuary

  • Mallanum Mathevanum

    Mallanum Mathevanum

  • Vilakku Vangiya Veena

    Vilakku Vangiya Veena

  • Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil

    Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil

  • Nayattu

    Nayattu

  • Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum

    Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum

  • Neela ponman

    Neela ponman

  • Thriveni

    Thriveni

  • C.I.D. Nazir

    C.I.D. Nazir

  • Gandharavakshetram

    Gandharavakshetram

  • Aalmaram

    Aalmaram

  • Vivahitha

    Vivahitha

  • Passport

    Passport

  • Bhargavi Nilayam

    Bhargavi Nilayam

  • Chakravakam

    Chakravakam

  • Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu

    Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu

  • Sangharsham

    Sangharsham

  • Devi

    Devi

  • Poonthenaruvi

    Poonthenaruvi

  • Prathijnja

    Prathijnja

  • Agniputhri

    Agniputhri

  • Innale Innu

    Innale Innu

  • Kadathu

    Kadathu

  • Lottery Ticket

    Lottery Ticket

  • Kari Puranda Jeevithangal

    Kari Puranda Jeevithangal

  • Aranazhika Neram

    Aranazhika Neram

  • Ente Katha

    Ente Katha

  • Thirayum Theeravum

    Thirayum Theeravum

  • Aaradimanninte Janmi

    Aaradimanninte Janmi

  • Chakravalam Chuvannappol

    Chakravalam Chuvannappol

  • Maaya

    Maaya

  • Tourist Bungalow

    Tourist Bungalow

  • Sambhavami Yuge Yuge

    Sambhavami Yuge Yuge

  • Thulabharam

    Thulabharam

  • Jayikkanay Janichavan

    Jayikkanay Janichavan

  • Lora Where Are You?

    Lora Where Are You?

  • Thara

    Thara

  • Taxi Car

    Taxi Car

  • Idiyum Minnalum

    Idiyum Minnalum

  • Mayavi

    Mayavi

  • Aakrosam

    Aakrosam

  • Naadan Pennu

    Naadan Pennu

  • Lisa

    Lisa

  • Manithali

    Manithali

  • Postmane Kananilla

    Postmane Kananilla

  • Thiruvonam

    Thiruvonam

  • Sooryavamsham

    Sooryavamsham

  • Manya Mahajanangale

    Manya Mahajanangale

  • Thakilu Kottampuram

    Thakilu Kottampuram

  • Panchami

    Panchami

  • Ulagam Sirikirathu

    Ulagam Sirikirathu

  • Lankadahanam

    Lankadahanam

  • Manthrakodi

    Manthrakodi

  • Anubhavangal Palichakal

    Anubhavangal Palichakal

  • Kamadhenu

    Kamadhenu

  • Kadalpalam

    Kadalpalam

  • Snehathinte Mukhangal

    Snehathinte Mukhangal

  • Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu

    Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu

  • Cochin Express

    Cochin Express

  • Air Hostess

    Air Hostess

  • Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla

    Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla

  • Urvashi Bharathi

    Urvashi Bharathi

  • You Made Me a Communist

    You Made Me a Communist

  • Ozhivukalam

    Ozhivukalam

  • Poymughangal

    Poymughangal

  • Angathattu

    Angathattu

  • Mahabali

    Mahabali

  • Oru Sandesam Koodi

    Oru Sandesam Koodi

  • Randu Lokam

    Randu Lokam

  • Nadhi

    Nadhi

  • Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan

    Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan

  • Mooladhanam

    Mooladhanam

  • Oru Sundariyude Katha

    Oru Sundariyude Katha

  • Thumbolarcha

    Thumbolarcha

  • Sthanarthi Saramma

    Sthanarthi Saramma

  • Achani

    Achani

  • Kalyaana Rathriyil?

    Kalyaana Rathriyil?

  • Lava

    Lava

  • Pattabhishekam

    Pattabhishekam

  • Ernakulam Junction

    Ernakulam Junction

  • Koottukudumbam

    Koottukudumbam

  • Pazhassi Raja

    Pazhassi Raja

  • Mindapennu

    Mindapennu

  • Irumbazhikal

    Irumbazhikal

  • Ponmudy

    Ponmudy

  • Iruttinte Athmavu

    Iruttinte Athmavu

  • Punnapra Vayalar

    Punnapra Vayalar

  • Love in Kerala

    Love in Kerala

  • Nerariyum Nerathu

    Nerariyum Nerathu

  • Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira

    Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira

  • Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka

    Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka

  • Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre

    Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre

  • Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum

    Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum

  • Love in Singapore

    Love in Singapore

  • Anguram

    Anguram

  • Moodalmanju

    Moodalmanju

  • Jailppulli

    Jailppulli

  • Marumakal

    Marumakal

  • Shakunthala

    Shakunthala

  • Poomadhathe Pennu

    Poomadhathe Pennu

  • Kodungallooramma

    Kodungallooramma

  • Kutti Kuppayam

    Kutti Kuppayam

  • Asthamikkatha Pakalukal

    Asthamikkatha Pakalukal

  • Paalum Pazhamum

    Paalum Pazhamum

  • Pareeksha

    Pareeksha

  • Achan

    Achan

  • Kannappanunni

    Kannappanunni

  • Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi

    Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi

  • Nagamadathu Thampuratti

    Nagamadathu Thampuratti

  • Ollathu Mathi

    Ollathu Mathi

  • Prasnam Gurutharam

    Prasnam Gurutharam

  • Aromalunni

    Aromalunni

  • Brahmachari

    Brahmachari

  • Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

    Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

  • Vishukkani

    Vishukkani

  • Ladies Hostel

    Ladies Hostel

  • Thacholi Ambu

    Thacholi Ambu

  • Kasavuthattam

    Kasavuthattam

  • Kavyamela

    Kavyamela

  • Aarambham

    Aarambham

  • Pacha Nottukal

    Pacha Nottukal

  • Ariyappedatha Rahasyam

    Ariyappedatha Rahasyam

  • Agnimrigam

    Agnimrigam

  • Panchathanthram

    Panchathanthram

  • Othenante makan

    Othenante makan

  • Ee Ganam Marakkumo

    Ee Ganam Marakkumo

  • Uyarnthavargal

    Uyarnthavargal

  • Ponnapuram Kotta

    Ponnapuram Kotta

  • Agnathavasam

    Agnathavasam

  • Acharam Ammini osaram Omana

    Acharam Ammini osaram Omana

  • Amrithavaahini

    Amrithavaahini

  • Mudramothiram

    Mudramothiram

  • Punarjanmam

    Punarjanmam

  • Anarkali

    Anarkali

  • Pearl View

    Pearl View

  • Agni Kshethram

    Agni Kshethram

  • Unniyarcha

    Unniyarcha

  • Babu Mon

    Babu Mon

  • Adima Changala

    Adima Changala

  • Nizhalattam

    Nizhalattam

  • Vanadevatha

    Vanadevatha

  • Thapaswini

    Thapaswini

  • Attimari

    Attimari

  • Sahodari

    Sahodari

  • Rest House

    Rest House

  • Bhadradeepam

    Bhadradeepam

  • Karutha Kai

    Karutha Kai

  • Mazhanilavu

    Mazhanilavu

  • Chellamma the Thief

    Chellamma the Thief

  • Muthalali

    Muthalali

  • Thilakam

    Thilakam

  • Laila Majnu

    Laila Majnu

  • Pick Pocket

    Pick Pocket

  • Picnic

    Picnic

  • Ponkathir

    Ponkathir

  • Neethi

    Neethi

  • Miss Mary

    Miss Mary

  • Panchavadi

    Panchavadi

  • Snapaka Yohannan

    Snapaka Yohannan

  • Gnana Sundari

    Gnana Sundari

  • Aparadhi

    Aparadhi

  • Aashrayam

    Aashrayam

  • Padatha Painkili

    Padatha Painkili

  • Adimakal

    Adimakal

  • Chambalkadu

    Chambalkadu

  • Susheela

    Susheela

  • Call of Hunger

    Call of Hunger