poster movie

Prem Nazir

1929-12-16

The 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.

Prem Nazir in

Movies

poster movie

Manassinakkare

7.4 average rating
poster movie

Bharyamar Sookshikkuka

0 average rating
poster movie

Bhargavi Nilayam

8.5 average rating
poster movie

Kadathanaattu Maakkam

7.2 average rating
poster movie

Thacholi Ambu

0 average rating
poster movie

Thulaavarsham

0 average rating
poster movie

Koottukudumbam

0 average rating
poster movie

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

4.5 average rating
poster movie

Kadathanadan Ambadi

0 average rating
poster movie

Aattakalasham

8.5 average rating
poster movie

C.I.D. Nazir

5.5 average rating
poster movie

Gandharavakshetram

7 average rating
poster movie

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

6 average rating
poster movie

Gnana Sundari

0 average rating
poster movie

Mahabali

0 average rating
poster movie

Kadathu

0 average rating
poster movie

Nizhalattam

0 average rating
poster movie

Football Champion

0 average rating
poster movie

Kari Puranda Jeevithangal

0 average rating
poster movie

Kodunkattu

0 average rating