Prem Nazir
Acting
Born December 16, 1929 · Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
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.
Films (233)
Manassinakkare
2003
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
1998
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
Lal Americayil
1989
Dhwani
1988
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
1986
Udayam Padinjaru
1986
Manya Mahajanangale
1985
Nerariyum Nerathu
1985
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Ozhivukalam
1985
Vellam
1985
Kurishuyudham
1984
Alakadalinakkare
1984
Manithali
1984
Poomadhathe Pennu
1984
Kadamattathachan
1984
Vanitha Police
1984
Makale Mappu Tharu
1984
Vikatakavi
1984
Prasnam Gurutharam
1983
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
Aattakalasham
1983
Passport
1983
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
Kodunkattu
1983
Mahabali
1983
Mortuary
1983
Adhyathe Anuragam
1983
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Karyam Nissaram
1983
Prathijnja
1983
Aashrayam
1983
Ente Katha
1983
Aadhipathyam
1983
Oru Madapravinte Katha
1983
Theeram Thedunna Thira
1983
Justice Raja
1983
Bhookambam
1983
Keni
1982
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
Aakrosam
1982
Aarambham
1982
Padayottam
1982
Ponmudy
1982
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
Postmortem
1982
Chambalkadu
1982
Anguram
1982
Idiyum Minnalum
1982
Nagamadathu Thampuratti
1982
Mazhanilavu
1982
Thenum Vayambum
1981
Kadathu
1981
Adima Changala
1981
Vida Parayum Munpe
1981
Parvathy
1981
Attimari
1981
Thadavara
1981
Sangharsham
1981
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
Asthamikkatha Pakalukal
1981
Sanchari
1981
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
1981
Nayattu
1980
Anthappuram
1980
Lava
1980
Paalattu Kunjikannan
1980
Thirayum Theeravum
1980
Ithikkara Pakky
1980
Agni Kshethram
1980
Love in Singapore
1980
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
1980
Air Hostess
1980
Irumbazhikal
1979
Jayikkanay Janichavan
1978
Lisa
1978
Snehathinte Mukhangal
1978
Ee Ganam Marakkumo
1978
Thacholi Ambu
1978
Kadathanaattu Maakkam
1978
Mudramothiram
1978
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978
Randu Lokam
1977
Acharam Ammini osaram Omana
1977
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla
1977
Sujatha
1977
Aparadhi
1977
Kannappanunni
1977
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Vishukkani
1977
Amrithavaahini
1976
Kamadhenu
1976
Innale Innu
1976
Pick Pocket
1976
Mallanum Mathevanum
1976
Aayiram Janmangal
1976
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan
1976
Thulaavarsham
1976
Vanadevatha
1976
Panchami
1976
Thiruvonam
1975
Sooryavamsham
1975
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
1975
Neela ponman
1975
Chattambi Kalyani
1975
Hello Darling
1975
Tourist Bungalow
1975
Picnic
1975
Love Marriage
1975
Cheenavala
1975
Babu Mon
1975
Panchathanthram
1974
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
1974
Poonthenaruvi
1974
Chakravakam
1974
Angathattu
1974
Pattabhishekam
1974
Ponnapuram Kotta
1974
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
1974
Nellu
1974
Thumbolarcha
1974
Poymughangal
1973
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973
Pacha Nottukal
1973
Panchavadi
1973
Urvashi Bharathi
1973
Achani
1973
Ladies Hostel
1973
Kaalachakram
1973
Bhadradeepam
1973
Football Champion
1973
Padmavyooham
1973
Panitheeratha Veedu
1973
Agnathavasam
1973
Postmane Kananilla
1972
Brahmachari
1972
Gandharavakshetram
1972
Punarjanmam
1972
Miss Mary
1972
Oru Sundariyude Katha
1972
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
1972
Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka
1972
Taxi Car
1972
Aromalunni
1972
Manthrakodi
1972
Maaya
1972
Devi
1972
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
Nirthasala
1972
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
Ernakulam Junction
1971
Agnimrigam
1971
Thapaswini
1971
Anubhavangal Palichakal
1971
Lora Where Are You?
1971
C.I.D. Nazir
1971
Lankadahanam
1971
Neethi
1971
Aranazhika Neram
1970
Thara
1970
Pearl View
1970
Thriveni
1970
Lottery Ticket
1970
Mindapennu
1970
You Made Me a Communist
1970
Thurukkatha Vathil
1970
Othenante makan
1970
Nizhalattam
1970
Ezhuthatha Katha
1970
Saraswathi
1970
Moodalmanju
1970
Vivahitha
1970
Koottukudumbam
1969
Danger Biscuit
1969
Nadhi
1969
Chellamma the Thief
1969
Mooladhanam
1969
Kadalpalam
1969
Rahasyam
1969
Adimakal
1969
Aalmaram
1969
Kanoor Deluxe
1969
Rest House
1969
Kodungallooramma
1968
Love in Kerala
1968
Punnapra Vayalar
1968
Padunna Puzha
1968
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka
1968
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
1968
Thulabharam
1968
Ashwamedham
1967
Ollathu Mathi
1967
Kasavuthattam
1967
Naadan Pennu
1967
Cochin Express
1967
Pareeksha
1967
Chithramela
1967
Agniputhri
1967
Iruttinte Athmavu
1967
Kunjali Marakkar
1967
Ramanan
1967
Sthanarthi Saramma
1966
Anarkali
1966
Kalyaana Rathriyil?
1966
Murappennu
1965
Odayil Ninnu
1965
Shakunthala
1965
Kavyamela
1965
Mayavi
1965
Muthalali
1965
Bhargavi Nilayam
1964
Pazhassi Raja
1964
Karutha Kai
1964
Kutti Kuppayam
1964
Susheela
1963
Snapaka Yohannan
1963
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
1963
Laila Majnu
1962
Gnana Sundari
1961
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Unniyarcha
1961
Thilakam
1960
Sahodari
1959
Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
Chathurangam
1959
Sollu Thambi Sollu
1959
Jailppulli
1957
Padatha Painkili
1957
Ponkathir
1953
Achan
1952
Visappinte Vili
1952
Marumakal
1952