Prem Nazir
Known for Acting · 235 credits
- Born
- 1929-12-16
- Died
- 1989-01-16
- Place of birth
- Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
- Also known as
- Abdul Khader · 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
Movies (235)
C.I.D. Nazir
1971
as C.I.D. Nazir
Manassinakkare
2003
as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
Kunjali Marakkar
1967
as Antonio/ Narayana Nair
Padmavyooham
1973
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
1972
Iruttinte Athmavu
1967
as Velayudhan
Karyam Nissaram
1983
as Unnithan
Padayottam
1982
as Udayan
Mahabali
1983
as Mahabali
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
Bhargavi Nilayam
1964
as Sasikumar
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
1974
as Nagan
Taxi Car
1972
as CID Nazir
Kadamattathachan
1984
as Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar
Danger Biscuit
1969
Lottery Ticket
1970
as Venugopal
Anubhavangal Palichakal
1971
as Gopalan
Thulabharam
1968
as Ramu
Ente Katha
1983
as Sreekumar
Pearl View
1970
as Lawrence
Innale Innu
1976
Maaya
1972
as Madhavankutty
Punnapra Vayalar
1968
as Prabhakaran
Cochin Express
1967
as CID Rajan
Thenum Vayambum
1981
as V. C. Menon
Vida Parayum Munpe
1981
as Madhavan Kutty
Thirayum Theeravum
1980
as Adv. Premachandran
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
as Madhavan Thampi
Vivahitha
1970
Postmortem
1982
as Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police
Sanchari
1981
as Suresh / Sumesh
Odayil Ninnu
1965
as Gopi
Aranazhika Neram
1970
as Rajan
Kamadhenu
1976
Pattabhishekam
1974
Jailppulli
1957
Postmane Kananilla
1972
as Ramu
Aattakalasham
1983
as Balachandran
Nrithasala
1972
Cheenavala
1975
as Pushkaran
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973
as Prakash
Chellamma the Thief
1969
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
as Vaavar
Murappennu
1965
as Balan
Anarkali
1966
as Prince Salim
Chakravakam
1974
as Raghavan
Bhookambam
1983
as Mahendran
Ramanan
1967
as Ramanan
Rest House
1969
Nellu
1974
as Raghavan Nair
Ashwamedham
1967
as Mohanan
Manthrakodi
1972
as Venu
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
as Prem Nazir
Kodungallooramma
1968
as Kovalan
Lankadahanam
1971
Oru Sundariyude Katha
1972
as Maadan / Kuttappan
Manya Mahajanangale
1985
as Nizar Ahammed
Urvashi Bharathi
1973
Neela ponman
1975
as Ivano
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
as Vijayan
Dhwani
1988
as Justice Rajasekharan Nair
Thiruvonam
1975
Vanitha Police
1984
as Pilla
Poonthenaruvi
1974
as Ouseppachan
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
1980
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
1998
as Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)
Ponmudy
1982
as Divakaran
Air Hostess
1980
as Jayan
Manithali
1984
as Kunjumuhammed
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
as Rajakrishna Kurup
Idiyum Minnalum
1982
Gandharavakshetram
1972
as Gandharvan / Gopalan
Aalmaram
1969
as Soman
Muthalali
1965
as Venu/Velu
Chithramela
1967
Ithikkara Pakky
1980
as Ithikkara Pakki
Paalattu Kunjikannan
1980
as Palattu Kunjikannan
Ernakulam Junction
1971
Marumakal
1952
Aadhipathyam
1983
as Raveendran
Lora Where Are You?
1971
as Bernard
Hello Darling
1975
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
as K. Sethumadhavan Nair
Chattambi Kalyani
1975
as Gopi / CID Narendranath
Nagamadathu Thampuratti
1982
as Jayadevan
Tourist Bungalow
1975
Poymughangal
1973
Kurishuyudham
1984
as James
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
1963
as Thankachan
Rajahamsam
1974
as Chandran
Saraswathi
1970
as Unni Kurup
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
as Gopinath
Attimari
1981
Mortuary
1983
as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
Mallanum Mathevanum
1976
Vikatakavi
1984
as Sankunni Nair
Nayattu
1980
as Rowdy Abdulla
Passport
1983
as Khader
Susheela
1963
Angathattu
1974
Mazhanilavu
1982
as Singapore Menon
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
1976
as Srini
Parvathy
1981
as Urumeez
Aakrosam
1982
as Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi
Oru Madapravinte Katha
1983
as Ravi Prasad
Vellam
1985
as Krishanunny
Anthappuram
1980
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
1975
Nizhalattam
1970
as Ravi
Punarjanmam
1972
as Aravindan
Karutha Kai
1964
Agnimrigam
1971
as Ramesh
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978
Adhyathe Anuragam
1983
as Suresh
Lisa
1978
as Murali
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan
1976
Lal Americayil
1989
as Ravi Varma
Thriveni
1970
as Shivaraman
About Prem Nazir
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 i… With 235 credits spanning from 1952 to 2003, Prem Nazir has appeared in 235 films and 0 TV shows.
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- C.I.D. Nazir (1971) — as C.I.D. Nazir
- Manassinakkare (2003) — as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
- Kunjali Marakkar (1967) — as Antonio/ Narayana Nair
- Padmavyooham (1973)
- Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (1972)
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