Prem Nazir

Acting

Prem Nazir

Born 1929-12-16 · 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.

Acting credits

Mahabali poster
7.0

Mahabali was a beloved king and very kind to his subjects in the state of Kerala. The time under his rule was considered one of great prosperity and happiness. It is in fact this success as a king that led the gods to be wary of him and bring his demise at the hands of Vamana.

Mahabali

1983

Poonthenaruvi poster
9.0

Shaji and Vimala are college pals. Shaji, a drug addict, is in love with Vimala. But she romances Sunny, the son of her college's principal. Sunny's greedy mother fixes up their marriage.

Poonthenaruvi

1974

Thakilu Kottampuram poster
7.0

When Urmila gets a job, her father persuades her to move to Rajakrishnan's house. However, her past with him creates complications in Rajakrishnan's marital life.

Thakilu Kottampuram

1981

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9.0

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Bhookambam

1983

Adhyathe Anuragam poster
8.0

After marriage, Suresh's wife confesses that she is pregnant with another man's child. However, Suresh tells her to keep it a secret and act in front of all as a happy married couple.

Adhyathe Anuragam

1983

Air Hostess poster
10.0

Air Hostess is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P Chandrakumar and produced by Issac Jacob. The film stars Prem Nazir, Rajani Sharma, Jagathy Sreekumar and Jose Prakash in lead roles. The film had musical score by Salil Chowdhary. Watch the full movie, Air Hostess, only on Eros Now.

Air Hostess

1980

Kurishuyudham poster
7.0

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Kurishuyudham

1984

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8.0

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Idiyum Minnalum

1982

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7.0

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Oru Sandesam Koodi

1985

Jailppulli poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Jailppulli

1957

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8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Manya Mahajanangale

1985

Anubhavangal Palichakal poster
4.6

Ashamed of his bad behaviour towards his family, Chellappan decides to set things straight. However, he gets the shock of his life after learning that his wife is in a relationship with another man.

Anubhavangal Palichakal

1971

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7.5

Xavier, a stenographer, finds himself terminated after his boss learns that he lied to him for a leave. However, when the boss learns that Xavier is a cancer patient, he regrets his decision.

Vida Parayum Munpe

1981

Ente Katha poster
9.0

Usha, a classical dancer, gets molested by three young men on her way back home from a concert but Sreekumar saves her. Later, Sreekumar helps her in her career and gradually falls in love with her.

Ente Katha

1983

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla poster
8.0

A group of frustrated youngsters kidnap the famous Malayalam actor Prem Nazir from his film shooting set. Shockwaves are felt across Kerala and it soon becomes the one thing that everyone's talking about. The film is a satire that discusses how the society deals with this news and the events that follow.

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

1983

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan poster
7.0

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P Bhaskaran and produced by M P Rao and MRK Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V Dakshinamoorthy.

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan

1974

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7.5

Story of Hindu God Ayyappan and his Muslim Friend Vaavar

Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum

1982

Marakkillorikkalum poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Marakkillorikkalum

1983

Poymughangal poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Poymughangal

1973

Bhargavi Nilayam poster
8.7

A novelist comes to haunted house and starts writing story on the ghost named Bhargavi. The novelist understands the cruel death of Bhargavi and her lover.

Bhargavi Nilayam

1964

Lal Americayil poster
5.7

Ravi Varma (Prem Nazir), a rich businessman settled in America, pines for his son Babu, lost at the age of 5. His blind wife had also died the day he lost Babu. With the help of his friend Unnithan (Oduvil) & attorney Ravindran (Sathar), he fakes his death & publishes an ad looking for his son. 3 people show up (Cochin Hanifa, Mohanlal & Jagathi) claiming to be Babu. All 3 of them pass all the tests Ravi Varma, Unnithan & Ravindran throw at them, leaving them confused as to who the real Babu is.

Lal Americayil

1989

Neela ponman poster
8.0

Neelapponmaan is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in lead roles. The film had musical score by Salil Chowdhary.

Neela ponman

1975

Sanchari poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sanchari

1981

Ernakulam Junction poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ernakulam Junction

1971