
Acting
Prem Nazir
Born — Died
1929-12-16 — 1989-01-16
Place of birth
Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
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 know…
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Uyirthezhunnelppu
1985
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Thenaruvi
1973
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Jeevikkan Anuvadikku
1967
Story of Hindu God Ayyappan and his Muslim Friend Vaavar
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Makane Ninakku Vendi
1971
8.0After 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
Film credits
1990s · 2 titles
10.0Kadathanadan Ambadi is a 1990 Malayalam-language Indian sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Sajan Vargeese, starring Mohanlal, Swapna, Raadhu and Prem Nazir. The film was in production from 1985 and was stalled due to financial crisis faced by the producer Sajan Vargeese. The film is a sequel to 1964 film Thacholi Othenan. Few shots from Tacholi Othenan is shown in this movie also.The film was released after the death of Prem Nazir.
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
10.0Diwakaran (Jagadish), a medical sales rep, is also a thief, unbeknown to everyone but his pal Chaandy (Kalabhavan Mani). Mistaking retired school teacher Aravindakshan (Premachandran) for a politician, Diwakaran steals jewelry from him, which Aravindakshan had intended for his daughter's marriage. The cop investigating the case, Jayashankar (Vijayaraghavan), becomes Diwakaran's brother-in-law, to the latter's shock. Jayashankar then brings a proposal for Diwakaran - Aravindakshan's daughter!
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
1998
1980s · 27 titles
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Uyirthezhunnelppu
1985
Story of Hindu God Ayyappan and his Muslim Friend Vaavar
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
8.0After 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
Sacrificing her love for her father's desire, Raji marries Prabhakaran, a wealthy person who has a history of mental disability. When Prabhakaran finds out about her ex-lover, his situation worsens.
Asthamikkatha Pakalukal
1981
Thadavara is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles.
Thadavara
1981
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Sanchari
1981
The story revolves around Vanitha who helps her friend suffering from a mental disability.
Vanitha Police
1984
8.0Ithikkara Pakki, a daily-wage labourer, fights against a wealthy landlord when he tries to trouble the villagers. Things get worse when he falls in love with the landlord's daughter.
Ithikkara Pakky
1980
7.0When 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
8.0While a murder looms over a family, a woman suspects her husband of having an extramarital affair. On the other hand, a man, who is visually impaired, falls in love with her sister-in-law.
Oru Madapravinte Katha
1983
8.0After a college dare goes wrong, the investigating officer arrests his son and locks horns with his estranged wife while trying to find the truth.
Mortuary
1983
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kurishuyudham
1984
NRRamu's parents are killed by Rajashekaran, the landlord of a village. Ramu joins a group of bandits meanwhile Ramu's educated brother Gopi becomes a police officer. The film portrays the struggle between the law enforcement and righteous bandits in countryside kerala.
Lava
1980
5.7Ravi 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
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Marakkillorikkalum
1983
8.0Kadamattathachan is a biopic of a priest named Kadamattath Kathanar, who believed to have magical powers. He was a priest and once sent to forest and learn magical tricks from a wild tribe and promise to stay with them.
Kadamattathachan
1984
6.9Inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Padayottam was the first Indian movie to be shot in 70mm format. Prince Udayan (Nazir) is the successor to the Kolathiri kingdom. He is betrayed by his cousin Devan (Madhu) which forces him to go into exile. Years later Udayan returns to Kolathiri to take his revenge.
Padayottam
1982
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
A couple decides to part ways due to unavoidable circumstances in life. However, their relationship gets a second chance as they cross paths again years later.
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
Aattakalasam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mohanlal, Lakshmi and Sukumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by Raveendran.
Aattakalasham
1983
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Sridevi, the new teacher of a boarding school, has to deal with Sunil, a difficult student and the only son of Menon, a widower.
Thenum Vayambum
1981
Verendran, a smuggler, kills Mohan, a coast guard officer, only to realise that Mohan's father Balu was a witness. When Verendran sets out to kill Balu, his grandson Anand comes to his rescue.
Alakadalinakkare
1984
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Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
8.0A 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
10.0Shabari falls in love with Devi and decides to get married to her. However, he and his parents are in for a shock when they learn that Devi is speech impaired.
Dhwani
1988
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Kodunkattu
1983
1970s · 19 titles
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Thenaruvi
1973
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Makane Ninakku Vendi
1971
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Kaalam Kaathu Ninnilla
1979
7.0Priyamvatha, a classical dancer, struggles to provide for her poor family. Hoping for a better future for her and her loved ones, she joins the crew of a magician in a carnival.
Nrithasala
1972
7.0Three fishermen, Rana, Pappu and Konthi, face a dilemma due to their grown-up children. Wealthy Rana's son falls in love with Pappu's daughter, which leads to a rivalry between him and Konthi's son.
Cheenavala
1975
Kaalachakram translated in English is 'the cycle of time'.
Kaalachakram
1973
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Minimol
1977
10.0Lora Nee Evide (transl. Lora Where are you?) is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ushakumari, K. P. Ummer, KPAC Lalitha, Radhika and Adoor Pankajam in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj.
Lora Where Are You?
1971
7.0Hello Darling is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Sudheer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Hello Darling
1975
9.0A young doctor falls in love with her patient. Matters are not smooth for them as the doctor's father is against this relationship. Another patient, who is terminally ill, decides to help them.
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
6.7After one of their elite officers Chandran (Raghavan) is brutally murdered, the CID force sends in their most elite officer Nazir (Prem Nazir) to investigate. He is in the crosshairs of a dangerous crime syndicate; but with the help of his trusted associate officer (Adoor Bhasi) the CID manages to tackle each obstacle thrown at them.
C.I.D. Nazir
1971
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Sujatha
1977
NRJayikkaanaay Janichavan is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, M. G. Soman, Jayan, Sheela and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles.
Jayikkanay Janichavan
1978
Thumbolarcha is a legendary female warrior from the North Kerala Vadakkanpattu ballads, known for her strength and beauty, who was also the sister of Unniyarcha. Her story often involves a conflict with Chandu, who desires her and also has a relationship with her family.
Thumbolarcha
1974
8.0Chandran, a farmer, leaves his village when he is falsely accused of a murder. He faces many challenges when he goes to an unknown city for a living.
Kamadhenu
1976
10.0Thankamma is heartbroken when her lover Shivaraman abandons her for his duties as a sailor. She marries another man and tries to settle down, but she learns that she is expecting Shivraman's child.
Thriveni
1970
NRVasu struggles to manage his family after the death of his father. When he comes to know that his sister is in love with a man hailing from a rich family, he refuses to endorse their relationship.
Achani
1973
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Chakravakam
1974
4.6Ashamed 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
1960s · 9 titles
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Jeevikkan Anuvadikku
1967
Annamma falls in love with a rich landlord and gives birth to George, but after he refuses to accept the child, she loses her sanity and abandons her son. George grows up, unaware of his parents.
Kochumon
1965
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Balyakalasakhi
1967
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Thangarathinam
1960
7.0The respectable college teacher Rajan (Nazir) marries Sindhu (Sheela), the orphaned inmate of a home for destitutes. The feudal conservative hypocrisies of the hero’s family are graphically criticised: Rajan’s cousin Chandran admits he once had sex with Sindhu, and Rajan’s snooty brother, the doctor Jayadev, fathered Sindhu’s daughter Bindu. Sindhu further confesses on her wedding night that she suffers from venereal disease.
Agniputhri
1967
Kathreena, a village girl, struggles to care and provide for her family as the sole breadwinner. Her hard life takes a turn for the better when a rich man falls in love with her.
Velutha Kathreena
1968
10.0Kodungallooramma is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was based on the Tamil poem Chilappathikaram by Ilango Adigal and also tells the story of Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, where the leading deity is also considered as Kannaki, the heroine of Chilappathikaram. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan.
Kodungallooramma
1968
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Aalmaram
1969
7.0Kunjikrishna Menon is the head of a joint family. His son Kesavankutty is in love with Kochammini, Menon's sister's daughter, while Balan, Kochammini's brother, is in love with Menon's daughter.
Murappennu
1965
1950s · 2 titles
NRLuke's daughter is of marriageable age but his neighbour is hellbent on making Luke's life miserable. Thankanchan, a rich man, befriends Chinnamma who's none other than Luke's daughter.
Padatha Painkili
1957
NRChinnathambi, the only son of estate owner Sundaram Pillai, falls in love with Kalyani, the daughter of a poor clerk, but their romance faces obstacles.
Sollu Thambi Sollu
1959

