Prem Nazir

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…

Known for

Film credits

1990s · 2 titles

1980s · 25 titles

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Uyirthezhunnelppu

1985

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7.5

Story of Hindu God Ayyappan and his Muslim Friend Vaavar

Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum

1982

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

Ithikkara Pakky poster
8.0

Ithikkara 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

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Ramu'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

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9.0

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

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8.0

The story revolves around Vanitha who helps her friend suffering from a mental disability.

Vanitha Police

1984

Padayottam poster
6.9

Inspired 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

Dhwani poster
10.0

Shabari 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

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

Mortuary poster
8.0

After 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

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

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7.0

The second-in-command of a gang of robbers in the Chambal valley is forced to interact with Kumar, a police officer, after he learns that Kumar impregnated one of the girls in their community.

Chambalkadu

1982

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7.0

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Oru Sandesam Koodi

1985

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8.2

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

Marakkillorikkalum poster
10.0

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Marakkillorikkalum

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

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10.0

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

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10.0

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Kodunkattu

1983

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8.0

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

Postmortem poster
7.0

Post Mortem is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Pushparajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Sukumaran and Balan K Nair in lead roles.

Postmortem

1982

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8.0

Kadamattathachan 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

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7.0

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Sanchari

1981

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7.5

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

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10.0

A girl, who is the sole breadwinner of a family, is happy when she gets the chance to teach dance to the daughters of a rich man. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with him.

Parvathy

1981

1970s · 21 titles

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8.0

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Makane Ninakku Vendi

1971

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9.0

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Thenaruvi

1973

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Kaalam Kaathu Ninnilla

1979

Cheenavala poster
7.0

Three 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

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8.0

Kaalachakram translated in English is 'the cycle of time'.

Kaalachakram

1973

Nrithasala poster
7.0

Priyamvatha, 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

Hello Darling poster
7.0

Hello 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

C.I.D. Nazir poster
6.7

After 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

Lora Where Are You? poster
10.0

Lora 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

Jayikkanay Janichavan poster
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Jayikkaanaay 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

Uyarnthavargal poster
7.5

A hearing-impaired woman decides to get her son married to a girl, who lives with auditory impairment.

Uyarnthavargal

1977

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10.0

Thulavarsham is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N Sankaran Nair and produced by Sobhana Parameswaran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Prema and Sridevi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy and Salil Chowdhary.

Thulaavarsham

1976

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7.0

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Durga

1974

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Minimol

1977

Thiruvonam poster
9.0

Thiruvonam is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by K. P. Mohanan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. K. Shekhar and songs composed by M. K. Arjunan.

Thiruvonam

1975

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

Vivahitha poster
9.0

Meena marries her brother-in-law after her sister dies, even though she is in love with Rajendran. Years later, she meets Rajendran and is forced to confront her past.

Vivahitha

1970

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9.0

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

Pearl View poster
8.0

Pearl View is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph in lead roles. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan.

Pearl View

1970

Ernakulam Junction poster
8.0

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Ernakulam Junction

1971

Thriveni poster
10.0

Thankamma 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

1960s · 10 titles

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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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Jeevikkan Anuvadikku

1967

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Thangarathinam

1960

Agniputhri poster
7.0

The 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

Kadalpalam poster
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The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. Then after a while he regains his eyesight but pretends to be blind in order to test his children.

Kadalpalam

1969

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8.0

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Aalmaram

1969

Shakunthala poster
7.0

The film is adapted from the 1961 Bollywood film Stree.

Shakunthala

1965

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10.0

Babu, a wealthy heir, returns to his ancestral home, only to find that his aunt has ruined their family name. However, he strives to rebuild the lost honor while also pursuing his love interest.

Rahasyam

1969

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9.0

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