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