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.
Movie | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal | 1990-04-04 |
Movie | Lal Americayil | Ravi Varma | 1989-09-05 |
Movie | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Aadithya Varma | 1986-11-07 |
Movie | Manya Mahajanangale | 1985-06-14 | |
Movie | Oru Sandesam Koodi | 1985-05-09 | |
Movie | Vanitha Police | Pilla | 1984-06-11 |
Movie | Kurishuyudham | James | 1984-10-08 |
Movie | Kadamattathachan | Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar | 1984-06-22 |
Movie | Karyam Nissaram | Unnithan | 1983-06-17 |
Movie | Chakravalam Chuvannappol | 1983-06-21 | |
Movie | Aadhipathyam | Raveendran | 1983-04-30 |
Movie | Bhookambam | Mahendran | 1983-01-21 |
Movie | Mahabali | Mahabali | 1983-08-19 |
Movie | Aattakalasham | Balachandran | 1983-11-11 |
Movie | Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla | Prem Nazir | 1983-11-25 |
Movie | Passport | Khader | 1983-11-04 |
Movie | Postmortem | Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police | 1982-06-21 |
Movie | Mazhanilavu | Singapore Menon | 1982-01-01 |
Movie | Padayottam | Udayan | 1982-08-06 |
Movie | Nagamadathu Thampuratti | Jayadevan | 1982-01-08 |
Movie | Aarambham | Devarajan | 1982-09-01 |
Movie | Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum | Vaavar | 1982-10-28 |
Movie | Aakrosam | Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi | 1982-10-02 |
Movie | Thakilu Kottampuram | Rajakrishna Kurup | 1981-06-12 |
Movie | Sanchari | Suresh / Sumesh | 1981-02-26 |
Movie | Sangharsham | Rajasekharan | 1981-07-31 |
Movie | Attimari | 1981-08-21 | |
Movie | Vida Parayum Munpe | Madhavan Kutty | 1981-09-10 |
Movie | Thenum Vayambum | V. C. Menon | 1981-11-17 |
Movie | Air Hostess | Jayan | 1980-02-08 |
Movie | Kari Puranda Jeevithangal | 1980-02-15 | |
Movie | Agni Kshethram | Dr. Suresh | 1980-03-21 |
Movie | Paalattu Kunjikannan | Palattu Kunjikannan | 1980-08-15 |
Movie | Thirayum Theeravum | Adv. Premachandran | 1980-06-12 |
Movie | Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil | 1978-01-14 | |
Movie | Kadathanaattu Maakkam | Kannan/Nambeeshan | 1978-07-17 |
Movie | Thacholi Ambu | Thacholi Ambu | 1978-10-27 |
Movie | Ee Ganam Marakkumo | Gopi | 1978-12-01 |
Movie | Kannappanunni | Kannappanunni / Durgadasan | 1977-04-07 |
Movie | Acharam Ammini osaram Omana | Paakkaran | 1977-12-23 |
Movie | Aparadhi | Circle Inspector Rajan | 1977-08-18 |
Movie | Thulavarsham | Balan | 1976-03-18 |
Movie | Vanadevatha | Chandran / Suresh | 1976-02-20 |
Movie | Panchami | 1976-01-24 | |
Movie | Aayiram Janmangal | Madhavan Nair | 1976-08-27 |
Movie | Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan | 1976-04-09 | |
Movie | Kamadhenu | 1976-12-03 | |
Movie | Mallanum Mathevanum | 1976-10-03 | |
Movie | Innale Innu | 1976-11-25 | |
Movie | Pick Pocket | Chandran | 1976-10-29 |
Movie | Amrithavaahini | Vijayan | 1976-12-23 |
Movie | Love Marriage | Madhu | 1975-04-11 |
Movie | Neela ponman | Ivano | 1975-08-01 |
Movie | Chattambi Kalyani | Gopi / CID Narendranath | 1975-07-04 |
Movie | Ponnapuram Kotta | 1974-01-23 | |
Movie | Pattabhishekam | 1974-02-01 | |
Movie | Nellu | Raghavan Nair | 1974-01-01 |
Movie | Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan | Nagan | 1974-12-20 |
Movie | Angathattu | 1974-03-01 | |
Movie | Poonthenaruvi | Ouseppachan | 1974-11-10 |
Movie | Agnathavasam | Ravindran | 1973-01-01 |
Movie | Bhadradeepam | Rajasekjaran | 1973-03-02 |
Movie | Panitheeratha Veedu | Jose | 1973-01-01 |
Movie | Poymughangal | 1973-10-25 | |
Movie | Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu | Prakash | 1973-10-05 |
Movie | Urvashi Bharathi | 1973-08-03 | |
Movie | Pacha Nottukal | Paulose | 1973-09-09 |
Movie | Taxi Car | CID Nazir | 1972-04-14 |
Movie | Manthrakodi | Venu | 1972-03-16 |
Movie | Aaradimanninte Janmi | K. Sethumadhavan Nair | 1972-02-04 |
Movie | Aromalunni | Aromalunni / Kunjiraman | 1972-04-14 |
Movie | Maaya | Madhavankutty | 1972-03-09 |
Movie | Nirthasala | 1972-01-01 | |
Movie | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | 1972-06-20 | |
Movie | Postmane Kananilla | Ramu | 1972-11-14 |
Movie | Gandharavakshetram | Gandharvan / Gopalan | 1972-08-23 |
Movie | Brahmachari | Jayachandran | 1972-10-13 |
Movie | Miss Mary | 1972-08-04 | |
Movie | Oru Sundariyude Katha | Maadan / Kuttappan | 1972-07-28 |
Movie | Anubhavangal Palichakal | Gopalan | 1971-08-06 |
Movie | Lankadahanam | 1971-03-26 | |
Movie | C.I.D. Nazir | C.I.D. Nazir | 1971-04-14 |
Movie | Thapaswini | 1971-09-03 | |
Movie | Agnimrigam | Ramesh | 1971-11-19 |
Movie | Vilakku Vangiya Veena | Vijayan | 1971-12-24 |
Movie | Ernakulam Junction | 1971-12-03 | |
Movie | Nizhalattam | Ravi | 1970-07-31 |
Movie | Saraswathi | Unni Kurup | 1970-02-09 |
Movie | Othenante makan | Ambu | 1970-08-14 |
Movie | Pearl View | Lawrence | 1970-12-18 |
Movie | You Made Me a Communist | Gopalan | 1970-09-11 |
Movie | Aranazhika Neram | Rajan | 1970-12-25 |
Movie | Adimakal | 'Pottan' Raghavan | 1969-01-01 |
Movie | Danger Biscuit | 1969-11-21 | |
Movie | Aalmaram | Soman | 1969-01-01 |
Movie | Punnapra Vayalar | Prabhakaran | 1968-07-12 |
Movie | Thulabharam | Ramu | 1968-01-04 |
Movie | Iruttinte Athmavu | Velayudhan | 1967-03-02 |
Movie | Ramanan | Ramanan | 1967-01-01 |
Movie | Chithramela | 1967-09-29 | |
Movie | Kunjali Marakkar | Antonio/ Narayana Nair | 1967-01-01 |
Movie | Pareeksha | Vijayan | 1967-10-19 |
Movie | Ashwamedham | Mohanan | 1967-12-15 |
Movie | Kasavuthattam | Abu | 1967-12-01 |
Movie | Cochin Express | CID Rajan | 1967-10-28 |
Movie | Anarkali | Prince Salim | 1966-08-27 |
Movie | Mayavi | Raghu | 1965-08-28 |
Movie | Muthalali | Venu/Velu | 1965-04-30 |
Movie | Odayil Ninnu | Gopi | 1965-12-01 |
Movie | Murappennu | Balan | 1965-12-24 |
Movie | Karutha Kai | 1964-08-14 | |
Movie | Bhargavi Nilayam | Sasikumar | 1964-11-22 |
Movie | Ninamanija Kalpadukal | Thankachan | 1963-01-01 |
Movie | Laila Majnu | Qais | 1962-02-09 |
Movie | Unniyarcha | Attumanamel Kunjiraman | 1961-01-01 |
Movie | Paalum Pazhamum | 1961-09-09 | |
Movie | Sahodari | 1959-12-11 | |
Movie | Jailppulli | 1957-11-29 | |
Movie | Ponkathir | Ravi | 1953-10-17 |
Movie | Call of Hunger | Mohan | 1952-08-22 |
Movie | Achan | Chandran | 1952-12-24 |