Biography
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.
Acted in 175
2000s
- 2003
Manassinakkare
Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
1990s
- 1998
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)
- 1990
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
1980s
- 1989
Lal Americayil
Ravi Varma
- 1988
Dhwani
Justice Rajasekharan Nair
- 1986
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Aadithya Varma
Udayam Padinjaru
Ichittan
- 1985
Ozhivukalam
Das
Vellam
Krishanunny
- 1984
Kurishuyudham
James
Poomadhathe Pennu
Movie
Kadamattathachan
Fr. Paulose/Kadamattathu Kathanar
Vikatakavi
Sankunni Nair
- 1983
Prasnam Gurutharam
Ramamurthy
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Prem Nazir
Marakkillorikkalum
Madhavan Thampi
Mortuary
DySP Rajashekhara Menon
Adhyathe Anuragam
Suresh
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Dr. Menon
Karyam Nissaram
Unnithan
Ente Katha
Sreekumar
Aadhipathyam
Raveendran
Oru Madapravinte Katha
Ravi Prasad
- 1982
Aakrosam
Commissioner Rajashekharan Thambi
Aarambham
Devarajan
Padayottam
Udayan
Ponmudy
Divakaran
Postmortem
Fr. James / Deputy Superintendent of Police
Anguram
Movie
Nagamadathu Thampuratti
Jayadevan
Mazhanilavu
Singapore Menon
- 1981
Adima Changala
Movie
Attimari
Movie
Thakilu Kottampuram
Rajakrishna Kurup
Sanchari
Dhwaja / Sumesh / Suresh
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
Vijayan
- 1980
Nayattu
Rowdy Abdulla
Lava
Ramu
Paalattu Kunjikannan
Palattu Kunjikannan
Thirayum Theeravum
Adv. Premachandran
Ithikkara Pakky
Ithikkara Pakki
Agni Kshethram
Dr. Suresh
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
Movie
Air Hostess
Jayan
1970s
- 1979
Irumbazhikal
Inspector Rajan
- 1978
Jayikkanay Janichavan
Movie
Lisa
Murali
Ee Ganam Marakkumo
Gopi
Thacholi Ambu
Thacholi Ambu
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
Movie
- 1977
Randu Lokam
Movie
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana
Paakkaran
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla
Movie
Sujatha
Surendran
Kannappanunni
Kannappanunni / Durgadasan
Uyarnthavargal
Movie
- 1976
Amrithavaahini
Vijayan
Kamadhenu
Movie
Innale Innu
Movie
Pick Pocket
Chandran
Aayiram Janmangal
Madhavan Nair
Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Maghan
Movie
Vanadevatha
Chandran / Suresh
Panchami
Movie
- 1975
Cheenavala
Pushkaran
Thiruvonam
Movie
Neela ponman
Ivano
Hello Darling
Movie
Picnic
Ravi Varma / Rajagopal
Love Marriage
Madhu
Babu Mon
Unnikrishnan
- 1974
Panchathanthram
Movie
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
Nagan
Poonthenaruvi
Ouseppachan
Chakravakam
Raghavan
Angathattu
Movie
Pattabhishekam
Movie
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
Sethu
Nellu
Raghavan Nair
- 1973
Poymughangal
Movie
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
Prakash
Pacha Nottukal
Paulose
Panchavadi
Movie
Urvashi Bharathi
Movie
Achani
Vasu
Ladies Hostel
Rajan
Ponnapuram Kotta
Movie
Bhadradeepam
Rajasekjaran
Football Champion
Movie
Padmavyooham
Movie
Agnathavasam
Ravindran
- 1972
Brahmachari
Jayachandran
Gandharavakshetram
Gandharvan / Gopalan
Punarjanmam
Aravindan
Miss Mary
Movie
Oru Sundariyude Katha
Maadan / Kuttappan
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
Movie
Taxi Car
CID Nazir
Aromalunni
Aromalunni / Kunjiraman
Manthrakodi
Venu
Maaya
Madhavankutty
Devi
Movie
Aaradimanninte Janmi
K. Sethumadhavan Nair
Nrithasala
Movie
- 1971
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
Vijayan
Ernakulam Junction
Movie
Agnimrigam
Ramesh
Thapaswini
Movie
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Gopalan
Lora Where Are You?
Bernard
C.I.D. Nazir
C.I.D. Nazir
- 1970
Aranazhika Neram
Rajan
Thara
Venugopalan
Pearl View
Lawrence
Thriveni
Shivaraman
Lottery Ticket
Venugopal
Mindapennu
Movie
You Made Me a Communist
Gopalan
Thurukkatha Vathil
Movie
Othenante makan
Ambu
Nizhalattam
Ravi
Saraswathi
Unni Kurup
Moodalmanju
Rajesh / Raju
Vivahitha
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Koottukudumbam
Movie
Danger Biscuit
Movie
Nadhi
Movie
Mooladhanam
Mammootty
Kadalpalam
Murali
Adimakal
'Pottan' Raghavan
Aalmaram
Soman
Kanoor Deluxe
Thirumeni
Rest House
Movie
- 1968
Love in Kerala
Movie
Punnapra Vayalar
Prabhakaran
Padunna Puzha
Jayachandran
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka
Movie
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
Movie
- 1967
Ashwamedham
Mohanan
Ollathu Mathi
Movie
Kasavuthattam
Abu
Naadan Pennu
Movie
Cochin Express
CID Rajan
Pareeksha
Vijayan
Agniputhri
Rajendran
Kunjali Marakkar
Antonio/ Narayana Nair
Ramanan
Ramanan
- 1966
Sthanarthi Saramma
Movie
Anarkali
Prince Salim
Kalyaana Rathriyil?
Rajagopal
- 1965
Murappennu
Balan
Odayil Ninnu
Gopi
Shakunthala
Movie
Kavyamela
Jayadevan
Mayavi
Raghu
Muthalali
Venu/Velu
- 1964
Bhargavi Nilayam
Sasikumar
Karutha Kai
Movie
Kutti Kuppayam
Movie
- 1963
Susheela
Movie
Snapaka Yohannan
Julius
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
Thankachan
- 1962
Laila Majnu
Qais
- 1961
Gnana Sundari
Movie
Unniyarcha
Attumanamel Kunjiraman
1950s
- 1959
Sahodari
Movie
Sollu Thambi Sollu
Chinnathambi
- 1957
Jailppulli
Gopi / Ravi
Padatha Painkili
Thankachan
- 1953
Ponkathir
Ravi
- 1952
Achan
Chandran
Visappinte Vili
Mohan
Marumakal
Movie