Prem Nazir was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. A popular cultural icon of Kerala, Nazir is often referred to as Nithyaharitha Nayakan. Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film Marumakal. He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, Visappinte Vili (1952).
Sreeraama Pattaabhishekam is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. K. Ramu and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vasanthi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. The film was dubbed into Hindi as Prabhu Jai Shri Ram.
Snapaka Yohannan is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film about John the Baptist, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jose Prakash, Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, S. P. Pillai, K. V. Shanthi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan.
Ladies Hostel is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Dr. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The film was remade in Tamil as Then Sinduthe Vaanam starring Sivakumar and Jayachithra.
Merryland Studio is an Indian film studio based in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was the second film studio in Kerala, established in 1950 by former Trivandrum mayor and businessman P. Subramaniam. He produced 70 films, 59 of them directed by himself. He was active between 1951 – 1979. The studio's home productions were made under the company Neela Productions. Merryland Studio was famous for their professional rivalry with Kunchacko's Udaya Studio, the first film studio in Kerala. They resumed film production under the newly christened company Merryland Cinemas, debuting with Hridayam (2022).
Padatha Painkili is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language drama film based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey and directed by P. Subramaniam from a screenplay by Varkey. The film revolves around marriage and dowry problems. It depicts the machinations of a wicked, though wealthy man, against a poverty-stricken, God-fearing school master, with the final defeat of evil in the end. It stars Prem Nazir, Miss Kumari and Shanthi.
Visappinte Vili is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan Rao and produced by Kunchacko and K. V. Koshi under the banner of K&K Combines. It stars Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kumari Thankam, Pankajavalli, Nanukuttan, Mathappan, S. P. Pillai and Baby Girija.
C.I.D. is a 1955 Indian Malayalam film made for Merryland Studio by director M. Krishnan Nair which stars Prem Nazir, Miss Kumari, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair and Kumari Thankam. It is generally considered as the first crime thriller movie in Malayalam.
Sasidharan is a 1950 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by T Janaki Ram and produced by Swami Narayanan. The film stars Nagavally R. S. Kurup, N. P. Chellappan Nair and Miss Kumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by P. Kalinga Rao. It is the first Malayalam film adaptation of a popular stage play. It is debut Malayalam film of P. Kalinga Rao, T. Janakiram, Aranmula Ponnamma, S. P. Pillai, N. P. Chellappan Nair, Kaviyoor Revamma, P. Mohankumari, and lyricist Thumpamon Padmanabhankutty.
Chechi is a 1950 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by T. Janaki Ram and produced by Swami Narayanan. The film stars Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair and Miss Kumari in lead roles. The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title Nadigai and was released in 1951. It is the debut film of music director G. K. Venkatesh, playback singer T. A. Lakshmi and director T. Janakiram. It is known for the classical-based song "Kalitha Kalamaya Kailasavasa".
Balyasakhi is a 1954 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Antony Mitradas and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan and lyrics were written by Thirunainarkurichy Madhavan Nair.
Avan Varunnu is a 1954 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Puthradharmam is a 1954 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimal Kumar and produced by K. V. Koshy. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by P. S. Divakar.
Aniyathi is a 1955 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. The popular song "Kunkuma Chaaraninju" is from this movie. Miss Kumari won Madras Film Fans Association Award for Best Actress (1956) for her performance in the film.
Avar Unarunnu is a 1956 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by G. Govindapillai. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. It also stars Sathyan and Bahadoor. The lyrics were written by Pala Narayanan Nair and Vayalar Rama Varma. The musical score was by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Mathravadi is a 1956 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Kumari Thankam in lead roles. The film had musical score by Brother Laxmanan and lyrics by Thirunainarkurichy Madhavan Nair.
Jailppulli is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. It was released on 3 October 1957.
Achanum Makanum is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimal Kumar. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. It is the first movie of actor Jagathy Sreekumar.
Mariakutty is a 1958 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. It is based on Varkey's 1957 novel of the same name.
Amrithavaahini is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was a remake of the 1963 Telugu movie Punarjanma which was also remade in Tamil in 1970 as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Hindi in 1970 as Khilona.
