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).
Veluthedathu Muhammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil.
Harikrishnans is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language mystery comedy film written and directed by Fazil. The film was produced and distributed by Suchitra Mohanlal under the production company Pranavam Arts, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal in the title roles. Juhi Chawla, Innocent, Shamili, Nedumudi Venu, Cochin Haneefa, Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju and Kunchacko Boban play the supporting cast. The film received a great pre-release hype due to the combined screen presence of Mohanlal and Mammootty, and was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. It was later dubbed into Tamil with the same name.
Kadathanadan Ambadi is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film Thacholi Othenan and the 1970 film Othenente Makan. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role, along with Prem Nazir, Swapna, and Raadhu. A few shots from Thacholi Othenan were shown in this film. Kadathanadan Ambadi was released after the death of Prem Nazir.
Megham (transl. Cloud) is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Priyadarshan, written by T. Damodaran, produced by Suresh Balaje and distributed by Mohanlal through Pranavam Movies. It stars Mammootty, Dileep, Priya Gill, Pooja Batra, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, Captain Raju and Cochin Haneefa. The music was composed by Ouseppachan.
Inakkili is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by M. D. George. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sasikala, Balan K. Nair and Cochin Haneefa in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Manya Mahajanangale is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. T. Abu and produced by Alavi N. The film stars Mammootty, Chithra, Prem Nazir and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Premji. The film has musical score by Shyam and M. G. Radhakrishnan. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai.
Itha Oru Dhikkari is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Raju Rahim is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Raghavan, Bahadoor and G. K. Pillai in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Aval Oru Devaalayam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Ivan Oru Simham is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Sukumaran and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Aarambham is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, written by Cochin Haneefa, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. with an ensemble cast starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, K. P. Ummer, Srividya, Sumalatha and Rajalakshmi. The film has a musical score by unusually using four music directors, namely Shyam, A. T. Ummer, K. J. Joy and Shankar–Ganesh, each of whom directed one song each. The cinematography was handled by N. A. Thara, while editing was done by K. Sankunni.
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Cochin Haneefa and produced by Muhammed Mannil. The film stars Mammootty, Urvashi, Lissy and Cochin Haneefa. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Piriyilla Naam is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir and Shankar, supported by Jose, Jose Prakash and Krishnachandran. The film's score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Aattakalasam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by J. Sasikumar, written by Salim Cherthala, and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Mohanlal, Prem Nazir, and Lakshmi. The film features music composed by Raveendran. Aattakalasam was a blockbuster at the box office.
Ee Yugam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Hari and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Kodungattu is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, K. P. Ummer, Jose Prakash, and Srividya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Himam (transl. Snow) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat.
Oru Madapravinte Katha is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Alleppey Ashraf. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Sankaradi and Shubha. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
