Prem Nazir
Born December 16, 1929 (Age: 96)
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Chirayinkeezhu, Travancore
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.
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.
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Filmography
Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
1998
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as Ithikkara Pakki (Photo appearance)
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Age: 68
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
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as Payyappilly Chanthu Gurukkal
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Age: 60
Lal Americayil
1989
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as Ravi Varma
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Age: 59
Dhwani
1988
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as Justice Rajasekharan Nair
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Age: 59
Udayam Padinjaru
1986
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as Ichittan
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Age: 56
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Manya Mahajanangale
1985
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Age: 55
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Nerariyum Nerathu
1985
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as Rajan
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Age: 55
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Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
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Age: 55
Ozhivukalam
1985
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as Das
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Age: 55
Vellam
1985
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as Krishanunny
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Age: 55
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Alakadalinakkare
1984
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as Yusaph
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Age: 54
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Manithali
1984
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as Kunjumuhammed
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Age: 54
Poomadhathe Pennu
1984
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Age: 54
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Makale Mappu Tharu
1984
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as Bhaskaran
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Age: 54
Vikatakavi
1984
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as Sankunni Nair
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Age: 54
Prasnam Gurutharam
1983
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as Ramamurthy
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Age: 53
Mortuary
1983
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as DySP Rajashekhara Menon
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Age: 53
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Aashrayam
1983
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as
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Age: 53
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Justice Raja
1983
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as Rajashekharan / Gopi
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Age: 53
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Keni
1982
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as Rajendran
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Age: 52
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Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
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as Gopinath
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Age: 52
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Chambalkadu
1982
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Age: 52
Anguram
1982
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Age: 52
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Idiyum Minnalum
1982
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Age: 52
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Thenum Vayambum
1981
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as V. C. Menon
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Age: 51
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Kadathu
1981
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as Gopinath
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Age: 51
Adima Changala
1981
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Age: 51
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Parvathy
1981
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as Urumeez
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Age: 51
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Vida Parayum Munpe
1981
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as Madhavan Kutty
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Age: 51
Attimari
1981
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Age: 51
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Thadavara
1981
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Age: 51
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Sangharsham
1981
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as Rajasekharan
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Age: 51
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
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as Rajakrishna Kurup
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Age: 51
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Asthamikkatha Pakalukal
1981
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as Prabhakaran
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Age: 51
Sanchari
1981
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as Suresh / Sumesh
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Age: 51
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
1981
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as Vijayan
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Age: 51
Nayattu
1980
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as Rowdy Abdulla
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Age: 50
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Anthappuram
1980
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Age: 50
Lava
1980
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as Ramu
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Age: 50
Paalattu Kunjikannan
1980
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as Palattu Kunjikannan
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Age: 50
Thirayum Theeravum
1980
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as Adv. Premachandran
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Age: 50
Ithikkara Pakky
1980
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as Ithikkara Pakki
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Age: 50
Agni Kshethram
1980
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as Dr. Suresh
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Age: 50
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Love in Singapore
1980
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as Premachandran
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Age: 50
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal
1980
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Age: 50
Air Hostess
1980
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as Jayan
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Age: 50
Jayikkanay Janichavan
1978
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as
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Age: 49
Lisa
1978
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as Murali
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Age: 48
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Snehathinte Mukhangal
1978
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as Sreedharan
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Age: 48
Ee Ganam Marakkumo
1978
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as Gopi
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Age: 48
Thacholi Ambu
1978
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as Thacholi Ambu
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Age: 48
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Kadathanaattu Maakkam
1978
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as Kannan/Nambeeshan
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Age: 48
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Mudramothiram
1978
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Age: 48
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978
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Age: 48
Randu Lokam
1977
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Age: 48
Acharam Ammini osaram Omana
1977
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as Paakkaran
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Age: 48
Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla
1977
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Age: 47
Sujatha
1977
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as Surendran
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Age: 47
Kannappanunni
1977
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as Kannappanunni / Durgadasan
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Age: 47
Uyarnthavargal
1977
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Age: 47
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Vishukkani
1977
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Age: 47
Hello Darling
1975
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Age: 45
Picnic
1975
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Age: 45
Panchathanthram
1974
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Age: 45
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
1974
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as Nagan
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Age: 45
Poonthenaruvi
1974
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as Ouseppachan
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Age: 44
Chakravakam
1974
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as Raghavan
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Age: 44
Angathattu
1974
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Age: 44
Pattabhishekam
1974
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Age: 44
Ponnapuram Kotta
1974
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Age: 44
Nellu
1974
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as Raghavan Nair
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Age: 44
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Thumbolarcha
1974
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as Aromal Chekavar
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Age: 44
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
1974
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as Sethu
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Age: 44
Poymughangal
1973
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Age: 43
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973
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as Prakash
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Age: 43
Pacha Nottukal
1973
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as Paulose
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Age: 43
Panchavadi
1973
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Age: 43
Urvashi Bharathi
1973
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Age: 43
Achani
1973
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Age: 43
Ladies Hostel
1973
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as Rajan
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Age: 43
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Kaalachakram
1973
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as Ravi
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Age: 43
Bhadradeepam
1973
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as Rajasekjaran
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Age: 43
Padmavyooham
1973
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Age: 43
Football Champion
1973
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Age: 43
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Panitheeratha Veedu
1973
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as Jose
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Age: 43
Agnathavasam
1973
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as Ravindran
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Age: 43
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Postmane Kananilla
1972
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as Ramu
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Age: 42
Brahmachari
1972
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as Jayachandran
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Age: 42
Gandharavakshetram
1972
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as Gandharvan / Gopalan
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Age: 42
Punarjanmam
1972
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as Aravindan
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Age: 42
Miss Mary
1972
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Age: 42
Oru Sundariyude Katha
1972
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as Maadan / Kuttappan
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Age: 42
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
1972
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Age: 42
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Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka
1972
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as Jayadevan
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Age: 42
Taxi Car
1972
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as CID Nazir
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Age: 42
Aromalunni
1972
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as Aromalunni / Kunjiraman
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Age: 42
Manthrakodi
1972
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as Venu
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Age: 42
Maaya
1972
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as Madhavankutty
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Age: 42
Devi
1972
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Age: 42
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
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as K. Sethumadhavan Nair
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Age: 42
Nirthasala
1972
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Age: 42
Ernakulam Junction
1971
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Age: 41
Agnimrigam
1971
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as Ramesh
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Age: 41
Anubhavangal Palichakal
1971
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as Gopalan
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Age: 41
Lora Where Are You?
1971
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as Bernard
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Age: 41
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Neethi
1971
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Age: 41
Thara
1970
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as Venugopalan
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Age: 41
Thriveni
1970
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as Shivaraman
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Age: 40
Lottery Ticket
1970
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as Venugopal
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Age: 40
Mindapennu
1970
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Age: 40
Thurukkatha Vathil
1970
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Age: 40
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Ezhuthatha Katha
1970
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as Prathapachandran
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Age: 40
Moodalmanju
1970
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as Rajesh / Raju
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Age: 40
Koottukudumbam
1969
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Age: 39
Danger Biscuit
1969
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Age: 39
Nadhi
1969
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Age: 39
Mooladhanam
1969
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as Mammootty
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Age: 39
Kadalpalam
1969
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as Murali
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Age: 39
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Rahasyam
1969
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as Babu/cid
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Age: 39
Rest House
1969
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Age: 39
Kanoor Deluxe
1969
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as Thirumeni
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Age: 39
Aalmaram
1969
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as Soman
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Age: 39
Adimakal
1969
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as 'Pottan' Raghavan
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Age: 39
Kodungallooramma
1968
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as Kovalan
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Age: 38
Love in Kerala
1968
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Age: 38
Punnapra Vayalar
1968
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as Prabhakaran
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Age: 38
Padunna Puzha
1968
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as Jayachandran
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Age: 38
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka
1968
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Age: 38
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
1968
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Age: 38
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Thulabharam
1968
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as Ramu
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Age: 38
Sthanarthi Saramma
1966
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Age: 36
Murappennu
1965
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as Balan
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Age: 36
Odayil Ninnu
1965
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as Gopi
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Age: 35
Shakunthala
1965
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Age: 35
Kavyamela
1965
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as Jayadevan
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Age: 35
Mayavi
1965
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as Raghu
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Age: 35
Muthalali
1965
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as Venu/Velu
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Age: 35
Bhargavi Nilayam
1964
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as Sasikumar
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Age: 34
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Pazhassi Raja
1964
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as Kannavathu Nambiar
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Age: 34
Karutha Kai
1964
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Age: 34
Kutti Kuppayam
1964
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Age: 34
Susheela
1963
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Age: 33
Snapaka Yohannan
1963
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as Julius
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Age: 33
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
1963
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as Thankachan
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Age: 33
Laila Majnu
1962
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as Qais
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Age: 32
Gnana Sundari
1961
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Age: 32
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961
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Age: 31
Unniyarcha
1961
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as Attumanamel Kunjiraman
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Age: 31
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Thilakam
1960
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Age: 30
Sahodari
1959
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Age: 29
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Ulagam Sirikirathu
1959
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Age: 29
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Chathurangam
1959
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Age: 29
Sollu Thambi Sollu
1959
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as Chinnathambi
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Age: 29
Ponkathir
1953
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as Ravi
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Age: 23