This actor’s stardom was more than Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, worked with over 80 actresses, gave 50 blockbusters, died due to…, he is…, not Rajesh Khanna

No superstar including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Aamir Khan has been able to surpass his record of most blockbusters yet.

Even though it has been over 35 years since this legendary actor passed away, but his achievements are still continue to be a topic of discussion. Do you know before Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Shah Rukh Khan, this actor was considered India’s first superstar and made records that are still impossible to touch even today? We are talking about Prem Nazir, The 50s superstar of Malayalam cinema.

Prem Nazir is also renowned to be the one who brought the golden era of Malayalam cinema. His acting was so impressive that ever director of that time wanted to cast him in their movies.

Speaking of his milestones, Nazir has set numerous records, including starring in the most films, playing the most double and triple roles and working with the same heroine in about 130 films. In fact, in 1979, around 39 of his films were released in the same year.

Nazir has collaborated with 85 different heroines throughout his career. By 1975, he had worked with actress Sheela in 130 films, as he considered her as his lucky charm. He also played double roles in over 40 films and appeared in triple roles in three of them.

Prem Nazir has worked in over 700 films as lead actor with 50 of these being blockbusters. No superstar including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Aamir Khan has able to surpass his record.

By the 80s, Nazir moved to do supporting characters but still managed to give hits with his wonderful performances. His charm began to fade away when his contemporaries like Mammootty and Mohanlal were starting to appeal the audiences more.

In 1989, Prem Nazir contracted measles and passed away at the age of 59. His last release was Priyadarshan’s Kadathanadan Ambadi, released in 1990.