Prem (Kannada actor)

Prem
Prem Kumar in 2007 Kannada film ′Pallakki′
Born
Prem Kumar

18 April 1975 (1975-04-18) (age 49)
Karnataka, India
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Prem Kumar (born 18 April 1975), known mononymously as Prem, also popularly called as Nenapirali Prem, is an Indian actor and producer who works in Kannada films. He made his acting debut through the film Praana (2004).[1] However, his major break came through the film Nenapirali (2005) for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Since then, Prem is largely offered films with romantic theme thereby, earning the title Lovely Star in Kannada cinema.[2] Prem also produced the film Pallakki (2007) besides acting in the lead role.

Prem's other notable films include Jothe Jotheyali (2006), Pallakki (2007), Gunavantha (2007), Savi Savi Nenapu (2010) , Charminar (2013), for which he won his second Filmfare award, Chowka (2017) and Premam Poojyam (2021), which marks his 25th film as an actor.[3]

  1. ^ "Many lessons learned". Bangalore Mirror.com. 6 September 2010.
  2. ^ Suresh, Sunayana. "20 years, 25 films and so much to be grateful for, says Lovely Star Prem". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Prem's 25th film culminates in a journey called Premam Poojyam". Times of India. 9 November 2021.