Prem Kumar is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He has acted more than 100 films, and played lead roles in 18 films.[2] In 2022 he was appointed as vice-chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.[1]

Premkumar
Born	(1967-09-12) September 12, 1967 (age 54)[1] Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Spouse(s)	Jisha[2]
Children	Jameema[2]
Parent(s)	James Samuel, Jayakumari[2]

Personal life and education

Prem Kumar was born to James Samuel and Jayakumari in Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Ajith Kumar and Prasanna Kumar are his siblings. He received his primary education from Kazhakoottam Govt U.P School, Muslim Boys High School, Kaniyapuram and St. Xavier's College, Thumba. He obtained a degree in Psychology from Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy.

He married Jisha on 12 July 2001.[3] They have a daughter named Jameema.[2]

Awards

• 1993 Kerala State television Award for Best Actor for a telefilm Lambo in Doordarshan.
• He also got Premnazir Award in March 2019

Filmography

Television

• Lambo (Doordarshan)
• Ente Manasaputhri (Asianet)
• Scooter (Doordarshan)
• Comedy Ulsavam (Flowers TV)
• O Henry Stories (Doordarshan Malayalam)
• Mechilpurangal (Doordarshan)

References

External links

• Premkumar at IMDb
• Premkumar at MSI