Born on 30th March 1947, just a few months before our country got independence was the legendary icon Tiger Prabhakar. Known to have worked in over 450 films, this actor has contributed immensely to Sandalwood. Unfortunately, the late actor met his untimely demise in the year 2001. Having said that, who said we can’t cherish this actor’s calibre through his classic movies, right? By the end of this list, there will be a smile on your face thanks to the nostalgia that this veteran will set in for you.

The 1995 film Yama Kinkara was one such film, in which Prabhakar’s talents shined brightly as an actor as well as a director. The story revolves around an assistant of Lord Yama’s, who falls in love with a girl whose life is sent to take!

A hit film of yesteryear’s, in which Prabhakar had shared screen space with the Karate King Shankar Nag, watch the Dharmatma to see the two veterans on-screen once again.

Did you know that this actor got the name Kannada Prabhakar, after playing many roles of a villain in Chiranjeevi’s films? His 1991 film Keralida Kesari, saw him as a vengeful brother, who falls in love with the villain’s sister. Don’t miss watching the film, it’s super interesting.

Another classic hit of the birthday superstar. An excellent mix of cast and story, Tiger Prabhakar’s 1993 film Jailor Jaganath is a must-watch film. Stream it on ZEE5 now to show your love and support to the late megastar.

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Continue the Kannada Prabhakar streak by watching his blockbuster, Mahendra Varma, streaming for free on ZEE5.