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Prem Kumar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth2 June

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseHamsadhwani

FamilyTwo sons: Kaushik Sundram and P. Sanjeeth Sundaram

Prem Kumar Biography

Prem Kumar is an Indian actor from Chennai who has worked across Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films as well as television and streaming. He began his film on‑

Early life and background

Prem Kumar was born on 2 June in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is an Indian national who continues to be based in his hometown. His family includes a late father who served as a Deputy Superintendent of Police. He is the grandson of the late Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi. Prem has a sister. He is married to Hamsadhwani and the couple have two sons, Kaushik Sundram and P. Sanjeeth Sundaram.

Career

Prem Kumar began his on‑screen career in Tamil cinema. His film debut came in 1996 with Naattupura, in which he played the role of Velpandi. He moved into television and became known to TV audiences with his work on the serial Anni in 2001, portraying the character Muthiah Ramanathan. Over the years Prem has worked across Tamil, Telugu and Kannada projects, building a profile in both films and television.

On the streaming front, he appears in the 2022 Amazon Prime Video series Suzhal, where he played the character Vadivelu. That series was released on 17 June 2022.

Recognition and awards

In 2018 Prem Kumar received the V4 MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the film Vikramvedha. Beyond formal awards, he gained public attention in 2006 when he won the reality dance competition Jodi No 1 (season 1), partnered with actress Pooja, who had been his co‑star on the TV serial Annamalai.

Public profile

Prem is publicly visible on social media and shares fitness content, reflecting an interest in maintaining his health and physique. He is known to enjoy cricket in his leisure time. He has also shown admiration for other performers; he has spoken about being a fan of the late actor Rishi Kapoor.

Prem has been involved in industry affairs as well. He took part in the Nadigar Sangam elections held on 18 October 2015 and was elected as a member of the organisation's executive committee.

Personal life

Prem follows a non‑vegetarian diet. His wife, Hamsadhwani, is identified as an entrepreneur. Prem has noted that his wife is related to singer Harish Raghavendra. The couple married on 25 June (year not specified in the available information).

Latest updates

In addition to earlier film and television work, Prem’s recent screen credit includes the OTT series Suzhal (2022), released on Amazon Prime Video, where he played Vadivelu. His established presence across film, television and streaming reflects a career that spans traditional and newer formats of the South Indian entertainment industry.

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Recent Work

Suzhal

OTT web series in which he played the character Vadivelu; released on Amazon Prime Video on 17 June 2022.

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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Naattupura (1996) as Velpandi
  2. Television role in Anni (2001) as Muthiah Ramanathan
  3. Won Jodi No 1 (season 1) in 2006
  4. V4 MGR Sivaji Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Vikramvedha (2018)
  5. Elected to Nadigar Sangam executive committee (18 October 2015)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prem Kumar born?

Prem Kumar was born on 2 June.

What is Prem Kumar known for?

Prem Kumar is known for actor.

What is Prem Kumar’s marital status?

Prem Kumar's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Prem Kumar married to?

Prem Kumar is publicly listed as married to Hamsadhwani.