Kamal Haasan
November 7, 1954 (71 years old) in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil-language cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema. An auteur, he is recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is known for introducing new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. The recipient of numerous accolades, he has won the National Film Award four times (three for Best Actor), was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016. Haasan is also known for having starred in the most number of films submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition to his extensive work in Tamil, he has appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also worked in films as a screenwriter, editor, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Kalki 2898-AD as Supreme Yaskin
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Narrator (voice)
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2009 · Eenadu as The Anonymous Caller
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 2025 · Thug Life as Rangaraya Sakthivel
- 2024 · Manorathangal as Narrator
- 2023 · Leo as Vikram (Voice)
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Narrator
- 2022 · Vikram as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
- 2017 · Bigg Boss Telugu as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2013 · Vishwaroopam as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2008 · Dasavatharam as Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 2024 · Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Veerasekaran Senapathy
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as CK Diwakar IRS
- 2015 · Papanasam as Suyambulingam
- 2015 · Uttama Villain as Uttaman/Manoranjan
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Raghavan
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Dr. Sakthivel
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Adult Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- Future · ThalaivarxKH as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- Future · KH 237 as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as