Kamal Haasan
November 7, 1954 (70 years old) in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Kamal Haasan 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 finest actors 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, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Thug Life as Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker
- 2024 · Manorathangal as Narrator
- 2024 · Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Veerasekaran Senapathy
- 2024 · Kalki 2898-AD as Supreme Yaskin
- 2023 · Leo as Vikram (voice)
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Narrator (voice)
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Narrator
- 2022 · Vikram as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2017 · Bigg Boss Telugu as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as CK Diwakar IRS
- 2015 · Papanasam as Suyambulingam
- 2015 · Uttama Villain as Uttaman/Manoranjan
- 2013 · Vishwaroopam as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2009 · Eenadu as The Anonymous Caller
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2008 · Dasavatharam as Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Raghavan
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Pandyan / Avvai Shanmugi
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- Future · Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel) as Supreme Yaskin
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · KH 237 as