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