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