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 Self - Narrator (voice)
- 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 Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2022 · Vikram as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self
- 2017 · Bigg Boss Telugu as Self
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 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
- 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 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as 'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 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 · 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
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 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 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as Gopi / Vinod
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Balakrishna 'Balu'
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Uruvavugal Maralam as God
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Sakalakala Vallavan as Velusamy
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as Ram
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Adult Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · KHxRK: Reunion as
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2018 · Amoli as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 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 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Ilaiyaraaja as Self
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam
- Future · KH 237 as
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as