Kamal Haasan
November 7, 1954 (69 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
- 2025 · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 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 · 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
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 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 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 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 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1991 · Gunaa as "Gunaa" Gunasekharan
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- Future · Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel) as Supreme Yaskin
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 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
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Balakrishna (Balu)
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · KH 233 as
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Leo 2 as Vikram
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as Mayor G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 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 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam 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 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 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 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- Future · KH 237 as