Kamal Haasan
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 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 · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 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 · 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
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 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 · 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 Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 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 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 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 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 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 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- Future · Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- 2018 · Bigg Boss 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
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sattam 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 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 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 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 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 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 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 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Ponni 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 · Samasya 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 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · KH 237 as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi 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
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- Future · Balu Mahendra :: A Conversation as Speaker