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
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · KH 237 as
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 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
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 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 · 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
- 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
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- Future · Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 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 · 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 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 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 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- Future · Balu Mahendra :: A Conversation as Speaker
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- Future · Thalaivar173xKH235 as