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 · 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
- 2017 · Bigg Boss Telugu as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 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
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2009 · Eenadu as The Anonymous Caller
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 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 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- Future · KH 237 as
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 2024 · Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Veerasekaran Senapathy
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 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 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Adult Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va 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
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · ThalaivarxKH as
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as