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
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2017 · Bigg Boss Telugu as Self
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as
- 2015 · Uttama Villain as Uttaman/Manoranjan
- 2013 · Vishwaroopam as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 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 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 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
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Dr. Sakthivel
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as CK Diwakar IRS
- 2015 · Papanasam as Suyambulingam
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 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)
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Balakrishna 'Balu'
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self
- 2018 · Amoli as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as Gopi / Vinod
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Uruvavugal Maralam as God
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 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 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as Ram
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling 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 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 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 · Aadu Puli Attam 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 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 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 · 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 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 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
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam
- Future · KHxRK: Reunion as
- Future · Ilaiyaraaja as Self
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- Future · KH 237 as
- Future · Kamal's Next as