Kamal Haasan
November 7, 1954 (70 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 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 · 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
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 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'
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- Future · Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel) as Supreme Yaskin
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- Future · Balu Mahendra :: A Conversation as Speaker
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- Future · KH 237 as
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Yaetta as Ramu
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha 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 · 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
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Kamal's Next as