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
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 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
- 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
- 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 · 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
- 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 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 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 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 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 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel) as Supreme Yaskin
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 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
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · KH 237 as
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 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 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)