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 Naicker
- 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
- 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
- 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 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
- 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 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 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 Pandyan / Avvai Shanmugi
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1991 · Gunaa as "Gunaa" Gunasekharan
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- Future · Kalki Part 2 (Kalki 2898 AD sequel) as Supreme Yaskin
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 2026 · A6 as
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 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 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- Future · KH 237 as