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
- 2024 · Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Veerasekaran Senapathy
- 2024 · Kalki 2898-AD as Supreme Yaskin
- 2023 · Leo as Vikram (Voice)
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Narrator
- 2022 · Vikram as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
- 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
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 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 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 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
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Dr. Sakthivel
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 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"
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- Future · Ilaiyaraaja as Self
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- Future · KHxRK: Reunion as
- 2025 · Thug Life as Rangaraya Sakthivel
- 2024 · Manorathangal as Narrator
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Narrator (voice)
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Adult Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- Future · KH 237 as
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 2009 · Eenadu as The Anonymous Caller
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as