Kamal Haasan
November 7, 1954 (70 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 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 · 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
- 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)
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 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 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- Future · Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- Future · Sabaash Naidu as Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi)
- 2025 · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 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 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Kaithi 2 as Vikram
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 2009 · Eenadu as The Anonymous Caller
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam 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 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- Future · KH 237 as
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- Future · Balu Mahendra :: A Conversation as Speaker