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
- 2025 · Thug Life as Rangaraya Sakthivel
- 2024 · Manorathangal as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2024 · Kalki 2898-AD as Supreme Yaskin
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as
- Future · KHxRK: Reunion as
- 2023 · Leo as Vikram (voice)
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2022 · Vikram as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
- 2017 · Bigg Boss Telugu as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2009 · Unnaipol Oruvan as Common Man
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
- 2003 · Nala Damayanthi as Self
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 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 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Dr. Sakthivel
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as Gopi / Vinod
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Sakalakala Vallavan as Velusamy
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as Ram
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 2024 · Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Veerasekaran Senapathy
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2018 · Vishwaroopam II as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Swami
- 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
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 2004 · Virumaandi as Virumaandi Thevar
- 2003 · Anbe Sivam as Nalla Sivam
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as 'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1994 · Mahanadhi as Krishnaswamy
- 1992 · Thevar Magan as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Singaravelan
- 1991 · Gunaa as Gunaa
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
- 1989 · Vetri Vizha as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 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 · Manakanakku as
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Uruvavugal Maralam as God
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 2018 · Amoli as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Balakrishna 'Balu'
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam 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
- Future · Ilaiyaraaja as Self
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Adult Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as
- Future · KH 237 as
- Future · Kamal's Next as