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 Narrator
- 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 · 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 · Papanasam as Suyambulingam
- 2015 · Uttama Villain as Uttaman/Manoranjan
- 2013 · Vishwaroopam as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
- 2012 · Celluloid Man as Self
- 2010 · Manmadhan Ambu as Major Raja Mannar
- 2010 · Four Friends as Self
- 2009 · Eenadu as The Anonymous Caller
- 2005 · Mumbai Xpress as Avinasi/Avinash
- 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
- 2001 · Aalavandhan as Nandu / Vijay kumar
- 2000 · Thenali as Thenali Soman
- 1998 · Kadhala Kadhala as Ramalingam
- 1997 · Chachi 420 as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
- 1996 · Avvai Shanmugi as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Adhi Narayanan
- 1995 · Subha Sankalpam as Dasu
- 1995 · Sathi Leelavathi as Shaktivel
- 1994 · Magalir Mattum as Boss from Head Office
- 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
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Udhayamoorthi
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as A V Pandian
- 1988 · Daisy as James
- 1988 · Sathya as Sathyamurthy
- 1987 · Nayakan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as Ramu
- 1987 · Vrutham as
- 1986 · Punnagai Mannan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
- 1986 · Naanum Oru Thozhilali as Bharath
- 1986 · Swati Muthyam as Sivayya
- 1985 · Japanil Kalyanaraman as
- 1985 · Geraftaar as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- 1985 · Saagar as Raja
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Kumar
- 1985 · Kaakki Sattai as Murali
- 1984 · Karishmaa as Sunny
- 1984 · Raaj Tilak as Suraj Singh
- 1984 · Yeh Desh as
- 1983 · Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu as Bus conductor (Cameo)
- 1983 · Sagara Sangamam as Bala Krishna "Balu"
- 1982 · Sanam Teri Kasam as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
- 1982 · Simla Special as Gopu
- 1981 · Tik Tik Tik as Dileep
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as Blind Musician
- 1981 · Ram Lakshman as
- 1981 · Meendum Kokila as Subramaniam
- 1980 · Varumayin Niram Sivappu as Sundaram Rangan
- 1979 · Pasi as Self
- 1979 · Nool Veli as
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Alavuddin
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Raja
- 1979 · Neeya? as Kamal
- 1978 · Thappu Thalangal as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
- 1978 · Aval Appadithan as Arun
- 1978 · Vayasu Pilichindi as Prabhu
- 1978 · Sattam En Kaiyil as Babu / Rathnam
- 1978 · Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as
- 1978 · Nizhal Nijamagirathu as Sanjeevi
- 1978 · Madanolsavam as Raju
- 1977 · Naam Pirandha Mann as
- 1977 · 16 Vayathinile as Chappani
- 1977 · Ashtamangalyam as
- 1977 · Avargal as Janardhan (Johnnie)
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as Aarumugam
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Moondru Mudichu as Balaji
- 1976 · Anthuleni Katha as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- 1976 · Agni Pushpam as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Prasanna
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1974 · Panathukkaga as Kumar
- 1974 · Aval Oru Thodar Kathai as Prasad
- 1974 · Anbu Thangai as
- 1974 · Kanyakumari as
- 1974 · Paruva kaalam as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Thyagu
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as
- Future · KH 237 as
- 1987 · Kaadhal Parisu as Mohan
- 1983 · Sadma as Somprakash/Somu
- 1983 · Zara Si Zindagi as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
- 1982 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as Velu (Sam)
- 1982 · Anthiveyilile Ponnu as
- 1981 · Sankarlal as
- 1981 · Ek Duuje Ke Liye as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Chandru
- 1978 · Aval Viswasthayayirunnu as
- 1977 · Aadhya Paadam as
- 1977 · Aaina as Prem Kapoor
- 1972 · Kurathi Magan as
- 1970 · Maanavan as
- 1963 · Anandha Jodhi as Child Artist
- 1962 · Kannum Karalum as Child Artist
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as Selvam (Child Artist)
- Future · Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 as Supreme Yaskin
- Future · Kamal's Next as
- 2024 · Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Veerasekaran Senapathy
- 2018 · Mega Icons as Self
- 2018 · Amoli as Narrator (Tamil)
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as CK Diwakar IRS
- 2010 · Four Friends as Himself (Cameo)
- 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
- 2002 · Panchatanthiram as Ramachandramurthy
- 2002 · Pammal K. Sambandam as Pammal K. Sambandam
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Self (Guest Appearance)
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Saket Ram
- 1996 · Indian as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
- 1994 · Nammavar as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
- 1989 · Indrudu Chandrudu as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
- 1988 · Dreams of Hind and Camilia as (archive footage)
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Unemployed graduate
- 1986 · Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- 1986 · Vikram as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
- 1985 · Dekha Pyar Tumhara as Vishal "Vishy"
- 1984 · Yaadgaar as
- 1984 · Ek Nai Paheli as Sandeep
- 1983 · Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey as
- 1982 · Maattuvin Chattangale as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as Velusamy
- 1981 · Thillu Mullu as Cameo
- 1980 · Maria, My Darling as
- 1979 · Neela Malargal as Dr. Chandiran
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1978 · Eeta as Ramu
- 1978 · Sigappu Rojakkal as Dileep
- 1978 · Vayanadan Thampan as Vayanadan Thampan
- 1978 · Padakuthira as
- 1978 · Maro Charitra as Balu
- 1978 · Anumodhanam as
- 1978 · Kaathirunna Nimisham as
- 1977 · Kokila as Vijayakumar
- 1977 · Aadu Puli Attam as
- 1977 · Aanandham Paramaanandham as
- 1977 · Ormakal Marikkumo? as
- 1977 · Nirakudam as
- 1977 · Sreedevi as
- 1977 · Madhura Swapanam as
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1976 · Nee Ente Lahari as
- 1976 · Kumaara Vijayam as
- 1976 · Kuttavum Shikshayum as
- 1976 · Sathyam as
- 1976 · Swimming Pool as
- 1976 · Aruthu as
- 1976 · Samasya as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Madhu
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Njan Ninne Premikkunnu as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1963 · Vanambadi as Ravi
- Future · Marudhanayagam as Marudhanayagam Pillai
- 1962 · Parthal Pasi Theerum as Babu / Kumar
- Future · Vikram 2 as Vikram
- 2018 · Bigg Boss as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Self - Host
- 2017 · Bigg Boss as Host
- 2005 · Rama Shama Bhama as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
- 1993 · Kalaignan as Indrajeet
- 1993 · Maharasan as Vadivelu
- 1989 · Chanakyan as Johnson
- 1987 · Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu as Self
- 1986 · Manakanakku as
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as Ashok / Raja
- 1985 · Oru Kaidhiyin Diary as David / James alias Shankar
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as Madan/Upendra
- 1984 · Pyasa Shaitan as
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya as
- 1982 · Ezham Rathri as
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Rajasekaran
- 1981 · Savaal as Raja Shankar
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Guru as Guru / Ashok
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1980 · Ullasa Paravaigal as Ravi
- 1979 · Azhiyatha Kolangal as Adult Gowrishankar
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Sigappukkal Mookkuthi as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as Velu
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Avalude Ravukal as
- 1977 · Satyavan Savithri as
- 1977 · Kabita as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Aasheervaadam as
- 1976 · Lalitha as
- 1976 · Ponni as
- 1976 · Idaya Malar as
- 1976 · Unarchigal as
- 1976 · Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu as
- 1976 · Appooppan as
- 1975 · Mattoru Seetha as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1962 · Paadha Kaanikkai as Child Artist
- Future · Indian 3: War Mode as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
- 1975 · Andharangam as Kaanthan
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Raja
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1974 · Vishnu Vijayam as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as Appu
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
- Future · Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film as
- Future · ThalaivarxKH as