Kamal Haasan
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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
Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
as Supreme Yaskin
Leo (2023)
as Vikram (voice)
Vikram (2022)
as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 (—)
as Supreme Yaskin
KHxRK: Reunion (—)
Actor
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
as Prabhu
Thug Life (2025)
as Rangaraya Sakthivel
Magalir Mattum (1994)
as Boss from Head Office
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
as Mohan
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Actor
Unarchigal (1976)
Actor
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)
as Gopi / Vinod
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
as Dr. Sakthivel
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
as Common Man
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy
Nayakan (1987)
as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
as Velusamy
Ram Lakshman (1981)
as Ram
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
as Prasad
Chachi 420 (1997)
as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Manmadha Leelai (1976)
as Madhu
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as 'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
Dasavatharam (2008)
as Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Actor
Anbe Sivam (2003)
as Nalla Sivam
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
as Raghavan
Maria, My Darling (1980)
Actor
Hey Ram (2000)
as Saket Ram
Indian (1996)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
16 Vayathinile (1977)
as Chappani
Kuruthipunal (1995)
as Adhi Narayanan
Vikram (1986)
as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Vishwaroopam (2013)
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Sathya (1988)
as Sathyamurthy
Sadma (1983)
as Somprakash/Somu
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Self
Uttama Villain (2015)
as Uttaman/Manoranjan
Marudhanayagam (—)
as Marudhanayagam Pillai
Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
as Kumar
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
as Pammal K. Sambandam
Pasi (1979)
as Self
Aalavandhan (2001)
as Nandu / Vijay kumar
Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
as Major Raja Mannar
Meendum Kokila (1981)
as Subramaniam
Panathukkaga (1974)
as Kumar
Thevar Magan (1992)
as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Kurathi Magan (1972)
Actor
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Saagar (1985)
as Raja
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Vikram 2 (—)
as Vikram
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Actor
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
as Avinasi/Avinash
Thoongaavanam (2015)
as CK Diwakar IRS
Geraftaar (1985)
as Kishen Kumar Khanna
Papanasam (2015)
as Suyambulingam
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Prasanna
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
as Ravi
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
as Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
as Dileep
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
as Balaji
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
as Self (Guest Appearance)
Vishwaroopam II (2018)
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Raja Paarvai (1981)
as Blind Musician
Thenali (2000)
as Thenali Soman
Sattam En Kaiyil (1978)
as Babu / Rathnam
Anbu Thangai (1974)
Actor
Moondram Pirai (1982)
as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
as David / James alias Shankar
Four Friends (2010)
as Self
Dreams of Hind and Camilia (1988)
as (archive footage)
Gunaa (1991)
as Gunaa
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
as Ramalingam
Raaj Tilak (1984)
as Suraj Singh
Avalude Ravukal (1978)
Actor
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Aval Appadithan (1978)
as Arun
Virumaandi (2004)
as Virumaandi Thevar
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Actor
Mahanadhi (1994)
as Krishnaswamy
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
Actor
Nammavar (1994)
as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
as Unemployed graduate
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Nirakudam (1977)
Actor
Subha Sankalpam (1995)
as Dasu
Rani Theni (1982)
Actor
Maro Charitra (1978)
as Balu
Kalaignan (1993)
as Indrajeet
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
as Self
Sreedevi (1977)
Actor
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
as Alavuddin
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977)
Actor
Madanolsavam (1978)
as Raju
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)
as Swami
Daisy (1988)
as James
Indian 3: War Mode (—)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
as Udhayamoorthi
Yeh Desh (1984)
Actor
Eeta (1978)
as Ramu
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
as Ramu
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
Karishmaa (1984)
as Sunny
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Singaravelan (1992)
as Singaravelan
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
as Babu / Kumar
Amoli (2018)
as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
as Dileep
Eenadu (2009)
as The Anonymous Caller
Sagara Sangamam (1983)
as Balakrishna 'Balu'
Aaina (1977)
as Prem Kapoor
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)
as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
Vetri Vizha (1989)
as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
as Bharath
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as Raja
Soora Samhaaram (1988)
as A V Pandian
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
as Selvam
Neeya? (1979)
as Kamal
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986)
as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Simla Special (1982)
as Gopu
Maharasan (1993)
as Vadivelu
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
Sathyam (1976)
Actor
Chanakyan (1989)
as Johnson
Agni Pushpam (1976)
Actor
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
as Murali
Maanavan (1970)
Actor
Paadha Kaanikkai (1962)
as Child Artist
Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977)
Actor
Manakanakku (1986)
Actor
Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
as Vayanadan Thampan
Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
Actor
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu (1978)
Actor
Avargal (1977)
as Janardhan (Johnnie)
Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978)
Actor
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
as Sanjeevi
Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)
as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Sankarlal (1981)
Actor
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
Actor
Celluloid Man (2012)
as Self
Nool Veli (1979)
Actor
Kalyanaraman (1979)
Actor
Kabita (1977)
Actor
Pattampoochi (1975)
Actor
Vrutham (1987)
Actor
Kokila (1977)
as Vijayakumar
Madhura Swapanam (1977)
Actor
Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)
as Chandru
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
Actor
Satyavan Savithri (1977)
Actor
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Actor
Swati Muthyam (1986)
as Sivayya
Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)
as God
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Pyasa Shaitan (1984)
Actor
Kumaara Vijayam (1976)
Actor
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Actor
Thiruvonam (1975)
Actor
Neela Malargal (1979)
as Dr. Chandiran
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
as Madan/Upendra
Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
Actor
Naan Avanillai (1974)
as Appu
Yaadgaar (1984)
Actor
Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
as Rajasekaran
Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985)
as Vishal "Vishy"
Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
Actor
Raasaleela (1975)
Actor
Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
Actor
Ponni (1976)
Actor
Vanambadi (1963)
as Ravi
Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
as Sandeep
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Cameo
KH 237 (—)
Actor
Siva Thaandavam (1977)
Actor
Arangetram (1973)
as Thyagu
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
as Adult Gowrishankar
Sattam (1983)
Actor
Aasheervaadam (1977)
Actor
Malai Sooda Va (1975)
Actor
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
Actor
Aadhya Paadam (1977)
Actor
Anumodhanam (1978)
Actor
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
Actor
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
as Sundaram Rangan
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Self
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
Actor
Savaal (1981)
as Raja Shankar
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Actor
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)
Actor
Aruthu (1976)
Actor
Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
Actor
Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
as Raja
Samasya (1976)
Actor
Nee Ente Lahari (1976)
Actor
Annai Velankanni (1971)
as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
as Ashok / Raja
Anandha Jodhi (1963)
as Child Artist
Aanandham Paramaanandham (1977)
Actor
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Actor
Thangathile Vairam (1975)
Actor
Mattoru Seetha (1975)
Actor
Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976)
Actor
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Actor
Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
Actor
Lalitha (1976)
Actor
Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
Actor
Ezham Rathri (1982)
Actor
Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
Actor
Padakuthira (1978)
Actor
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Actor
Idaya Malar (1976)
Actor
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
as Bus conductor (Cameo)
Ashtamangalyam (1977)
Actor
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
as Aarumugam
Anthiveyilile Ponnu (1982)
Actor
Kanyakumari (1974)
Actor
Guru (1980)
as Guru / Ashok
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
Actor
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
as Velu
Appooppan (1976)
Actor
Swimming Pool (1976)
Actor
Andharangam (1975)
as Kaanthan
Kannum Karalum (1962)
as Child Artist
Paruva kaalam (1974)
Actor
Kamal's Next (—)
Actor
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film (—)
Actor
Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
as Velusamy