Kamal Haasan
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Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician, currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu. Among the most prominent and celebrated film auteurs in modern Indian cinema, his body of work spans over 240 films across six decades in a wide array of languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali. In addition to his extensive work as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist, he has also worked as an assistant director, choreographer, editor, make-up artist, narrator, television host, and film distributor. In 1987, he founded a literary magazine, Maiam, which he edited, while also writing over 100 poems and some books. He was conferred the Kalaimamani in 1978, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014, and the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) by the Government of France in 2016. Haasan has also won the National Film Award four times (including three for Best Actor), and is also known for having starred in the most number of films (7) submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2025, he was invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to become a member of its actors' branch.
Known for
Credits
Leo (2023)
as Vikram (voice)
Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
as Supreme Yaskin
Vikram (2022)
as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Thug Life (2025)
as Rangaraya Sakthivel
Hey Ram (2000)
as Saket Ram
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 (—)
as Supreme Yaskin
Magalir Mattum (1994)
as Boss from Head Office
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
KHxRK: Reunion (—)
Actor
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
as Self
Soora Samhaaram (1988)
as ACP Athi Veerapandiyan
Thenali (2000)
as Thenali Soman
Vikram (1986)
as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Nayakan (1987)
as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
as Common Man
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
as Dr. Sakthivel
Sattam (1983)
as Raja
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
as Udhayamoorthi
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
as Michael / Madanagopal / Kameshwaran / Subramaniam Raju
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
as Alavuddin
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Actor
Thevar Magan (1992)
as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as 'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Self
Kuruthipunal (1995)
as Adhi Narayanan
Aalavandhan (2001)
as Nandu / Vijay
Anbe Sivam (2003)
as Nalla Sivam
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)
as Swami
Vetri Vizha (1989)
as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Kurathi Magan (1972)
as Ashok
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
as Pammal K. Sambandam
Kalaignan (1993)
as Indrajeet
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Actor
Singaravelan (1992)
as Singaravelan
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
as Prabhu
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
as Ramalingam
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
as Unemployed graduate
Marudhanayagam (—)
as Marudhanayagam Pillai
Eenadu (2009)
as The Anonymous Caller
Papanasam (2015)
as Suyambulingam
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Actor
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
as Mohan
Dasavatharam (2008)
as Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Indian (1996)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
Arangetram (1973)
as Thyagu
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
as Balaji
Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
as Major Raja Mannar
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
as Self
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Prasanna
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
Raja Paarvai (1981)
as Blind Musician
Moondram Pirai (1982)
as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
Actor
Maanavan (1970)
Actor
Daisy (1988)
as James
Chanakyan (1989)
as Johnson
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
as Babu / Kumar
Maharasan (1993)
as Vadivelu
Chachi 420 (1997)
as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Actor
Manmadha Leelai (1976)
as Madhu
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)
as Gopi / Vinod
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Subha Sankalpam (1995)
as Dasu
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
as Dileep
Sankarlal (1981)
Actor
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
as Sundaram Rangan
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
as David / James alias Shankar
Nammavar (1994)
as Dr. Selvam
Simla Special (1982)
as Gopu
Meendum Kokila (1981)
as Subramaniam
Lalitha (1976)
as Balu
Avargal (1977)
as Janardhan (Johnnie)
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
as Murali
Ram Lakshman (1981)
as Ram
Madanolsavam (1978)
as Raju
Pyasa Shaitan (1984)
Actor
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as Raja
Pasi (1979)
as Self
Vikram 2 (—)
as Vikram
Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977)
Actor
Neeya? (1979)
as Kamal
Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
as Velusamy
Sadma (1983)
as Somprakash/Somu
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
as Avinasi/Avinash
Saagar (1985)
as Raja
Vishwaroopam (2013)
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Yaadgaar (1984)
Actor
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
as Raghavan
Aval Appadithan (1978)
as Arun
16 Vayathinile (1977)
as Chappani
Vishwaroopam II (2018)
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Kannum Karalum (1962)
as Child Artist
Maria, My Darling (1980)
Actor
Kabita (1977)
Actor
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977)
Actor
Sathya (1988)
as Sathyamurthy
Panathukkaga (1974)
as Kumar
Sattam En Kaiyil (1978)
as Babu / Rathnam
Sagara Sangamam (1983)
as Balakrishna 'Balu'
Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Actor
Mahanadhi (1994)
as Krishnaswamy
Uttama Villain (2015)
as Uttaman/Manoranjan
Unarchigal (1976)
Actor
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
as Ravi
Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)
as God
Manakanakku (1986)
Actor
Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
as Kumar
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Thoongaavanam (2015)
as CK Diwakar IRS
Gunaa (1991)
as Gunaa
Virumaandi (2004)
as Virumaandi Thevar
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
as Sanjeevi
Raaj Tilak (1984)
as Suraj Singh
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
as Ravi
Satyavan Savithri (1977)
Actor
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Actor
Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Agni Pushpam (1976)
Actor
Rani Theni (1982)
as Miller
Karishmaa (1984)
as Sunny
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)
as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Yeh Desh (1984)
Actor
Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
Actor
Indian 3: War Mode (—)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
Anbu Thangai (1974)
Actor
Geraftaar (1985)
as Kishen Kumar Khanna
Ashtamangalyam (1977)
Actor
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film (—)
Actor
Neela Malargal (1979)
as Dr. Chandiran
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
as Sethu / 'Chaplin' Chellapa
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
as Dileep
Thiruvonam (1975)
Actor
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu (1978)
Actor
Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985)
as Vishal "Vishy"
Celluloid Man (2012)
as Self
Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
Actor
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Self
Maro Charitra (1978)
as Balu
Anandha Jodhi (1963)
as Child Artist
Nool Veli (1979)
Actor
Vrutham (1987)
Actor
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986)
as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Untitled Kamal Haasan - S U Arun Kumar Project (—)
Actor
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
as Aarumugam
Dreams of Hind and Camilia (1988)
as (archive footage)
Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978)
Actor
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
Actor
Aasheervaadam (1977)
Actor
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
as Chandru
Kumara Vijayam (1976)
as Kumar
Eeta (1978)
as Ramu
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
as Madan/Upendra
Amoli (2018)
as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
Aaina (1977)
as Prem Kapoor
Ezham Rathri (1982)
Actor
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
as Prasad
Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Madhura Swapanam (1977)
Actor
Aanandham Paramaanandham (1977)
Actor
Malai Sooda Va (1975)
Actor
Paruva Kaalam (1974)
Actor
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Actor
Kokila (1977)
as Vijayakumar
Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
Actor
Sathyam (1976)
Actor
Raasaleela (1975)
Actor
Sreedevi (1977)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Cameo
Anumodhanam (1978)
Actor
Pattampoochi (1975)
Actor
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
Actor
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
as Bus conductor (Cameo)
Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
as Bharath
Vanambadi (1963)
as Ravi
Swimming Pool (1976)
Actor
Nirakudam (1977)
Actor
Four Friends (2010)
as Self
Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
Actor
Padakuthira (1978)
Actor
Thangathile Vairam (1975)
Actor
Swati Muthyam (1986)
as Sivayya
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Actor
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
as Adult Gowrishankar
Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
as Raja
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
Actor
Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
as Sandeep
Ponni (1976)
Actor
Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976)
Actor
Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
as Rajasekaran
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
as Madhan
Aadhya Paadam (1977)
Actor
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
as Ramu
Annai Velankanni (1971)
as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
Actor
Appooppan (1976)
Actor
Naan Avanillai (1974)
as Appu
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)
as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
Actor
Savaal (1981)
as Raja Shankar
Aruthu (1976)
Actor
KH 237 (—)
Actor
Idaya Malar (1976)
Actor
Kalyanaraman (1979)
Actor
Paadha Kaanikkai (1962)
as Child Artist
Samasya (1976)
Actor
Nee Ente Lahari (1976)
Actor
Avalude Ravukal (1978)
Actor
Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
Actor
Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
as Ashok / Raja
Andharangam (1975)
as Kaanthan
Guru (1980)
as Guru / Ashok
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Actor
Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
as Self - Drummer
Anthiveyilile Ponnu (1982)
Actor
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)
Actor
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Actor
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
Actor
Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
as Vayanadan Thampan
Mattoru Seetha (1975)
Actor
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
as Selvam
Siva Thaandavam (1977)
Actor
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
as Velu
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
as Velusamy
Kanyakumari (1974)
Actor