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