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