Kamal Haasan
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Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian 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 230 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, and has written 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
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
as Mohan
KHxRK: Reunion (—)
Actor
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 (—)
as Supreme Yaskin
Manmadha Leelai (1976)
as Madhu
16 Vayathinile (1977)
as Chappani
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
as Balaji
Unarchigal (1976)
Actor
Meendum Kokila (1981)
as Subramaniam
Aval Appadithan (1978)
as Arun
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
as Self
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Actor
Hey Ram (2000)
as Saket Ram
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)
as Swami
Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
as Supreme Yaskin
Vikram (1986)
as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
as Self (Guest Appearance)
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Prasanna
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
as Dr. Sakthivel
Avargal (1977)
as Janardhan (Johnnie)
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as Raja
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
as Ravi
Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
as Velusamy
Raja Paarvai (1981)
as Blind Musician
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
as Prabhu
Rani Theni (1982)
Actor
Sattam En Kaiyil (1978)
as Babu / Rathnam
Nammavar (1994)
as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
as Murali
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
as Sundaram Rangan
Ram Lakshman (1981)
as Ram
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
as Alavuddin
Magalir Mattum (1994)
as Boss from Head Office
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)
as Gopi / Vinod
Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Actor
Kalaignan (1993)
as Indrajeet
Thenali (2000)
as Thenali Soman
Manakanakku (1986)
Actor
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Actor
Chanakyan (1989)
as Johnson
Maharasan (1993)
as Vadivelu
Singaravelan (1992)
as Singaravelan
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
as David / James alias Shankar
Daisy (1988)
as James
Anbu Thangai (1974)
Actor
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Self
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
as Pammal K. Sambandam
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
as Sanjeevi
Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
as Kumar
Vetri Vizha (1989)
as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
as Ramalingam
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
as Major Raja Mannar
Eenadu (2009)
as The Anonymous Caller
Anandha Jodhi (1963)
as Child Artist
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Actor
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
as Dileep
Vikram 2 (—)
as Vikram
Neeya? (1979)
as Kamal
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
as Babu / Kumar
Moondram Pirai (1982)
as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Kurathi Magan (1972)
Actor
Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
as Common Man
Maria, My Darling (1980)
Actor
Leo (2023)
as Vikram (voice)
Pasi (1979)
as Self
Madanolsavam (1978)
as Raju
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu (1978)
Actor
Maanavan (1970)
Actor
Kokila (1977)
as Vijayakumar
Marudhanayagam (—)
as Marudhanayagam Pillai
Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Subha Sankalpam (1995)
as Dasu
Simla Special (1982)
as Gopu
Satyavan Savithri (1977)
Actor
Agni Pushpam (1976)
Actor
Arangetram (1973)
as Thyagu
Paruva Kaalam (1974)
Actor
Kabita (1977)
Actor
Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
Actor
Nool Veli (1979)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Thevar Magan (1992)
as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Vikram (2022)
as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Sathyam (1976)
Actor
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
Actor
Panathukkaga (1974)
as Kumar
Chachi 420 (1997)
as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Thug Life (2025)
as Rangaraya Sakthivel
Sadma (1983)
as Somprakash/Somu
Anbe Sivam (2003)
as Nalla Sivam
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Sagara Sangamam (1983)
as Balakrishna 'Balu'
Ashtamangalyam (1977)
Actor
Mahanadhi (1994)
as Krishnaswamy
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as 'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
Kannum Karalum (1962)
as Child Artist
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
Actor
Aalavandhan (2001)
as Nandu / Vijay kumar
Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
as Bharath
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
Kuruthipunal (1995)
as Adhi Narayanan
Dasavatharam (2008)
as Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977)
Actor
Virumaandi (2004)
as Virumaandi Thevar
Gunaa (1991)
as Gunaa
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
as Michael / Madanagopal / Kameshwaran / Subramaniam Raju
Uttama Villain (2015)
as Uttaman/Manoranjan
Sathya (1988)
as Sathyamurthy
Nayakan (1987)
as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
as Bus conductor (Cameo)
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
as Raghavan
Vishwaroopam II (2018)
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Papanasam (2015)
as Suyambulingam
Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)
as God
Pyasa Shaitan (1984)
Actor
Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Saagar (1985)
as Raja
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
as Avinasi/Avinash
Sattam (1983)
Actor
Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)
as Chandru
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
as Ramu
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
as Madan/Upendra
Annai Velankanni (1971)
as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Swati Muthyam (1986)
as Sivayya
Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
Actor
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
Actor
Savaal (1981)
as Raja Shankar
Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
as Rajasekaran
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
as Selvam
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
as Velu
Vishwaroopam (2013)
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
as Unemployed graduate
Maro Charitra (1978)
as Balu
Indian 3: War Mode (—)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
Lalitha (1976)
Actor
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Actor
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
as Dileep
Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
Actor
Sankarlal (1981)
Actor
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
as Udhayamoorthi
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Cameo
Geraftaar (1985)
as Kishen Kumar Khanna
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
Actor
Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
as Velusamy
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)
Actor
Indian (1996)
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Self
Four Friends (2010)
as Self
Thoongaavanam (2015)
as CK Diwakar IRS
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
Actor
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
Actor
Malai Sooda Va (1975)
Actor
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
as Ashok / Raja
Raaj Tilak (1984)
as Suraj Singh
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
as Adult Gowrishankar
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Actor
Karishmaa (1984)
as Sunny
Andharangam (1975)
as Kaanthan
Aanandham Paramaanandham (1977)
Actor
Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
as Raja
Kalyanaraman (1979)
Actor
Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
Actor
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Actor
Soora Samhaaram (1988)
as A V Pandian
Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985)
as Vishal "Vishy"
Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
as Self - Drummer
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
as Aarumugam
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
Actor
Swimming Pool (1976)
Actor
Eeta (1978)
as Ramu
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
as Prasad
Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
Actor
Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978)
Actor
Dreams of Hind and Camilia (1988)
as (archive footage)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)
as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Yeh Desh (1984)
Actor
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986)
as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Thiruvonam (1975)
Actor
Paadha Kaanikkai (1962)
as Child Artist
Avalude Ravukal (1978)
Actor
Yaadgaar (1984)
Actor
Aaina (1977)
as Prem Kapoor
Kamal's Next (—)
Actor
Vanambadi (1963)
as Ravi
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Actor
Mattoru Seetha (1975)
Actor
Idaya Malar (1976)
Actor
Pattampoochi (1975)
Actor
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)
as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Actor
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977)
Actor
Celluloid Man (2012)
as Self
KH 237 (—)
Actor
Kumaara Vijayam (1976)
Actor
Ponni (1976)
Actor
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film (—)
Actor
Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
as Sandeep
Anthiveyilile Ponnu (1982)
Actor
Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
as Vayanadan Thampan
Vrutham (1987)
Actor
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Aadhya Paadam (1977)
Actor
Nee Ente Lahari (1976)
Actor
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Actor
Raasaleela (1975)
Actor
Amoli (2018)
as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
Aruthu (1976)
Actor
Kanyakumari (1974)
Actor
Madhura Swapanam (1977)
Actor
Sreedevi (1977)
Actor
Nirakudam (1977)
Actor
Guru (1980)
as Guru / Ashok
Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
Actor
Naan Avanillai (1974)
as Appu
Appooppan (1976)
Actor
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
Actor
Anumodhanam (1978)
Actor
Neela Malargal (1979)
as Dr. Chandiran
Samasya (1976)
Actor
Thangathile Vairam (1975)
Actor
Siva Thaandavam (1977)
Actor
Padakuthira (1978)
Actor
Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976)
Actor
Aasheervaadam (1977)
Actor
Ezham Rathri (1982)
Actor