Nassar
Acting
M. Nassar is an Indian film actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the South Indian film industry. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam. Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's Kalyana Agathigal (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles in S. P. Muthuraman's Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal. He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai, though his breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's ventures, appearing in pivotal character roles in Roja, Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1994) and Kuruthipunal (1995). Nassar made his directorial debut with Avatharam (1995), a film based on the backdrop of a folk art troupe. The film won critical acclaim, but failed to become a commercially successful venture.
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Movies(527)
Jana Nayagan
CM Arivudai Nambi
2026
Oh Butterfly!
2026
S. Saraswathi
2026
Euphoria
Chief Justice Surya Narayana Murthy
2026
Bāhubali: The Epic
Bijjaladeva
2025
Diesel
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
2025
Bomb
Sengannan
2025
Red Flower
2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
Vissanna
2025
Tanvi the Great
Brig. K. N. Rao
2025
Kuberaa
Orphanage Caretaker
2025
Thug Life
Manikkam
2025
Retro
Rajavel Mirasu
2025
Test
ICF Member Ramasamy
2025
Be Happy
Mr. Nadar
2025
Rajabheema
Raja's father
2025
Thiru.Manickam
Abdul Malik
2024
Utsavam
2024
Kadaisi Ulaga Por
2024
Gangs of Godavari
Nanaji
2024
The Akaali
Donald Halloway
2024
Bhimaa
Ravindra Varma
2024
Naa Saami Ranga
2024
Conjuring Kannappan
Excorist Ezhumalai
2023
Hi Nanna
Ranjan
2023
Spark
Bharadwaj
2023
Narakasura
2023
Vivesini
Jayaraman Kathirvelu
2023
Tiger Nageswara Rao
Gajjala Prasad
2023
800
Mugunthan Sathasivam
2023
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
DK
2023
Ramachandra Boss & Co
Ram Madhav
2023
Gandeevadhari Arjuna
Adityaraj Bahadur
2023
Ramabanam
Papa Rao
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Veerapandiyan
2023
Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of Maayavi
2023
Rudhran
Devarajan
2023
Bagheera
Ganesan, Murali's father
2023
Waltair Veerayya
Constable Koteswara Rao
2023
Dhadha
2022
Ram Setu
Indrakant Varma
2022
Max, Min and Meowzaki
Sridhar Mahadevan
2022
Balamevvadu
Dr. James
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Veerapandiyan
2022
Kanam
Rangi Kuttapaul
2022
Dobaaraa
Dr. Sethupathi
2022
Ramarao On Duty
2022
The Legend
Dr. Desikan
2022
Maha
2022
10th Class Diaries
2022
Sadha Nannu Nadipe
2022
Vaaitha
2022
Acharya
Adanna
2022
Hostel
Father Kuriakose
2022
Clap
Venkatram
2022
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Selvaraaj
2022
1945
Subbayya
2022
Erida
2021
Konda Polam
2021
Patterns of life: Prana
Narrator
2021
Thalaivii
M. Karuna
2021
Tuck Jagadish
Aadhisesh Naidu
2021
Ninnila Ninnila
Head chef
2021
Chakra
Chandru's father
2021
Kapatadhaari
Ranjan
2021
Kabadadaari
Ranjan
2021
Red
Judge
2021
Master
College Founder
2021
Serious Men
Dr. Arvind Acharya
2020
College Kumar
Prakash Kumar
2020
Pattas
Velappan Asaan
2020
Iddari Lokam Okate
2019
Venky Mama
Ramanarayana
2019
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Market Raja MBBS
Sivaji Muthaiyah
2019
Sangathamizhan
Devarajan
2019
Marjaavaan
Narayan Anna
2019
Chanakya
Kulkarni
2019
100% Kaadhal
Balu and Mahalakshmi’s Grandfather
2019
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
2019
Sitara
Kabir Mhajan
2019
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Jayaramireddy
2019
Kalki
Sambasivudu
2019
Voter
2019
Kolaigaran
Retired Police Officer
2019
Article 15
Panicker
2019
Maharshi
Chief minister
2019
Rocky: The Revenge
2019
Neerthirai
2019
Mouname Ishtam
2019
118
Mahendra
2019
Yatra
Teacher Venkatappa
2019
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu
Bhavanam Venkatram Reddy
2019
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Raghunandhan
2019
The Gandhi Murder
SSP Ashok
2019
F2: Fun and Frustration
DGP
2019
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Sei
2018
Sharabha
Tatikonda Chinnarao
2018
Nota
Vinothan Subramani
2018
Nannu Dochukunduvate
2018
Odu Raja Odu
Kali Muthu
2018
Vishwaroopam II
Nassar
2018
Nieraali
George
2018
Vijetha
2018
My Story
Keshava Perumal
2018
Kaali
Thala Vatti Maari
2018
Bhaskar Oru Rascal
Rangasamy
2018
Aabhaasam
Inspector
2018
Keni
2018
Kutram Nadanthathu Enna
2018
Manasuku Nachindi
2018
Savarakathi
2018
Inttelligent
Nanda Kishore
2018
PSV Garuda Vega
NIA Head
2017
Thittivasal
2017
Solo
BRIG. Ramachandran
2017
Mahanubhavudu
Meghana's father
2017
Valladesam
2017
Jai Lava Kusa
2017
Magalir Mattum
Kodandaraman
2017
Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
2017
LIE
2017
Kootathil Oruthan
2017
7 Naatkal
Peter
2017
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
Bijjaladeva
2017
Mister
Pichchaiah Naidu Sr./ Chai's Grandfather
2017
8 Thottakkal
Pandian
2017
Kavan
Police Commissioner
2017
Guru
Punch Ponds
2017
Vaigai Express
2017
Katamarayudu
Judge Bhupathi
2017
Bogan
Professor Chezhiyan
2017
Si 3
Mahalingam, Kavya's father
2017
Khaidi No. 150
2017
Sometimes
Doctor
2017
Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal
2016
Devi(L)
Spirit Priest
2016
Dhruva
2016
Aandavan Kattalai
Master
2016
Iru Mugan
Malik
2016
Kuttrame Thandanai
Ravi's Client
2016
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
Abdul Khader
2016
Kotigobba 2
Police Commissioner
2016
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
2016
Manamantha
Raghavendra Rao Sharma
2016
Kabali
Tamilnesan
2016
Arthanari
2016
Paisa
2016
Right Right
2016
Brahmotsavam
Ajay's Relative
2016
Ko 2
Kumaraswamy
2016
Terror
2016
Jil Jung Juk
Nanjil Shivaji's (Jil) father
2016
Kattumakkan
2016
Garam
2016
Saahasam
Narayana Murthy / Ravi's Father
2016
Irudhi Suttru
'Punch' Pandian
2016
Dictator
2016
Soggade Chinni Nayana
Rudraraju
2016
Charlie
Magician
2015
Namukkore Aakasham
Lalji
2015
Courier Boy Kalyan
2015
Savaale Samaali
2015
Thani Oruvan
Chief Minister
2015
Idhu Enna Maayam
Arun's Father
2015
Aavi Kumar
2015
Bāhubali: The Beginning
Bijjaladeva
2015
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka
Raghavan
2015
36 Vayadhinile
Commissioner Rajan
2015
Uttama Villain
Muttharasan
2015
Janda Pai Kapiraju
2015
Yavade Subramanyam
Pasupathi
2015
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju
Nazeera's father
2015
Yennai Arindhaal
Sathyadev's father
2015
The Invisible Other: Caste in Tamil Cinema
Self
2014
Mukunda
DSP Mohan Krishna
2014
Chinnadana Nee Kosam
2014
Appuchi Gramam
Chief Minister
2014
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal
2014
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
Selva Vinayagam
2014
Yaan
Rajan
2014
Aagadu
S.I.Dakshina Murthy
2014
Rabhasa
Ramachandrayya
2014
Jigarthanda
Mukil
2014
Saivam
Kathiresan
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
Rishikodagan
2014
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
Hippy Lahiri
2014
Koottam
2014
Nimirndhu Nil
Harichandra
2014
Brahma
2014
Veeram
Nallasivam
2014
1: Nenokkadine
Chandrashekhar's Co-Scientist
2014
Endrendrum Punnagai
2013
Biriyani
Varadharajan
2013
Pizza 2: Villa
Marshall P. Jose
2013
Geethanjali
Kathalikaattu Thirumeni
2013
All in All Azhagu Raja
Burma/Paadai Ramasammy
2013
Sutta Kadhai
Thirumeni
2013
Thalaivaa
Ratnam
2013
Kamasutra 3D
2013
Dalam
JK
2013
D-Day
Ashwini Rao
2013
Ramaiya Vastavaiya
Jayprakash (J.P.) (Krishnakant's Business Partner)
2013
Singam 2
Mahalingam
2013
Balupu
2013
Iddarammayilatho
Sanju's Father
2013
Neram
Dhandapaani M
2013
Shadow
Baba
2013
Gouravam
Soundarapandyan
2013
Bachchan
Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
2013
Settai
Somayajulu
2013
Baadshah
Jai Krishna Simha
2013
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story
Alex Pandian
2013
Dracula 2012
2013
David
Father Noyal
2013
Vishwaroopam
Nassar
2013
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Chandrasekhara Reddy
2012
Thaandavam
Veerakathi
2012
Mugamoodi
Gaurav
2012
Saguni
Nelly Saami
2012
Rowdy Rathore
Baapji
2012
Dhammu
2012
Aduthathu
2012
Rachcha
Ramamurthy
2012
Nanda Nanditha
2012
Naa Ishtam
2012
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
Guest Appearance
2012
Dhoni
2012
Vettai
DGP
2012
Businessman
Ajay Bharadwaj
2012
Maharaja
2011
Uchithanai Muharnthaal
2011
Osthe
Velan and Balan's Father
2011
Rajanna
Kulkarni
2011
Dookudu
Murthy
2011
Sankarankovil
2011
Deiva Thirumagal
Bashyam
2011
Ponnar Shankar
Mayavar
2011
Shakti
Sage
2011
Prema Kavali
Prema's Father
2011
Wanted
2011
Olave Mandara
2011
Ilaingan
Arokkyasami
2011
Aattanayagann
Lingam's father
2010
Nandalala
2010
Suryakanthi
2010
Khaleja
A Person
2010
Vandae Maatharam
Ram Gopal Verma
2010
Komaram Puli
Assistant Commissioner of Police
2010
Irandu Mugam
Tamizh Sakthi
2010
Sye Aata
2010
Madrasapattinam
Ayyakanu
2010
Thamassu
2010
Panchakshari
2010
Singam
Mahalingam
2010
Golimaar
DIG
2010
Magane En Marumagane
Jameendar
2010
Fair Game
Mr. Tabir
2010
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
2010
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Kizhakku Kattai
2010
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Varudu
Commissioner Ahmed Khan IPS
2010
Taj Mahal
Sruthi's father
2010
Adhurs
Chari and Narasimha's Father
2010
Quick Gun Murugan
Rice Plate Reddy
2009
Anjaneyulu
Krishnamurthy
2009
Snehituda
2009
Ainthaam Padai
Gunasekaran
2009
Indira Vizha
2009
Raju Maharaju
Sneha's Father
2009
Aa Okkadu
2009
Firaaq
Grave digger
2009
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Subramaniam
2009
Kadhalna Summa Illai
GK
2009
Panchamirtham
Rajaram/Manickam
2008
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
Inspector Easwarapandian
2008
Aegan
Karthikeyan
2008
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
2008
Poi Solla Porom
Baby
2008
Ayutham Seivom
2008
Ready
Raghupathi / "Chicago" Subba Rao
2008
Kaalaippani
2008
Paandi
Sundarapandi
2008
Pachamarathanalil
C.I. Venkatachala Iyer
2008
Kuruvi
Raj
2008
Bindaas
ACP Vikram Rathod
2008
Krishnarjuna
Pedababu
2008
Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
2008
Pourudu
2008
Mee Sreyobhilashi
2007
Don
2007
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
Haja Bhai
2007
Vel
Vel's adoptive father
2007
Athidhi
Home Minister
2007
Muni
2007
Nam Naadu
Aalavandhar
2007
Satham Podathey
Vincent Selvakumar
2007
Marudhamalai
2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
Thyagarajan, Ravi's father
2007
Thiru Ranga
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Khader Bhai
2007
Viyabari
Dr. Stephen Raj
2007
Okkadunnadu
Jayadev
2007
Nishabd
Shridhar
2007
Thaamirabharani
Vellathurai
2007
Pokkiri
Shanmughavel
2007
Nenjirukkum Varai
2006
Sainikudu
Chakrapani
2006
Vattaram
Burma's father
2006
Boss
2006
Perarasu
ivam
2006
Em Magan
Emtan
2006
Yuga
Narrain
2006
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
Raja Guru
2006
Parijatham
Shanmugavel
2006
Naalai
Nair
2006
Dishyum
Jayachandran
2006
Suyetchai MLA
Arivudaiyan
2006
Pokiri
Suryanarayana
2006
Sri Ramadasu
Abul Hasan Qutb Shah aka Abul Hasan Tana Shah
2006
Idhaya Thirudan
Aalwar
2006
Aathi
Ramachandra
2006
Pasa Kiligal
Vairaghya Bhoopathy
2006
Paramasivan
Vetrivel / Police
2006
Cyanide
2006
Gowtham SSC
2005
Bhageeratha
Durga Prasad
2005
Athadu
Satyanarayana Murthy
2005
Anniyan
Psychiatrist
2005
Narasimhudu
2005
Sukran
2005
Mumbai Xpress
ACP S.P. Rao
2005
Chandramukhi
Kandaswamy
2005
Naa Alludu
Sripathi
2005
Devathayai Kanden
Babu's Advocate
2005
Nothing but Life
Dr Mathew (English Version)
2004
Neranja Manasu
2004
Morning Raga
Abhinay's father
2004
Sye
Qadar
2004
Arasatchi
2004
Arjun
Police Commissioner Ratnavelu
2004
Phir Milenge
Lal
2004
New
Priya's Father
2004
Adavi Ramudu
2004
Naani
Priya's Father
2004
Vaanam Vasappadum
2004
Udhaya
2004
Varnajalam
2004
Kovil
Susa Michael
2004
Virumaandi
Chief Jailer Jayanth
2004
Andhrawala
Chitra's Father
2004
Kurumbu
Ruchi's Father
2003
Thennavan
Ilanthiraiyan
2003
Vikadan
2003
Kalyana Ramudu
2003
Simhadri
Ram Bhupal Varma
2003
Alai
2003
Nala Damayanthi
Self
2003
Puthiya Geethai
Chinnaya
2003
All over the heart
2003
Thithikudhe
Chandramohan
2003
Pallavan
2003
Student Number 1
Raghavan
2003
Aasai Aasaiyai
2003
Vaseegara
Viswanathan
2003
Anbe Sivam
Kandasamy Padayachi
2003
Naaga
Chief Minister
2003
Virumbugiren
2002
Dhum
Shankar
2002
King
Shanmugam
2002
Baba
Surya Prakash (Special Appearance)
2002
Samurai
Sandana Pandian
2002
Thamizh
Dharmarathnam
2002
Thamizhan
Shakthivel
2002
Thavasi
2001
Aalavandhan
Lt. Col. Santhosh Kumar (Voice)
2001
Maayan
Maayan
2001
Kutty
Pavadai
2001
Narasimha
Lieutenant Manavalan
2001
Dhill
Police Academy Chief
2001
Khushi
Siddhu's Father
2001
Little John
Inspector Vijay
2001
Eduruleni Manishi
2001
Manu Neethi
2000
Vamsi
Ankineedu Prasad
2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
Yugandhar Prasad
2000
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
Thangaraj
2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Professor Ram Chandra
2000
Sandhitha Velai
2000
Sudhandhiram
2000
Hey Ram
Ibrahim
2000
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
Indra Raja Reddy
2000
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
2000
Time
1999
Olympian Anthony Adam
Roy Mamman (Lawrence Luther)
1999
Mugam
Rangan
1999
Jodi
Rudramurthy
1999
Amarkalam
Birla Bose
1999
Poovellam Kettuppar
C. R. Kannan
1999
Viralukketha Veekkam
Teacher
1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Dean Ramachandra
1999
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
Raghava Rao
1999
Padayappa
Surya Prakash
1999
Ethirum Pudhirum
1999
Kallazhagar
1999
Desiya Geetham
1998
Poonthottam
1998
Manjeeradhwani
1998
Priyamudan
CBI officer
1998
Jeans
Nachiappan / Pechiappan Rajamani
1998
Velai
1998
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998
Kizhakkum Merkkum
Kathalingam
1998
Ooyala
1998
Chachi 420
Siraj Akhtar
1997
Guru
Culprit
1997
Devathai
Shasangan
1997
Kulam
Thampy
1997
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
Iruvar
Ayya Veluthambi
1997
Minsara Kanavu
Guru
1997
Avvai Shanmugi
Basha
1996
Krishna
Assistant commissioner Dharmaraj
1996
Indian
Krishnasamy (voice)
1996
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
1996
Karuvelam Pookkal
Nallamuthu
1996
Kuruthipunal
Badri
1995
Kolangal
1995
Aunty
Shanthi’s Husband
1995
Criminal
ACP Teja
1995
Avatharam
Kuppusamy
1995
Indira
Sethupathy
1995
Bombay
Narayanan Pillai
1995
Pavithra
Raghu
1994
Vietnam Colony
Sulaiman Sait
1994
Priyanka
Rudrayya
1994
Duet
Guest appearance
1994
Adharmam
1994
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
Sivaraman
1994
Magalir Mattum
Pandian
1994
Rajakumaran
1994
Airport
1993
Kilipetchu Ketkava
1993
Udan Pirappu
Ameer Bhai
1993
Matru Devo Bhava
1993
Sakkarai Devan
1993
Butterflies
Colonel Devan Nambiar
1993
Kathirukka Neramillai
Chatterjee
1993
Chinna Kannamma
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
ACP Shekar IPS
1993
Amaravathi
1993
Ghazal
1993
Kalaignan
Devananthan
1993
Jathi Malli
Director Pazhani Bhaskaran
1993
Walter Vetrivel
Rayappa
1993
Meera
Head Villager - Cameo
1992
Thevar Magan
Maya Thevar
1992
Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
Thalaivasal
Beeda Settu
1992
Roja
Colonel Rayappa
1992
Sevagan
1992
Chembaruthi
Murugan
1992
Naangal
Johnson
1992
Dharma Kshetram
S.P.
1992
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Asha's father
1992
Chanti
1992
Rasathi Varum Naal
Rajasekhar
1991
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
Maanagara Kaaval
Gowtham IPS
1991
Jenma Natchathiram
1991
Gopura Vasalile
1991
Amma Pillai
1991
Dhanam
Stephen
1991
Eeramana Rojave
1991
Sigaram
Guest Appearance
1991
Raja Kaiya Vacha
Johnny
1990
Sathya Vaakku
1990
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1990
Inaindha Kaigal
P K Roy
1990
Muddula Menalludu
Madhava rao
1990
Mukham
Narendran
1990
Maruthu Pandi
Thiagarajan
1990
Unnai Solli Kutramillai
Kumar
1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
RamGopal, Madhan's cousin
1990
Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran
1990
Kokilam
1990
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
Nyaya Tharasu
Advocate Singara Sithan
1989
Chinnappadass
Dileep
1989
Pudhea Paadhai
Thoguthi
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Nallasivam
1989
Varusham Padhinaaru
1989
Thaai Naadu
S.K.T. alias Major S.Krishna Tulasi
1989
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
Paravaigal Palavitham
Raja
1988
Poovizhi Raja
1988
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Raghupathy
1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Wine Shop Owner
1988
En Thangachi Padichava
Dhanakodi
1988
Paasa Paravaigal
Dr. Sekar
1988
Poovum Puyalum
Nassar
1988
Sathya
Seena Thana
1988
Rendum Rendum Anju
1988
Nayakan
Assistant Commissioner Patil
1987
Vanna Kanavugal
1987
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Reporter
1987
Velaikkaran
Pounraj
1987
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
Kalyana Agathigal
Kannayiram, Thangam's husband
1985
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984
Nee Siguvaregu
Appavin Meesai
Train
Bharata
Raju
Party
Benjamin Button
Spot
Agni Siragugal
Thupparivaalan II
Marudhanayagam
Karathey Babu
Nadhi
Sathya Mohan
Meesaya Murukku 2