Kamal Haasan
Acting
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil-language cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema. An auteur, he is recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is known for introducing new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. The recipient of numerous accolades, he has won the National Film Award four times (three for Best Actor), was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016. Haasan is also known for having starred in the most number of films submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition to his extensive work in Tamil, he has appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also worked in films as a screenwriter, editor, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.
TV Shows(6)
Movies(233)
Thug Life
Rangaraya Sakthivel
2025
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Veerasekaran Senapathy
2024
Kalki 2898-AD
Supreme Yaskin
2024
Leo
Vikram (Voice)
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Narrator (voice)
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Narrator
2022
Vikram
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
2022
Vishwaroopam II
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
2018
Amoli
Narrator (Tamil)
2018
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Swami
2016
Thoongaavanam
CK Diwakar IRS
2015
Papanasam
Suyambulingam
2015
Uttama Villain
Uttaman/Manoranjan
2015
Vishwaroopam
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
2013
Celluloid Man
Self
2012
Manmadhan Ambu
Major Raja Mannar
2010
Four Friends
Self
2010
Unnaipol Oruvan
Common Man
2009
Eenadu
The Anonymous Caller
2009
Dasavatharam
Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
2008
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Raghavan
2006
Rama Shama Bhama
Dr. Shyam Sajjan
2005
Mumbai Xpress
Avinasi/Avinash
2005
Vasool Raja MBBS
'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
2004
Virumaandi
Virumaandi Thevar
2004
Nala Damayanthi
Self
2003
Anbe Sivam
Nalla Sivam
2003
Panchatanthiram
Ramachandramurthy
2002
Pammal K. Sambandam
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Aalavandhan
Nandu / Vijay kumar
2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Self (Guest Appearance)
2001
Thenali
Thenali Soman
2000
Hey Ram
Saket Ram
2000
Kadhala Kadhala
Ramalingam
1998
Chachi 420
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
1997
Avvai Shanmugi
Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
1996
Indian
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
1996
Kuruthipunal
Adhi Narayanan
1995
Subha Sankalpam
Dasu
1995
Sathi Leelavathi
Dr. Sakthivel
1995
Nammavar
Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
1994
Magalir Mattum
Boss from Head Office
1994
Mahanadhi
Krishnaswamy
1994
Kalaignan
Indrajeet
1993
Maharasan
Vadivelu
1993
Thevar Magan
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
1992
Singaravelan
Singaravelan
1992
Gunaa
Gunaa
1991
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
1990
Indrudu Chandrudu
G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
1989
Vetri Vizha
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
1989
Chanakyan
Johnson
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
1989
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Udhayamoorthi
1988
Soora Samhaaram
A V Pandian
1988
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
(archive footage)
1988
Daisy
James
1988
Sathya
Sathyamurthy
1988
Pushpaka Vimana
Unemployed graduate
1987
Nayakan
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
1987
Per Sollum Pillai
Ramu
1987
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Self
1987
Vrutham
1987
Kaadhal Parisu
Mohan
1987
Punnagai Mannan
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
1986
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
1986
Manakanakku
1986
Vikram
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
1986
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Bharath
1986
Swati Muthyam
Sivayya
1986
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Vishal "Vishy"
1985
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Mangamma Sabadham
Ashok / Raja
1985
Geraftaar
Kishen Kumar Khanna
1985
Saagar
Raja
1985
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Andha Oru Nimidam
Kumar
1985
Kaakki Sattai
Murali
1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
David / James alias Shankar
1985
Karishmaa
Sunny
1984
Enakkul Oruvan
Madan/Upendra
1984
Pyasa Shaitan
1984
Raaj Tilak
Suraj Singh
1984
Yaadgaar
1984
Ek Nai Paheli
Sandeep
1984
Yeh Desh
1984
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Bus conductor (Cameo)
1983
Sadma
Somprakash/Somu
1983
Sagara Sangamam
Bala Krishna "Balu"
1983
Sattam
1983
Uruvangal Maralam
1983
Zara Si Zindagi
Rakesh Kumar Shastri
1983
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Agni Sakshi
1982
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
1982
Rani Theni
1982
Ezham Rathri
1982
Sagalakala Vallavan
Velu (Sam)
1982
Sanam Teri Kasam
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
1982
Simla Special
Gopu
1982
Maattuvin Chattangale
1982
Moondram Pirai
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
1982
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Vazhvey Maayam
Rajasekaran
1982
Ellam Inbamayyam
Velusamy
1981
Tik Tik Tik
Dileep
1981
Sankarlal
1981
Savaal
Raja Shankar
1981
Kadal Meengal
1981
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
1981
Thillu Mullu
Cameo
1981
Raja Paarvai
Blind Musician
1981
Ram Lakshman
1981
Meendum Kokila
Subramaniam
1981
Maria, My Darling
1980
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Sundaram Rangan
1980
Guru
Guru / Ashok
1980
Natchathiram
1980
Ullasa Paravaigal
Ravi
1980
Pasi
Self
1979
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Adult Gowrishankar
1979
Neela Malargal
Dr. Chandiran
1979
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Nool Veli
1979
Kalyanaraman
1979
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Ninaithaale Inikkum
Chandru
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Alavuddin
1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Raja
1979
Neeya?
Kamal
1979
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
1979
Eeta
Ramu
1978
Aval Appadithan
Arun
1978
Thappu Thalangal
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
1978
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Velu
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
Dileep
1978
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Vayanadan Thampan
Vayanadan Thampan
1978
Vayasu Pilichindi
Prabhu
1978
Padakuthira
1978
Sattam En Kaiyil
Babu / Rathnam
1978
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Maro Charitra
Balu
1978
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Sanjeevi
1978
Avalude Ravukal
1978
Anumodhanam
1978
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978
Madanolsavam
Raju
1978
Aadhya Paadam
1977
Satyavan Savithri
1977
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Kokila
Vijayakumar
1977
Aadu Puli Attam
1977
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977
16 Vayathinile
Chappani
1977
Kabita
1977
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977
Nirakudam
1977
Ashtamangalyam
1977
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Sreedevi
1977
Aaina
Prem Kapoor
1977
Madhura Swapanam
1977
Avargal
Janardhan (Johnnie)
1977
Aasheervaadam
1977
Siva Thaandavam
1977
Uyarnthavargal
Aarumugam
1977
Lalitha
1976
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Moondru Mudichu
Balaji
1976
Nee Ente Lahari
1976
Idaya Malar
1976
Ponni
1976
Kumaara Vijayam
1976
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976
Unarchigal
1976
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976
Sathyam
1976
Swimming Pool
1976
Aruthu
1976
Manmadha Leelai
Madhu
1976
Anthuleni Katha
Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
1976
Samasya
1976
Appooppan
1976
Agni Pushpam
1976
Andharangam
Kaanthan
1975
Raasaleela
1975
Mattoru Seetha
1975
Thiruvonam
1975
Apoorva Raagangal
Prasanna
1975
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Melnaattu Marumagal
Raja
1975
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Pattampoochi
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Panathukkaga
Kumar
1974
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Prasad
1974
Vishnu Vijayam
1974
Anbu Thangai
1974
Kanyakumari
1974
Naan Avanillai
Appu
1974
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Paruva kaalam
1974
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Arangetram
Thyagu
1973
Kurathi Magan
1972
Kanna Nalama
1972
Annai Velankanni
Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
1971
Maanavan
1970
Anandha Jodhi
Child Artist
1963
Vanambadi
Ravi
1963
Kannum Karalum
Child Artist
1962
Paadha Kaanikkai
Child Artist
1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Babu / Kumar
1962
Kalathur Kannamma
Selvam (Child Artist)
1960
KH 237
Indian 3: War Mode
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
Marudhanayagam
Marudhanayagam Pillai
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Supreme Yaskin
Vikram 2
Vikram
Kamal's Next
KHxRK: Reunion
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Self