Kamal Haasan is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in world cinema. A cinematic auteur, he has been recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. A recipient of numerous accolades, he has won Four National Film Awards, Nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Four Nandi Awards, One Rashtrapati Award, Two Filmfare Awards and 17 Filmfare Awards South. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Shri in 1990, 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 some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also featured in films as a screenwriter, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, and lyricist. His film production company, Rajkamal International, has produced several of his films. After beginning as a child actor, Haasan's breakthrough came with his role in the 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, in which he played a rebellious youth in love with an older woman. He secured his second Indian National Film Award for his portrayal of a guileless school teacher who tends a child-like amnesiac in 1982's Moondram Pirai, and was later noted for his performance in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan (1987), which was ranked in TIME magazine's "All-Time 100 Movies" list. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous other notable films, such as his own productions, Hey Ram (2000) and Virumaandi (2004), as well as the Dasavathaaram (2008), in which he became the first actor in history to appear in ten distinct roles in the same film.
Movie | Marudhanayagam | Marudhanayagam Pillai | 2025 |
Movie | Indian 2 | Senapathy / Chandra Bose | 2025 |
Movie | KH 233 | 2025 | |
Movie | Sabaash Naidu | Balram Naidu (Tamil/Telugu) / Pranab Kundu (Hindi) | 2025 |
Movie | Thug Life | Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker | 2025 |
Movie | M.T. Vasudevan Nair 's Netflix Anthology | Self - Narrator (voice) | 2025 |
Movie | Kalki 2898 - AD | Ulaga Nayagan | 2024-05-09 |
Movie | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Narrator (voice) | 2023-04-28 |
Movie | Leo | Vikram (voice) | 2023-10-18 |
Movie | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Narrator (voice) | 2022-09-30 |
Movie | Vikram | Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram | 2022-06-02 |
Series | Bigg Boss | Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II | 2018-06-24 |
Movie | Vishwaroopam II | Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri | 2018-08-09 |
Series | Mega Icons | Self | 2018-09-24 |
Movie | Amoli | Narrator (Tamil) | 2018-05-07 |
Series | Bigg Boss Telugu | Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II | 2017-07-16 |
Series | Bigg Boss | Self - Host | 2017-06-25 |
Movie | Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Swami | 2016-11-10 |
Series | The Kapil Sharma Show | Unknown | 2016-04-23 |
Movie | Thoongaavanam | CK Diwakar IRS | 2015-11-10 |
Movie | Papanasam | Suyambulingam | 2015-07-03 |
Movie | Uttama Villain | Uttaman/Manoranjan | 2015-05-01 |
Movie | Vishwaroopam | Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri | 2013-01-25 |
Movie | Celluloid Man | Self | 2012-06-26 |
Movie | Manmadhan Ambu | Major Raja Mannar | 2010-12-23 |
Movie | Four Friends | Self | 2010-10-28 |
Movie | Eenadu | The Anonymous Caller | 2009-09-18 |
Movie | Unnaipol Oruvan | Common Man | 2009-09-18 |
Movie | Dasavatharam | Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar | 2008-06-13 |
Movie | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Raghavan | 2006-08-25 |
Movie | Rama Shama Bhama | Dr. Shyam Sajjan | 2005-12-09 |
Movie | Mumbai Xpress | Avinasi/Avinash | 2005-04-15 |
Movie | Vasool Raja MBBS | Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja) | 2004-08-14 |
Movie | Virumaandi | Virumaandi Thevar | 2004-01-14 |
Movie | Nala Damayanthi | Self | 2003-07-03 |
Movie | Anbe Sivam | Nalla Sivam | 2003-01-14 |
Movie | Pammal K. Sambandam | Pammal K. Sambandam | 2002-01-14 |
Movie | Panchatanthiram | Ramachandramurthy | 2002-06-28 |
Movie | Aalavandhan | Nandu / Vijay kumar | 2001-11-14 |
Movie | Paarthale Paravasam | Self (Guest Appearance) | 2001-11-14 |
Movie | Hey Ram | Saket Ram | 2000-02-18 |
Movie | Thenali | Thenali Soman | 2000-10-26 |
Movie | Kadhala Kadhala | Ramalingam | 1998-04-10 |
Movie | Chachi 420 | Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole | 1997-12-19 |
Movie | Avvai Shanmugi | Pandyan / Avvai Shanmugi | 1996-11-10 |
Movie | Indian | Senapathy / Chandra Bose | 1996-05-09 |
Movie | Kuruthipunal | Adhi Narayanan | 1995-10-23 |
Movie | Subha Sankalpam | Dasu | 1995-04-28 |
Movie | Sathi Leelavathi | Shaktivel | 1995-01-15 |
Movie | Nammavar | Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor | 1994-11-02 |
Movie | Magalir Mattum | Boss from Head Office | 1994-02-25 |
Movie | Mahanadhi | Krishnaswamy | 1994-01-14 |
Movie | Maharasan | Vadivelu | 1993-03-05 |
Movie | Kalaignan | Indrajeet | 1993-04-14 |
Movie | Thevar Magan | 'Sakthi' Sakthivel | 1992-10-25 |
Movie | Singaravelan | Singaravelan | 1992-04-13 |
Movie | Gunaa | "Gunaa" Gunasekharan | 1991-11-05 |
Movie | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju | 1990-03-01 |
Movie | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Raghupathy / Appu / Raja | 1989-04-14 |
Movie | Indrudu Chandrudu | Mayor G. K. Rayudu / Chandran | 1989-11-24 |
Movie | Chanakyan | Johnson | 1989-09-01 |
Movie | Vetri Vizha | Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj | 1989-10-28 |
Movie | Soora Samhaaram | A V Pandian | 1988-07-30 |
Movie | Daisy | James | 1988-02-19 |
Movie | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Udhayamoorthi | 1988-08-12 |
Movie | Sathya | Sathyamurthy | 1988-01-28 |
Movie | Kaadhal Parisu | Unknown | 1987-01-14 |
Movie | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | Self | 1987-06-12 |
Movie | Pushpaka Vimana | Unemployed graduate | 1987-11-17 |
Movie | Nayakan | Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker | 1987-10-21 |
Movie | Per Sollum Pillai | Ramu | 1987-07-16 |
Movie | Vrutham | 1987-05-22 | |
Movie | Swati Muthyam | Sivayya | 1986-03-13 |
Movie | Naanum Oru Thozhilali | Bharath | 1986-05-01 |
Movie | Vikram | Commander Arun Kumar Vikram | 1986-05-29 |
Movie | Manakanakku | 1986-06-14 | |
Movie | Punnagai Mannan | Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa | 1986-11-01 |
Movie | Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu | Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna | 1986-10-02 |
Movie | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | David / James alias Shankar | 1985-01-14 |
Movie | Kaakki Sattai | Murali | 1985-04-11 |
Movie | Andha Oru Nimidam | Kumar | 1985-05-31 |
Movie | Japanil Kalyanaraman | Unknown | 1985-11-11 |
Movie | Dekha Pyar Tumhara | Vishal "Vishy" | 1985-12-20 |
Movie | Mangamma Sabadham | Ashok / Raja | 1985-09-21 |
Movie | Geraftaar | Kishen Kumar Khanna | 1985-09-13 |
Movie | Uyarndha Ullam | 1985-07-27 | |
Movie | Saagar | Raja | 1985-08-09 |
Movie | Yeh Desh | 1984-02-24 | |
Movie | Ek Nai Paheli | Sandeep | 1984-06-29 |
Movie | Raaj Tilak | Suraj Singh | 1984-08-09 |
Movie | Yaadgaar | 1984-07-20 | |
Movie | Enakkul Oruvan | Madan/Upendra | 1984-10-23 |
Movie | Karishmaa | Sunny | 1984-11-30 |
Movie | Sattam | 1983-05-21 | |
Movie | Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu | Bus conductor (Cameo) | 1983-09-30 |
Movie | Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey | Unknown | 1983-11-04 |
Movie | Sagara Sangamam | Balakrishna (Balu) | 1983-06-03 |
Movie | Sadma | Somprakash/Somu | 1983-07-08 |
Movie | Uruvangal Maralam | 1983-01-14 | |
Movie | Zara Si Zindagi | Rakesh Kumar Shastri | 1983-01-07 |
Movie | Anthiveyilile Ponnu | Unknown | 1982-02-12 |
Movie | Vazhvey Maayam | Rajasekaran | 1982-01-26 |
Movie | Moondram Pirai | R. Srinivas 'Cheenu' | 1982-02-19 |
Movie | Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam | 1982-02-11 | |
Movie | Sanam Teri Kasam | Sunil Sharma (Sunny) | 1982-05-06 |
Movie | Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya | 1982-10-29 | |
Movie | Agni Sakshi | 1982-11-14 | |
Movie | Pagadai Panirendu | Unknown | 1982-11-14 |
Movie | Maattuvin Chattangale | 1982-03-12 | |
Movie | Rani Theni | 1982-10-09 | |
Movie | Simla Special | Gopu | 1982-04-14 |
Movie | Sagalakala Vallavan | Velu (Sam) | 1982-08-14 |
Movie | Ezham Rathri | 1982-08-20 | |
Movie | Ram Lakshman | Unknown | 1981-02-28 |
Movie | Raja Paarvai | Blind Musician | 1981-04-10 |
Movie | Meendum Kokila | Subramaniam | 1981-01-14 |
Movie | Thillu Mullu | Cameo | 1981-05-01 |
Movie | Sankarlal | Unknown | 1981-08-15 |
Movie | Tik Tik Tik | Dileep | 1981-11-07 |
Movie | Savaal | Raja Shankar | 1981-07-03 |
Movie | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | S. Vasudevan 'Vasu' | 1981-06-04 |
Movie | Kadal Meengal | 1981-06-05 | |
Movie | Ellam Inbamayyam | Velusamy | 1981-12-05 |
Movie | Ullasa Paravaigal | Ravi | 1980-03-07 |
Movie | Maria, My Darling | 1980-12-19 | |
Movie | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Sundaram Rangan | 1980-11-06 |
Movie | Saranam Ayyappa | 1980-11-28 | |
Movie | Guru | Guru / Ashok | 1980-07-18 |
Movie | Natchathiram | 1980-04-11 | |
Movie | Neeya? | Kamal | 1979-01-13 |
Movie | Sigappukkal Mookkuthi | Unknown | 1979-01-12 |
Movie | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | Rangadu & Dr.Shekar | 1979-01-05 |
Movie | Thaayillamal Naanillai | Raja | 1979-04-14 |
Movie | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Alavuddin | 1979-04-14 |
Movie | Neela Malargal | Dr. Chandiran | 1979-10-19 |
Movie | Sweet Memories | Chandru | 1979-04-14 |
Movie | Pasi | Self | 1979-12-21 |
Movie | Mangala Vaathiyam | 1979-09-21 | |
Movie | Azhiyatha Kolangal | Gowrishankar | 1979-12-07 |
Movie | Nool Veli | 1979-09-07 | |
Movie | Idi Katha Kaadu | Unknown | 1979-06-26 |
Movie | Kalyanaraman | 1979-07-09 | |
Movie | Nizhal Nijamagirathu | Sanjeevi | 1978-03-24 |
Movie | Aval Viswasthayayirunnu | Unknown | 1978-03-25 |
Movie | Avalude Ravukal | 1978-03-03 | |
Movie | Madanolsavam | Raju | 1978-01-26 |
Movie | Maro Charitra | Balu | 1978-05-09 |
Movie | Kaathirunna Nimisham | Unknown | 1978-02-17 |
Movie | Anumodhanam | 1978-02-24 | |
Movie | Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! | Velu | 1978-10-29 |
Movie | Sigappu Rojakkal | Dileep | 1978-10-28 |
Movie | Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu | 1978-06-09 | |
Movie | Aval Appadithan | Arun | 1978-10-30 |
Movie | Eeta | Ramu | 1978-11-10 |
Movie | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Unknown | 1978-09-15 |
Movie | Thappu Thalangal | Amrit Lal (uncredited) | 1978-10-30 |
Movie | Vayanadan Thampan | Vayanadan Thampan | 1978-09-14 |
Movie | Padakuthira | 1978-07-21 | |
Movie | Sattam En Kaiyil | Babu / Rathnam | 1978-07-14 |
Movie | Vayasu Pilichindi | Prabhu | 1978-08-04 |
Movie | Aaina | Prem Kapoor | 1977-03-11 |
Movie | Sreedevi | 1977-03-25 | |
Movie | Madhura Swapanam | 1977-03-03 | |
Movie | Aasheervaadam | 1977-02-10 | |
Movie | Uyarnthavargal | Aarumugam | 1977-01-14 |
Movie | Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | 1977-04-29 | |
Movie | Avargal | Janardhan (Johnnie) | 1977-02-25 |
Movie | Siva Thaandavam | Unknown | 1977-02-03 |
Movie | Ashtamangalyam | Unknown | 1977-07-22 |
Movie | Kokila | Vijayakumar | 1977-10-07 |
Movie | Satyavan Savithri | 1977-10-14 | |
Movie | Aadhya Paadam | Unknown | 1977-11-10 |
Movie | Aanandham Paramaanandham | 1977-09-30 | |
Movie | Naam Pirandha Mann | 1977-10-07 | |
Movie | Kabita | 1977-08-26 | |
Movie | Aadu Puli Attam | 1977-09-30 | |
Movie | Ormakal Marikkumo? | Unknown | 1977-08-26 |
Movie | Nirakudam | 1977-07-29 | |
Movie | 16 Vayathinile | Chappani | 1977-09-15 |
Movie | Samasya | 1976-02-27 | |
Movie | Aruthu | 1976-03-20 | |
Movie | Manmadha Leelai | Madhu | 1976-02-27 |
Movie | Appooppan | 1976-02-13 | |
Movie | Agni Pushpam | 1976-01-09 | |
Movie | Swimming Pool | Unknown | 1976-03-26 |
Movie | Anthuleni Katha | Unknown | 1976-02-27 |
Movie | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Unknown | 1976-06-04 |
Movie | Sathyam | 1976-05-06 | |
Movie | Moondru Mudichu | Balaji | 1976-10-22 |
Movie | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Unknown | 1976-11-27 |
Movie | Lalitha | 1976-12-10 | |
Movie | Ponni | 1976-09-03 | |
Movie | Nee Ente Lahari | Unknown | 1976-09-24 |
Movie | Idaya Malar | Unknown | 1976-09-03 |
Movie | Unarchigal | 1976-06-25 | |
Movie | Kuttavum Shikshayum | Unknown | 1976-07-09 |
Movie | Kumaara Vijayam | 1976-07-30 | |
Movie | Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | 1975-04-11 | |
Movie | Aayirathil Oruthi | Unknown | 1975-03-14 |
Movie | Cinema Paithiyam | 1975-01-31 | |
Movie | Pattampoochi | Unknown | 1975-02-21 |
Movie | Melnaattu Marumagal | Raja | 1975-05-10 |
Movie | Njan Ninne Premikkunnu | 1975-07-25 | |
Movie | Thangathile Vairam | 1975-05-16 | |
Movie | Thiruvonam | 1975-10-02 | |
Movie | Andharangam | Kaanthan | 1975-12-12 |
Movie | Raasaleela | 1975-12-12 | |
Movie | Mattoru Seetha | 1975-10-17 | |
Movie | Pattikkaattu Raja | Unknown | 1975-07-12 |
Movie | Malai Sooda Va | 1975-08-01 | |
Movie | Apoorva Raagangal | Prasanna | 1975-08-18 |
Movie | Paruva kaalam | 1974-02-09 | |
Movie | Gumasthavin Magal | 1974-04-27 | |
Movie | Anbu Thangai | Unknown | 1974-08-30 |
Movie | Panathukkaga | Kumar | 1974-12-06 |
Movie | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Prasad | 1974-11-13 |
Movie | Vishnu Vijayam | Unknown | 1974-10-25 |
Movie | Kanyakumari | 1974-07-26 | |
Movie | Naan Avanillai | Appu | 1974-05-24 |
Movie | Arangetram | Thyagu | 1973-02-02 |
Movie | Sollathaan Ninaikkiren | Unknown | 1973-12-07 |
Movie | Kanna Nalama | Unknown | 1972-01-14 |
Movie | Kurathi Magan | 1972-04-29 | |
Movie | Annai Velankanni | Jesus Christ (Uncredited role) | 1971-08-15 |
Movie | Maanavan | 1970-07-10 | |
Movie | Vanambadi | Ravi | 1963-03-09 |
Movie | Anandha Jodhi | Child Artist | 1963-07-05 |
Movie | Parthal Pasi Theerum | Babu / Kumar | 1962-01-14 |
Movie | Kannum Karalum | Child Artist | 1962-09-28 |
Movie | Paadha Kaanikkai | Child Artist | 1962-07-14 |
Movie | Kalathur Kannamma | Selvam (Child Artist) | 1960-03-15 |