Kamal Haasan
Acting
Born: November 7, 1954 (age 71) · Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Highest Rated
Biography
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
Rambo III
1988
Star Trek: First Contact
1996
Enthiran
2010
Amaran
2024
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
Vikram
2022
Leo
2023
Vishwaroopam
2013
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Nayakan
1987
Anbe Sivam
2003
Indian
1996
Photos (8)
Movies (211)
Kalki 2898-AD
Supreme Yaskin
Leo
Vikram (voice)
Agni Pushpam
1976
Vikram
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Sattam
Raja
Vikram
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Sundaram Rangan
Hey Ram
Saket Ram
Thug Life
Rangaraya Sakthivel
Madanolsavam
Raju
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Raghavan
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Tik Tik Tik
Dileep
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Babu / Kumar
Pammal K. Sambandam
Pammal K. Sambandam
Kurathi Magan
Ashok
Magalir Mattum
Boss from Head Office
Indian
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Kadal Meengal
1981
Thenali
Thenali Soman
Raja Paarvai
Blind Musician
Kalaignan
Indrajeet
Manmadha Leelai
Madhu
Chanakyan
Johnson
Anbu Thangai
1974
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Alavuddin
Simla Special
Gopu
Maria, My Darling
1980
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Sanjeevi
Kaadhal Parisu
Mohan
Sankarlal
1981
Vishnu Vijayam
1974
Daisy
James
Aval Appadithan
Arun
Soora Samhaaram
ACP Athi Veerapandiyan
Vetri Vizha
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Sathi Leelavathi
Dr. Sakthivel
Maanavan
1970
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Swami
Agni Sakshi
1982
Satyavan Savithri
1977
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Veerasekaran Senapathy
16 Vayathinile
Chappani
Lalitha
Balu
Maharasan
Vadivelu
Thappu Thalangal
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Udhayamoorthi
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
David / James alias Shankar
Manakanakku
1986
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978
Kadhala Kadhala
Ramalingam
Nammavar
Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Anbe Sivam
Nalla Sivam
Kabita
1977
Unnaipol Oruvan
Common Man
Kaakki Sattai
Murali
Mumbai Xpress
Avinasi/Avinash
Andha Oru Nimidam
Kumar
Sathya
Sathyamurthy
Chachi 420
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Eenadu
The Anonymous Caller
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Michael / Madanagopal / Kameshwaran / Subramaniam Raju
Meendum Kokila
Subramaniam
Moondram Pirai
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Vasool Raja MBBS
'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
Ullasa Paravaigal
Ravi
Pushpaka Vimana
Unemployed graduate
Apoorva Raagangal
Prasanna
Singaravelan
Singaravelan
Sreedevi
1977
Nool Veli
1979
Vishwaroopam
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Subha Sankalpam
Dasu
Madhura Swapanam
1977
Dasavatharam
Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Vayasu Pilichindi
Prabhu
Neeya?
Kamal
Manmadhan Ambu
Major Raja Mannar
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Sattam En Kaiyil
Babu / Rathnam
Avargal
Janardhan (Johnnie)
Kuruthipunal
Adhi Narayanan
Anandha Jodhi
Child Artist
Virumaandi
Virumaandi Thevar
Moondru Mudichu
Balaji
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Aalavandhan
Nandu / Vijay
Vishwaroopam II
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Sadma
Somprakash/Somu
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
Rani Theni
1982
Paruva Kaalam
1974
Kokila
Vijayakumar
Mattoru Seetha
1975
Papanasam
Suyambulingam
Nayakan
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Thillu Mullu
Cameo
Saagar
Raja
Punnagai Mannan
Sethu / 'Chaplin' Chellapa
Geraftaar
Kishen Kumar Khanna
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Mahanadhi
Krishnaswamy
Indrudu Chandrudu
G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Raaj Tilak
Suraj Singh
Sagara Sangamam
Balakrishna 'Balu'
Sakalakala Vallavan
Velusamy
Thevar Magan
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Panchatanthiram
'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Raja
Thiruvonam
1975
Swati Muthyam
Sivayya
Rama Shama Bhama
Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Avvai Shanmugi
Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
Arangetram
Thyagu
Gunaa
Gunaa
Kannum Karalum
Child Artist
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Anthuleni Katha
Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Uttama Villain
Uttaman/Manoranjan
Kalathur Kannamma
Selvam
Thoongaavanam
CK Diwakar IRS
Per Sollum Pillai
Ramu
Anumodhanam
1978
Ashtamangalyam
1977
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976
Maro Charitra
Balu
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Ravi
Enakkul Oruvan
Madan/Upendra
Kumara Vijayam
Kumar
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Aasheervaadam
1977
Aadu Puli Attam
Madhan
Ram Lakshman
Ram
Panathukkaga
Kumar
Sathyam
1976
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Vazhvey Maayam
Rajasekaran
Sanam Teri Kasam
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Pyasa Shaitan
1984
Vrutham
1987
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Gopi / Vinod
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Adult Gowrishankar
Swimming Pool
1976
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Aadhya Paadam
1977
Uyarnthavargal
Aarumugam
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Zara Si Zindagi
Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Raasaleela
1975
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Vayanadan Thampan
Vayanadan Thampan
Ek Nai Paheli
Sandeep
Annai Velankanni
Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Kalyanaraman
1979
Appooppan
1976
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Vishal "Vishy"
Karishmaa
Sunny
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
(archive footage)
Vanambadi
Ravi
Ninaithale Inikkum
Chandru
Yeh Desh
1984
Siva Thaandavam
1977
Nee Ente Lahari
1976
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Bharath
Paadha Kaanikkai
Child Artist
Aaina
Prem Kapoor
Yaadgaar
1984
Aruthu
1976
Eeta
Ramu
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Avalude Ravukal
1978
Ezham Rathri
1982
Melnaattu Marumagal
Raja
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Ponni
1976
Naan Avanillai
Appu
Guru
Guru / Ashok
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Prasad
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
Sigappu Rojakkal
Dileep
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975
Nirakudam
1977
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977
Pattampoochi
1975
Neela Malargal
Dr. Chandiran
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982
Uruvavugal Maralam
God
Kanyakumari
1974
Andharangam
Kaanthan
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Ellam Inbamayyam
Velusamy
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976
Savaal
Raja Shankar
Samasya
1976
Natchathiram
1980
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Mangamma Sabadham
Ashok / Raja
Idaya Malar
1976
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Velu
Padakuthira
1978
Self / Appearances (16)
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self · 1 eps
Manorathangal
Self - Narrator (voice) · 9 eps
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bigg Boss Telugu
Self · 1 eps
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Self - Narrator (voice)
Nala Damayanthi
Self
Pasi
Self
Mega Icons
Self · 1 eps
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Self
Paarthale Paravasam
Self (Guest Appearance)
Four Friends
Self
Celluloid Man
Self
Amoli
Self - Narrator (Tamil)
Maattuvin Chattangale
Self - Drummer
Bigg Boss
Self - Host · 441 eps
Bigg Boss
Self · 1 eps
Upcoming (12)
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Supreme Yaskin · Film
Marudhanayagam
Marudhanayagam Pillai · Film
Marudhanayagam
Writer · Film
Marudhanayagam
Producer · Film
Marudhanayagam
Lyricist · Film
Marudhanayagam
Director · Film
Seyon
Producer · Film
Dharman
Producer · Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Self · Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Screenplay · Film
KHxRK: Reunion
Film
Vikram 2
Vikram · Film
Directing (7)
Writing (66)
Vikram
Lyricist
Vikram
Screenplay
Hey Ram
Lyricist
Hey Ram
Story
Hey Ram
Screenplay
Hey Ram
Dialogue
Thug Life
Lyricist
Thug Life
Story
Pammal K. Sambandam
Lyricist
Magalir Mattum
Writer
Raja Paarvai
Writer
Nala Damayanthi
Story
Nala Damayanthi
Screenplay
Sathi Leelavathi
Screenplay
Kadhala Kadhala
Screenplay
Nammavar
Screenplay
Nammavar
Story
Anbe Sivam
Screenplay
Unnaipol Oruvan
Lyricist
Unnaipol Oruvan
Screenplay
Mumbai Xpress
Screenplay
Mumbai Xpress
Dialogue
Mumbai Xpress
Story
Sathya
Screenplay
Chachi 420
Screenplay
Eenadu
Writer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Writer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Screenplay
Meendum Kokila
Story
Vishwaroopam
Story
Vishwaroopam
Lyricist
Vishwaroopam
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam
Dialogue
Ramji Londonwaley
Original Story
Dasavatharam
Story
Dasavatharam
Screenplay
Dasavatharam
Dialogue
Manmadhan Ambu
Lyricist
Manmadhan Ambu
Screenplay
Manmadhan Ambu
Story
Manmadhan Ambu
Dialogue
Kuruthipunal
Screenplay
Virumaandi
Lyricist
Virumaandi
Writer
Aalavandhan
Screenplay
Aalavandhan
Novel
Aalavandhan
Story
Aalavandhan
Dialogue
Vishwaroopam II
Lyricist
Vishwaroopam II
Dialogue
Vishwaroopam II
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam II
Story
Biwi No.1
Original Story
Mahanadhi
Story
Mahanadhi
Screenplay
Indrudu Chandrudu
Screenplay
Thevar Magan
Writer
Panchatanthiram
Story
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Screenplay
Uttama Villain
Lyricist
Uttama Villain
Screenplay
Uttama Villain
Story
Thoongaavanam
Screenplay
Virasat
Writer
Thandege Thakka Maga
Writer
Guru
Dialogue
Producing (24)
Vikram
Producer
Amaran
Producer
Vikram
Producer
Hey Ram
Producer
Thug Life
Producer
Magalir Mattum
Producer
Raja Paarvai
Producer
Nala Damayanthi
Producer
Sathi Leelavathi
Producer
Kadaram Kondan
Producer
Unnaipol Oruvan
Producer
Mumbai Xpress
Producer
Sathya
Producer
Chachi 420
Producer
Eenadu
Producer
Vishwaroopam
Producer
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Producer
Kuruthipunal
Producer
Virumaandi
Producer
Vishwaroopam II
Producer
Thevar Magan
Producer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Producer
Uttama Villain
Producer
Thoongaavanam
Producer
Other Crew (70)
Rambo III
Makeup Artist
Star Trek: First Contact
Makeup Artist
Vikram
Playback Singer
Enthiran
Thanks
Manjummel Boys
Thanks
Vikram
Playback Singer
Hey Ram
Playback Singer
Hey Ram
Choreographer
Pammal K. Sambandam
Playback Singer
Thenali
Playback Singer
Raja Paarvai
Playback Singer
Meiyazhagan
Playback Singer
Kalaignan
Playback Singer
Simla Special
Choreographer
Maria, My Darling
Playback Singer
Nala Damayanthi
Playback Singer
Aval Appadithan
Playback Singer
Sathi Leelavathi
Playback Singer
Ullasam
Playback Singer
Kadhala Kadhala
Playback Singer
Anbe Sivam
Playback Singer
Unnaipol Oruvan
Playback Singer
Mumbai Xpress
Playback Singer
Sathya
Playback Singer
Chachi 420
Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
Playback Singer
Vasool Raja MBBS
Playback Singer
Muthuramalingam
Playback Singer
Singaravelan
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam
Playback Singer
Dasavatharam
Playback Singer
Manmadhan Ambu
Playback Singer
Japanil Kalyanaraman
Playback Singer
Avargal
Choreographer
Virumaandi
Playback Singer
Virumaandi
Editor
Happi
Playback Singer
Aalavandhan
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam II
Choreographer
Vishwaroopam II
Playback Singer
Sadma
Playback Singer
Sathya
Thanks
Nayakan
Playback Singer
Mahanadhi
Playback Singer
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
Thevar Magan
Playback Singer
Panchatanthiram
Playback Singer
Avvai Shanmugi
Playback Singer
Gunaa
Playback Singer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Playback Singer
Uttama Villain
Playback Singer
Uttama Villain
Choreographer
Thoongaavanam
Playback Singer
Per Sollum Pillai
Playback Singer
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Choreographer
Saranam Ayyappa
Playback Singer
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Playback Singer
Srimanthudu
Choreographer
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Playback Singer
Oh Maane Maane
Playback Singer
Oh Maane Maane
Thanks
Sange Muzhangu
Choreographer
Siva Thaandavam
Playback Singer
Amoli
Thanks
Three Men Army
Thanks
Sigappu Rojakkal
Playback Singer
Andharangam
Playback Singer
Savaal
Playback Singer
Padakuthira
Playback Singer