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 (9)
Movies (211)
Kalki 2898-AD
Supreme Yaskin
Leo
Vikram (voice)
Thug Life
Rangaraya Sakthivel
Vikram
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Veerasekaran Senapathy
Vasool Raja MBBS
'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
Soora Samhaaram
ACP Athi Veerapandiyan
Magalir Mattum
Boss from Head Office
Hey Ram
Saket Ram
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Udhayamoorthi
Vishwaroopam II
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Thevar Magan
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Kurathi Magan
Ashok
Nayakan
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Kuruthipunal
Adhi Narayanan
Indian
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Pushpaka Vimana
Unemployed graduate
Virumaandi
Virumaandi Thevar
Aalavandhan
Nandu / Vijay
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Sankarlal
1981
Uttama Villain
Uttaman/Manoranjan
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Raghavan
Mahanadhi
Krishnaswamy
Sattam
Raja
Chachi 420
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Vishwaroopam
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Vikram
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Mumbai Xpress
Avinasi/Avinash
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
David / James alias Shankar
Vayasu Pilichindi
Prabhu
Indrudu Chandrudu
G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Lalitha
Balu
Moondram Pirai
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Dasavatharam
Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Gunaa
Gunaa
Thoongaavanam
CK Diwakar IRS
Pammal K. Sambandam
Pammal K. Sambandam
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Vishal "Vishy"
Sagara Sangamam
Balakrishna 'Balu'
Ashtamangalyam
1977
Uruvavugal Maralam
God
Anbe Sivam
Nalla Sivam
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Michael / Madanagopal / Kameshwaran / Subramaniam Raju
Panchatanthiram
'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Raaj Tilak
Suraj Singh
Papanasam
Suyambulingam
Karishmaa
Sunny
Sathi Leelavathi
Dr. Sakthivel
Unnaipol Oruvan
Common Man
Kannum Karalum
Child Artist
Sathya
Sathyamurthy
Sanam Teri Kasam
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Ram Lakshman
Ram
Apoorva Raagangal
Prasanna
Thiruvonam
1975
Anthuleni Katha
Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Sigappu Rojakkal
Dileep
Kalaignan
Indrajeet
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Nammavar
Dr. Selvam
Sadma
Somprakash/Somu
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Gopi / Vinod
Kadhala Kadhala
Ramalingam
Eenadu
The Anonymous Caller
Geraftaar
Kishen Kumar Khanna
Anbu Thangai
1974
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Alavuddin
Meendum Kokila
Subramaniam
Sattam En Kaiyil
Babu / Rathnam
Kaadhal Parisu
Mohan
Pyasa Shaitan
1984
Maria, My Darling
1980
Punnagai Mannan
Sethu / 'Chaplin' Chellapa
Singaravelan
Singaravelan
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Sundaram Rangan
Aasheervaadam
1977
Yaadgaar
1984
Aval Appadithan
Arun
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Manakanakku
1986
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Bharath
Kaakki Sattai
Murali
Panathukkaga
Kumar
Agni Sakshi
1982
Simla Special
Gopu
Neela Malargal
Dr. Chandiran
Sakalakala Vallavan
Velusamy
Chanakyan
Johnson
Vetri Vizha
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
16 Vayathinile
Chappani
Anandha Jodhi
Child Artist
Aadhya Paadam
1977
Eeta
Ramu
Zara Si Zindagi
Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Aruthu
1976
Subha Sankalpam
Dasu
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Madanolsavam
Raju
Tik Tik Tik
Dileep
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Padakuthira
1978
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Raja
Thenali
Thenali Soman
Manmadha Leelai
Madhu
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Ninaithale Inikkum
Chandru
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977
Andha Oru Nimidam
Kumar
Saagar
Raja
Manmadhan Ambu
Major Raja Mannar
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Ravi
Daisy
James
Kumara Vijayam
Kumar
Kadal Meengal
1981
Avvai Shanmugi
Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Babu / Kumar
Kalathur Kannamma
Selvam
Swimming Pool
1976
Moondru Mudichu
Balaji
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
Neeya?
Kamal
Maanavan
1970
Sathyam
1976
Natchathiram
1980
Vazhvey Maayam
Rajasekaran
Vishnu Vijayam
1974
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975
Maro Charitra
Balu
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
(archive footage)
Thappu Thalangal
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Swami
Kabita
1977
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Raasaleela
1975
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Ullasa Paravaigal
Ravi
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Velu
Samasya
1976
Maharasan
Vadivelu
Raja Paarvai
Blind Musician
Swati Muthyam
Sivayya
Aaina
Prem Kapoor
Ponni
1976
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Aadu Puli Attam
Madhan
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Arangetram
Thyagu
Appooppan
1976
Per Sollum Pillai
Ramu
Paruva Kaalam
1974
Nee Ente Lahari
1976
Satyavan Savithri
1977
Uyarnthavargal
Aarumugam
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Sanjeevi
Anumodhanam
1978
Agni Pushpam
1976
Pattampoochi
1975
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Thillu Mullu
Cameo
Sreedevi
1977
Nool Veli
1979
Nirakudam
1977
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Adult Gowrishankar
Avargal
Janardhan (Johnnie)
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Madhura Swapanam
1977
Melnaattu Marumagal
Raja
Yeh Desh
1984
Rama Shama Bhama
Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Enakkul Oruvan
Madan/Upendra
Ek Nai Paheli
Sandeep
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Vayanadan Thampan
Vayanadan Thampan
Kokila
Vijayakumar
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Rani Theni
Miller
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
Siva Thaandavam
1977
Guru
Guru / Ashok
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Savaal
Raja Shankar
Vanambadi
Ravi
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Prasad
Avalude Ravukal
1978
Kalyanaraman
1979
Andharangam
Kaanthan
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978
Vrutham
1987
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976
Annai Velankanni
Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Ezham Rathri
1982
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Mattoru Seetha
1975
Ellam Inbamayyam
Velusamy
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Naan Avanillai
Appu
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Kanyakumari
1974
Mangamma Sabadham
Ashok / Raja
Idaya Malar
1976
Paadha Kaanikkai
Child Artist
Self / Appearances (16)
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self · 1 eps
Manorathangal
Self - Narrator (voice) · 9 eps
Bigg Boss Telugu
Self · 1 eps
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Self - Narrator (voice)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Self - Narrator (voice)
Mega Icons
Self · 1 eps
Nala Damayanthi
Self
Paarthale Paravasam
Self (Guest Appearance)
Celluloid Man
Self
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Self
Four Friends
Self
Amoli
Self - Narrator (Tamil)
Pasi
Self
Maattuvin Chattangale
Self - Drummer
Bigg Boss
Self - Host · 441 eps
Bigg Boss
Himself - Guest · 1 eps
Upcoming (13)
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Supreme Yaskin · Film
KHxRK: Reunion
Film
Indian 3: War Mode
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram · Film
Seyon
Producer · Film
Dharman
Producer · Film
Marudhanayagam
Marudhanayagam Pillai · Film
Marudhanayagam
Producer · Film
Marudhanayagam
Lyricist · Film
Marudhanayagam
Writer · Film
Marudhanayagam
Director · Film
Vikram 2
Vikram · Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Self · Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Screenplay · Film
Directing (7)
Writing (66)
Thug Life
Lyricist
Thug Life
Story
Vikram
Lyricist
Magalir Mattum
Writer
Hey Ram
Lyricist
Hey Ram
Story
Hey Ram
Screenplay
Hey Ram
Dialogue
Vishwaroopam II
Lyricist
Vishwaroopam II
Story
Vishwaroopam II
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam II
Dialogue
Thevar Magan
Writer
Kuruthipunal
Screenplay
Virumaandi
Lyricist
Virumaandi
Writer
Aalavandhan
Screenplay
Aalavandhan
Novel
Aalavandhan
Story
Aalavandhan
Dialogue
Biwi No.1
Original Story
Uttama Villain
Lyricist
Uttama Villain
Story
Uttama Villain
Screenplay
Mahanadhi
Story
Mahanadhi
Screenplay
Chachi 420
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam
Story
Vishwaroopam
Lyricist
Vishwaroopam
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam
Dialogue
Vikram
Screenplay
Virasat
Writer
Mumbai Xpress
Screenplay
Mumbai Xpress
Story
Mumbai Xpress
Dialogue
Indrudu Chandrudu
Screenplay
Dasavatharam
Story
Dasavatharam
Screenplay
Dasavatharam
Dialogue
Thoongaavanam
Screenplay
Pammal K. Sambandam
Lyricist
Anbe Sivam
Screenplay
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Writer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Screenplay
Ramji Londonwaley
Original Story
Panchatanthiram
Story
Sathi Leelavathi
Screenplay
Unnaipol Oruvan
Lyricist
Unnaipol Oruvan
Screenplay
Sathya
Screenplay
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Screenplay
Nammavar
Screenplay
Nammavar
Story
Kadhala Kadhala
Screenplay
Eenadu
Writer
Meendum Kokila
Story
Nala Damayanthi
Story
Nala Damayanthi
Screenplay
Manmadhan Ambu
Lyricist
Manmadhan Ambu
Story
Manmadhan Ambu
Screenplay
Manmadhan Ambu
Dialogue
Thandege Thakka Maga
Writer
Raja Paarvai
Writer
Guru
Dialogue
Producing (24)
Amaran
Producer
Thug Life
Producer
Vikram
Producer
Magalir Mattum
Producer
Hey Ram
Producer
Vishwaroopam II
Producer
Thevar Magan
Producer
Kuruthipunal
Producer
Virumaandi
Producer
Uttama Villain
Producer
Chachi 420
Producer
Vishwaroopam
Producer
Vikram
Producer
Mumbai Xpress
Producer
Kadaram Kondan
Producer
Thoongaavanam
Producer
Sathi Leelavathi
Producer
Unnaipol Oruvan
Producer
Sathya
Producer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Producer
Eenadu
Producer
Nala Damayanthi
Producer
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Producer
Raja Paarvai
Producer
Other Crew (70)
Star Trek: First Contact
Makeup Artist
Rambo III
Makeup Artist
Enthiran
Thanks
Vikram
Playback Singer
Meiyazhagan
Playback Singer
Manjummel Boys
Thanks
Vasool Raja MBBS
Playback Singer
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
Hey Ram
Playback Singer
Hey Ram
Choreographer
Vishwaroopam II
Choreographer
Vishwaroopam II
Playback Singer
Thevar Magan
Playback Singer
Nayakan
Playback Singer
Virumaandi
Playback Singer
Virumaandi
Editor
Aalavandhan
Playback Singer
Uttama Villain
Playback Singer
Uttama Villain
Choreographer
Mahanadhi
Playback Singer
Chachi 420
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam
Playback Singer
Vikram
Playback Singer
Mumbai Xpress
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
Playback Singer
Dasavatharam
Playback Singer
Gunaa
Playback Singer
Thoongaavanam
Playback Singer
Pammal K. Sambandam
Playback Singer
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Playback Singer
Anbe Sivam
Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Playback Singer
Three Men Army
Thanks
Happi
Playback Singer
Panchatanthiram
Playback Singer
Sathi Leelavathi
Playback Singer
Unnaipol Oruvan
Playback Singer
Sathya
Playback Singer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Playback Singer
Sigappu Rojakkal
Playback Singer
Kalaignan
Playback Singer
Sadma
Playback Singer
Kadhala Kadhala
Playback Singer
Maria, My Darling
Playback Singer
Nala Damayanthi
Playback Singer
Singaravelan
Playback Singer
Oh Maane Maane
Thanks
Oh Maane Maane
Playback Singer
Ullasam
Playback Singer
Aval Appadithan
Playback Singer
Saranam Ayyappa
Playback Singer
Simla Special
Choreographer
Muthuramalingam
Playback Singer
Padakuthira
Playback Singer
Thenali
Playback Singer
Japanil Kalyanaraman
Playback Singer
Amoli
Thanks
Manmadhan Ambu
Playback Singer
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Choreographer
Avvai Shanmugi
Playback Singer
Srimanthudu
Choreographer
Sathya
Thanks
Raja Paarvai
Playback Singer
Per Sollum Pillai
Playback Singer
Avargal
Choreographer
Siva Thaandavam
Playback Singer
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Playback Singer
Sange Muzhangu
Choreographer
Savaal
Playback Singer
Andharangam
Playback Singer