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