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