Kamal Haasan is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil-language cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. An auteur, he is recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is also known for introducing new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. Among his numerous accolades are 4 National Film Awards, 9 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, 4 Nandi Awards, the Rashtrapati Award, 2 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 Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also worked in films as a screenwriter, songwriter, singer, choreographer, and lyricist. His film production company, Raj Kamal International Films (RKIF), has produced several of his films. After beginning as a child actor, Haasan's breakthrough was with the film Apoorva Raagangal (1975), playing the role of a rebellious youth in love with an older woman. He secured his second National Film Award for his performance in the romantic drama Moondram Pirai (1982), and later won acclaim for his performance in Mani Ratnam's epic crime drama 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, including 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.
Known For
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Narrator (voice)
Leo
(2023)
Vikram (voice)
Vikram
(2022)
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
(2006)
Raghavan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Narrator (voice)
Chachi 420
(1997)
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Nayakan
(1987)
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Kalki 2898 - A.D
(2024)
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Nalla Sivam
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
Hey Ram
(2000)
Saket Ram
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Full Filmography
Acting
Kalathur Kannamma
(1960)
Selvam (Child Artist)
Parthal Pasi Theerum
(1962)
Babu / Kumar
Kannum Karalum
(1962)
Child Artist
Paadha Kaanikkai
(1962)
Child Artist
Anandha Jodhi
(1963)
Child Artist
Vanambadi
(1963)
Ravi
Maanavan
(1970)
Annai Velankanni
(1971)
Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Kanna Nalama
(1972)
Kurathi Magan
(1972)
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
(1973)
Arangetram
(1973)
Thyagu
Naan Avanillai
(1974)
Appu
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
(1974)
Prasad
Paruva kaalam
(1974)
Gumasthavin Magal
(1974)
Anbu Thangai
(1974)
Kanyakumari
(1974)
Panathukkaga
(1974)
Kumar
Vishnu Vijayam
(1974)
Apoorva Raagangal
(1975)
Prasanna
Pattikkaattu Raja
(1975)
Andharangam
(1975)
Kaanthan
Melnaattu Marumagal
(1975)
Raja
Cinema Paithiyam
(1975)
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
(1975)
Pattampoochi
(1975)
Aayirathil Oruthi
(1975)
Thangathile Vairam
(1975)
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
(1975)
Malai Sooda Va
(1975)
Thiruvonam
(1975)
Mattoru Seetha
(1975)
Raasaleela
(1975)
Lalitha
(1976)
Manmadha Leelai
(1976)
Madhu
Anthuleni Katha
(1976)
Sathyam
(1976)
Unarchigal
(1976)
Moondru Mudichu
(1976)
Balaji
Agni Pushpam
(1976)
Nee Ente Lahari
(1976)
Samasya
(1976)
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
(1976)
Ponni
(1976)
Aruthu
(1976)
Kumaara Vijayam
(1976)
Appooppan
(1976)
Kuttavum Shikshayum
(1976)
Idaya Malar
(1976)
Swimming Pool
(1976)
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
(1976)
16 Vayathinile
(1977)
Chappani
Naam Pirandha Mann
(1977)
Aadu Puli Attam
(1977)
Avargal
(1977)
Janardhan (Johnnie)
Kokila
(1977)
Vijayakumar
Uyarnthavargal
(1977)
Aarumugam
Madhura Swapanam
(1977)
Aasheervaadam
(1977)
Kabita
(1977)
Satyavan Savithri
(1977)
Sreedevi
(1977)
Ormakal Marikkumo?
(1977)
Nirakudam
(1977)
Siva Thaandavam
(1977)
Aadhya Paadam
(1977)
Aanandham Paramaanandham
(1977)
Ashtamangalyam
(1977)
Aaina
(1977)
Prem Kapoor
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
(1977)
Sattam En Kaiyil
(1978)
Babu / Rathnam
Aval Appadithan
(1978)
Arun
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
(1978)
Sanjeevi
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
(1978)
Velu
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
(1978)
Maro Charitra
(1978)
Balu
Thappu Thalangal
(1978)
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Vayanadan Thampan
(1978)
Vayanadan Thampan
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Dileep
Eeta
(1978)
Ramu
Vayasu Pilichindi
(1978)
Prabhu
Madanolsavam
(1978)
Raju
Padakuthira
(1978)
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
(1978)
Anumodhanam
(1978)
Avalude Ravukal
(1978)
Kaathirunna Nimisham
(1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
(1978)
Ninaithaale Inikkum
(1979)
Chandru
Thaayillamal Naanillai
(1979)
Raja
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
(1979)
Neeya?
(1979)
Kamal
Nool Veli
(1979)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
(1979)
Alavuddin
Kalyanaraman
(1979)
Idi Katha Kaadu
(1979)
Azhiyatha Kolangal
(1979)
Gowrishankar
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
(1979)
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Neela Malargal
(1979)
Dr. Chandiran
Pasi
(1979)
Self
Mangala Vaathiyam
(1979)
Ullasa Paravaigal
(1980)
Ravi
Maria, My Darling
(1980)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
(1980)
Sundaram Rangan
Natchathiram
(1980)
Guru
(1980)
Guru / Ashok
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Ellam Inbamayyam
(1981)
Velusamy
Thillu Mullu
(1981)
Cameo
Savaal
(1981)
Raja Shankar
Kadal Meengal
(1981)
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Blind Musician
Meendum Kokila
(1981)
Subramaniam
Sankarlal
(1981)
Ram Lakshman
(1981)
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
(1981)
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Tik Tik Tik
(1981)
Dileep
Pagadai Panirendu
(1982)
Moondram Pirai
(1982)
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Rani Theni
(1982)
Simla Special
(1982)
Gopu
Vazhvey Maayam
(1982)
Rajasekaran
Sagalakala Vallavan
(1982)
Velu (Sam)
Sanam Teri Kasam
(1982)
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Agni Sakshi
(1982)
Ezham Rathri
(1982)
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
(1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
(1982)
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
(1982)
Maattuvin Chattangale
(1982)
Uruvangal Maralam
(1983)
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
(1983)
Sattam
(1983)
Sadma
(1983)
Somprakash/Somu
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
(1983)
Bus conductor (Cameo)
Sagara Sangamam
(1983)
Balakrishna (Balu)
Zara Si Zindagi
(1983)
Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Enakkul Oruvan
(1984)
Madan/Upendra
Ek Nai Paheli
(1984)
Sandeep
Raaj Tilak
(1984)
Suraj Singh
Yaadgaar
(1984)
Yeh Desh
(1984)
Karishmaa
(1984)
Sunny
Japanil Kalyanaraman
(1985)
Mangamma Sabadham
(1985)
Ashok / Raja
Kaakki Sattai
(1985)
Murali
Uyarndha Ullam
(1985)
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
(1985)
David / James alias Shankar
Saagar
(1985)
Raja
Geraftaar
(1985)
Kishen Kumar Khanna
Andha Oru Nimidam
(1985)
Kumar
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
(1985)
Vishal "Vishy"
Swati Muthyam
(1986)
Sivayya
Vikram
(1986)
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
(1986)
Bharath
Manakanakku
(1986)
Punnagai Mannan
(1986)
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
(1986)
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Nayakan
(1987)
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Pushpaka Vimana
(1987)
Unemployed graduate
Kaadhal Parisu
(1987)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
(1987)
Self
Per Sollum Pillai
(1987)
Ramu
Vrutham
(1987)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
(1988)
Udhayamoorthi
Soora Samhaaram
(1988)
A V Pandian
Sathya
(1988)
Sathyamurthy
Daisy
(1988)
James
Vetri Vizha
(1989)
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Mayor G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Chanakyan
(1989)
Johnson
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
Gunaa
(1991)
"Gunaa" Gunasekharan
Thevar Magan
(1992)
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Singaravelan
(1992)
Singaravelan
Maharasan
(1993)
Vadivelu
Kalaignan
(1993)
Indrajeet
Nammavar
(1994)
Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Boss from Head Office
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Krishnaswamy
Kuruthipunal
(1995)
Adhi Narayanan
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Shaktivel
Subha Sankalpam
(1995)
Dasu
Indian
(1996)
Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Avvai Shanmugi
(1996)
Pandyan / Avvai Shanmugi
Chachi 420
(1997)
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Ramalingam
Hey Ram
(2000)
Saket Ram
Thenali
(2000)
Thenali Soman
Aalavandhan
(2001)
Nandu / Vijay kumar
Paarthale Paravasam
(2001)
Self (Guest Appearance)
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Pammal K. Sambandam
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Ramachandramurthy
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Nalla Sivam
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Self
Virumaandi
(2004)
Virumaandi Thevar
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Avinasi/Avinash
Rama Shama Bhama
(2005)
Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
(2006)
Raghavan
Dasavatharam
(2008)
Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Unnaipol Oruvan
(2009)
Common Man
Eenadu
(2009)
The Anonymous Caller
Manmadhan Ambu
(2010)
Major Raja Mannar
Four Friends
(2010)
Self
Celluloid Man
(2012)
Self
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Uttaman/Manoranjan
Papanasam
(2015)
Suyambulingam
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
CK Diwakar IRS
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
(2016)
Swami
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Amoli
(2018)
Narrator (Tamil)
Vikram
(2022)
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Narrator (voice)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Narrator (voice)
Leo
(2023)
Vikram (voice)
Indian 2
(2024)
Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Kalki 2898 - A.D
(2024)
Directing
Nootrukku Nooru
(1971)
Assistant Director
Annai Velankanni
(1971)
Assistant Director
Unarchigal
(1976)
Assistant Director
Chachi 420
(1997)
Director
Hey Ram
(2000)
Director
Virumaandi
(2004)
Director
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Director
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Director
Crew
Srimanthudu
(1971)
Choreographer
Sange Muzhangu
(1972)
Choreographer
Suryagandhi
(1973)
Choreographer
Oh Maane Maane
(1984)
Thanks
Three Men Army
(1995)
Thanks
Hey Ram
(2000)
Choreographer
Enthiran
(2010)
Thanks
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Choreographer
Sathya
(2017)
Thanks
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Choreographer
Amoli
(2018)
Thanks
Sinamkol
(2020)
Thanks
Sound
Andharangam
(1975)
Playback Singer
Siva Thaandavam
(1977)
Playback Singer
Aval Appadithan
(1978)
Playback Singer
Padakuthira
(1978)
Playback Singer
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Playback Singer
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Playback Singer
Maria, My Darling
(1980)
Playback Singer
Savaal
(1981)
Playback Singer
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
(1982)
Playback Singer
Sadma
(1983)
Playback Singer
Oh Maane Maane
(1984)
Playback Singer
Japanil Kalyanaraman
(1985)
Playback Singer
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
(1985)
Playback Singer
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
(1986)
Playback Singer
Vikram
(1986)
Playback Singer
Nayakan
(1987)
Playback Singer
Per Sollum Pillai
(1987)
Playback Singer
Sathya
(1988)
Playback Singer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Playback Singer
Gunaa
(1991)
Playback Singer
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Playback Singer
Singaravelan
(1992)
Playback Singer
Kalaignan
(1993)
Playback Singer
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Playback Singer
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Playback Singer
Avvai Shanmugi
(1996)
Playback Singer
Chachi 420
(1997)
Playback Singer
Ullasam
(1997)
Playback Singer
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Playback Singer
Thenali
(2000)
Playback Singer
Hey Ram
(2000)
Playback Singer
Aalavandhan
(2001)
Playback Singer
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Playback Singer
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Playback Singer
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Playback Singer
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Playback Singer
Virumaandi
(2004)
Playback Singer
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Playback Singer
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Playback Singer
Pudhupettai
(2006)
Playback Singer
Dasavatharam
(2008)
Playback Singer
Unnaipol Oruvan
(2009)
Playback Singer
Manmadhan Ambu
(2010)
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Playback Singer
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
Playback Singer
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Playback Singer
Muthuramalingam
(2017)
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Playback Singer
Happi
(2019)
Playback Singer
Vikram
(2022)
Playback Singer
Manjummel Boys
(2024)
Playback Singer
Writing
Guru
(1980)
Dialogue
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Writer
Meendum Kokila
(1981)
Story
Vikram
(1986)
Screenplay
Sathya
(1988)
Screenplay
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Screenplay
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Screenplay
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Writer and Screenplay
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Writer
Nammavar
(1994)
Writer
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Writer
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Story and Screenplay
Kuruthipunal
(1995)
Screenplay
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Screenplay
Chachi 420
(1997)
Screenplay
Virasat
(1997)
Writer
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Screenplay
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Original Story
Hey Ram
(2000)
Story, Dialogue, Screenplay, and Lyricist
Aalavandhan
(2001)
Screenplay and Novel
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Story
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Lyricist
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Screenplay
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Screenplay and Story
Virumaandi
(2004)
Writer and Lyricist
Ramji Londonwaley
(2005)
Original Story
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
Thandege Thakka Maga
(2006)
Writer
Dasavatharam
(2008)
Story, Screenplay, and Dialogue
Unnaipol Oruvan
(2009)
Screenplay and Lyricist
Eenadu
(2009)
Writer
Manmadhan Ambu
(2010)
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, and Lyricist
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Screenplay, Dialogue, Story, and Lyricist
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Screenplay, Story, and Lyricist
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Lyricist, Dialogue, Screenplay, and Story
Vikram
(2022)
Lyricist
Production
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Producer
Vikram
(1986)
Producer
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
(1987)
Producer
Sathya
(1988)
Producer
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Producer
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Producer
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Producer
Kuruthipunal
(1995)
Producer
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Producer
Chachi 420
(1997)
Producer
Hey Ram
(2000)
Producer
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Producer
Virumaandi
(2004)
Producer
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Producer
Unnaipol Oruvan
(2009)
Producer
Eenadu
(2009)
Producer
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Producer
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Producer
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
Producer
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Producer
Kadaram Kondan
(2019)
Producer
Vikram
(2022)
Producer
STR 48
(2024)
Producer
Costume & Make-Up
Editing