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)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Narrator (voice)
Leo
(2023)
Vikram (voice)
Vikram
(2022)
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Pammal K. Sambandam
Chachi 420
(1997)
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Nalla Sivam
Kalki 2898 - A.D
(2024)
Full Filmography
Acting
Kalathur Kannamma
(1960)
Selvam (Child Artist)
Paadha Kaanikkai
(1962)
Child Artist
Kannum Karalum
(1962)
Child Artist
Parthal Pasi Theerum
(1962)
Babu / Kumar
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
Vishnu Vijayam
(1974)
Paruva kaalam
(1974)
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
(1974)
Prasad
Kanyakumari
(1974)
Anbu Thangai
(1974)
Panathukkaga
(1974)
Kumar
Gumasthavin Magal
(1974)
Aayirathil Oruthi
(1975)
Apoorva Raagangal
(1975)
Prasanna
Melnaattu Marumagal
(1975)
Raja
Cinema Paithiyam
(1975)
Pattampoochi
(1975)
Pattikkaattu Raja
(1975)
Raasaleela
(1975)
Thiruvonam
(1975)
Mattoru Seetha
(1975)
Thangathile Vairam
(1975)
Andharangam
(1975)
Kaanthan
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
(1975)
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
(1975)
Malai Sooda Va
(1975)
Swimming Pool
(1976)
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
(1976)
Ponni
(1976)
Aruthu
(1976)
Moondru Mudichu
(1976)
Balaji
Nee Ente Lahari
(1976)
Unarchigal
(1976)
Manmadha Leelai
(1976)
Madhu
Anthuleni Katha
(1976)
Lalitha
(1976)
Kumaara Vijayam
(1976)
Idaya Malar
(1976)
Samasya
(1976)
Appooppan
(1976)
Sathyam
(1976)
Agni Pushpam
(1976)
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
(1976)
Kuttavum Shikshayum
(1976)
Aanandham Paramaanandham
(1977)
Aasheervaadam
(1977)
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
(1977)
Siva Thaandavam
(1977)
Uyarnthavargal
(1977)
Aarumugam
Ormakal Marikkumo?
(1977)
Nirakudam
(1977)
Aadu Puli Attam
(1977)
Aaina
(1977)
Prem Kapoor
Ashtamangalyam
(1977)
Satyavan Savithri
(1977)
Avargal
(1977)
Janardhan (Johnnie)
Madhura Swapanam
(1977)
Kokila
(1977)
Vijayakumar
Sreedevi
(1977)
Kabita
(1977)
16 Vayathinile
(1977)
Chappani
Aadhya Paadam
(1977)
Naam Pirandha Mann
(1977)
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Dileep
Eeta
(1978)
Ramu
Vayanadan Thampan
(1978)
Vayanadan Thampan
Vayasu Pilichindi
(1978)
Prabhu
Sattam En Kaiyil
(1978)
Babu / Rathnam
Anumodhanam
(1978)
Kaathirunna Nimisham
(1978)
Avalude Ravukal
(1978)
Aval Appadithan
(1978)
Arun
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
(1978)
Madanolsavam
(1978)
Raju
Padakuthira
(1978)
Thappu Thalangal
(1978)
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
(1978)
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
(1978)
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
(1978)
Velu
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
(1978)
Sanjeevi
Maro Charitra
(1978)
Balu
Kalyanaraman
(1979)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
(1979)
Alavuddin
Neela Malargal
(1979)
Dr. Chandiran
Azhiyatha Kolangal
(1979)
Gowrishankar
Nool Veli
(1979)
Pasi
(1979)
Self
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
(1979)
Ninaithaale Inikkum
(1979)
Chandru
Thaayillamal Naanillai
(1979)
Raja
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
(1979)
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Idi Katha Kaadu
(1979)
Neeya?
(1979)
Kamal
Mangala Vaathiyam
(1979)
Natchathiram
(1980)
Ullasa Paravaigal
(1980)
Ravi
Maria, My Darling
(1980)
Guru
(1980)
Guru / Ashok
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
(1980)
Sundaram Rangan
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
(1981)
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Tik Tik Tik
(1981)
Dileep
Thillu Mullu
(1981)
Cameo
Sankarlal
(1981)
Kadal Meengal
(1981)
Meendum Kokila
(1981)
Subramaniam
Savaal
(1981)
Raja Shankar
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Blind Musician
Ellam Inbamayyam
(1981)
Velusamy
Ram Lakshman
(1981)
Maattuvin Chattangale
(1982)
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
(1982)
Sanam Teri Kasam
(1982)
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Agni Sakshi
(1982)
Rani Theni
(1982)
Moondram Pirai
(1982)
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Vazhvey Maayam
(1982)
Rajasekaran
Simla Special
(1982)
Gopu
Sagalakala Vallavan
(1982)
Velu (Sam)
Pagadai Panirendu
(1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
(1982)
Ezham Rathri
(1982)
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
(1982)
Sadma
(1983)
Somprakash/Somu
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
(1983)
Bus conductor (Cameo)
Sattam
(1983)
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
(1983)
Uruvangal Maralam
(1983)
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
Yeh Desh
(1984)
Yaadgaar
(1984)
Karishmaa
(1984)
Sunny
Saagar
(1985)
Raja
Uyarndha Ullam
(1985)
Japanil Kalyanaraman
(1985)
Mangamma Sabadham
(1985)
Ashok / Raja
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
(1985)
David / James alias Shankar
Kaakki Sattai
(1985)
Murali
Andha Oru Nimidam
(1985)
Kumar
Geraftaar
(1985)
Kishen Kumar Khanna
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
(1985)
Vishal "Vishy"
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
(1986)
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Manakanakku
(1986)
Vikram
(1986)
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
(1986)
Bharath
Punnagai Mannan
(1986)
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
Swati Muthyam
(1986)
Sivayya
Vrutham
(1987)
Kaadhal Parisu
(1987)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
(1987)
Self
Pushpaka Vimana
(1987)
Unemployed graduate
Nayakan
(1987)
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Per Sollum Pillai
(1987)
Ramu
Daisy
(1988)
James
Sathya
(1988)
Sathyamurthy
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
(1988)
Udhayamoorthi
Soora Samhaaram
(1988)
A V Pandian
Chanakyan
(1989)
Johnson
Vetri Vizha
(1989)
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Mayor G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
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
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Boss from Head Office
Nammavar
(1994)
Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Krishnaswamy
Subha Sankalpam
(1995)
Dasu
Kuruthipunal
(1995)
Adhi Narayanan
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Shaktivel
Avvai Shanmugi
(1996)
Pandyan / Avvai Shanmugi
Indian
(1996)
Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Chachi 420
(1997)
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Ramalingam
Thenali
(2000)
Thenali Soman
Hey Ram
(2000)
Saket Ram
Paarthale Paravasam
(2001)
Self (Guest Appearance)
Aalavandhan
(2001)
Nandu / Vijay kumar
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Ramachandramurthy
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Pammal K. Sambandam
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Self
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Nalla Sivam
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
Virumaandi
(2004)
Virumaandi Thevar
Rama Shama Bhama
(2005)
Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Avinasi/Avinash
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
Eenadu
(2009)
The Anonymous Caller
Unnaipol Oruvan
(2009)
Common Man
Four Friends
(2010)
Self
Manmadhan Ambu
(2010)
Major Raja Mannar
Celluloid Man
(2012)
Self
Vishwaroopam
(2013)
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
CK Diwakar IRS
Papanasam
(2015)
Suyambulingam
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Uttaman/Manoranjan
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
(2016)
Swami
Amoli
(2018)
Narrator (Tamil)
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
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
Maria, My Darling
(1980)
Playback Singer
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Playback Singer
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Playback Singer
Savaal
(1981)
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
(1982)
Playback Singer
Sadma
(1983)
Playback Singer
Oh Maane Maane
(1984)
Playback Singer
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
(1985)
Playback Singer
Japanil Kalyanaraman
(1985)
Playback Singer
Vikram
(1986)
Playback Singer
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
(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
Ullasam
(1997)
Playback Singer
Chachi 420
(1997)
Playback Singer
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Playback Singer
Hey Ram
(2000)
Playback Singer
Thenali
(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
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Playback Singer
Virumaandi
(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
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Playback Singer
Thoongaavanam
(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
Meendum Kokila
(1981)
Story
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Writer
Vikram
(1986)
Screenplay
Sathya
(1988)
Screenplay
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Screenplay
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Screenplay
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Writer and Screenplay
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Writer
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Writer
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Story and Screenplay
Nammavar
(1994)
Writer
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Screenplay
Kuruthipunal
(1995)
Screenplay
Chachi 420
(1997)
Screenplay
Virasat
(1997)
Writer
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Screenplay
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Original Story
Hey Ram
(2000)
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, and Lyricist
Aalavandhan
(2001)
Screenplay and Novel
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Story
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Lyricist
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Story and Screenplay
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Screenplay
Virumaandi
(2004)
Writer and Lyricist
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Story, Dialogue, and Screenplay
Ramji Londonwaley
(2005)
Original Story
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)
Story, Screenplay, and Lyricist
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
Screenplay
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Lyricist, Story, Screenplay, and Dialogue
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
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Producer
Kuruthipunal
(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
Thoongaavanam
(2015)
Producer
Uttama Villain
(2015)
Producer
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Producer
Kadaram Kondan
(2019)
Producer
Vikram
(2022)
Producer
STR 48
(2024)
Producer
Costume & Make-Up
Editing