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)
Vikram
(2022)
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Narrator (voice)
Chachi 420
(1997)
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Leo
(2023)
Vikram (voice)
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Rajaraman Venkatraman (Vasool Raja)
Nayakan
(1987)
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Vishwaroopam II
(2018)
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Hey Ram
(2000)
Saket Ram
Kalki 2898 - A.D
(2024)
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
(2006)
Raghavan
Indian
(1996)
Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Full Filmography
Acting
Kalathur Kannamma
(1960)
Selvam (Child Artist)
Parthal Pasi Theerum
(1962)
Babu / Kumar
Paadha Kaanikkai
(1962)
Child Artist
Kannum Karalum
(1962)
Child Artist
Vanambadi
(1963)
Ravi
Anandha Jodhi
(1963)
Child Artist
Maanavan
(1970)
Annai Velankanni
(1971)
Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Kurathi Magan
(1972)
Kanna Nalama
(1972)
Arangetram
(1973)
Thyagu
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
(1973)
Naan Avanillai
(1974)
Appu
Gumasthavin Magal
(1974)
Vishnu Vijayam
(1974)
Anbu Thangai
(1974)
Panathukkaga
(1974)
Kumar
Paruva kaalam
(1974)
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
(1974)
Prasad
Kanyakumari
(1974)
Apoorva Raagangal
(1975)
Prasanna
Aayirathil Oruthi
(1975)
Malai Sooda Va
(1975)
Pattikkaattu Raja
(1975)
Mattoru Seetha
(1975)
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
(1975)
Pattampoochi
(1975)
Thiruvonam
(1975)
Thangathile Vairam
(1975)
Raasaleela
(1975)
Cinema Paithiyam
(1975)
Melnaattu Marumagal
(1975)
Raja
Andharangam
(1975)
Kaanthan
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
(1975)
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
(1976)
Ponni
(1976)
Samasya
(1976)
Anthuleni Katha
(1976)
Sathyam
(1976)
Lalitha
(1976)
Manmadha Leelai
(1976)
Madhu
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
(1976)
Idaya Malar
(1976)
Nee Ente Lahari
(1976)
Swimming Pool
(1976)
Appooppan
(1976)
Kuttavum Shikshayum
(1976)
Aruthu
(1976)
Unarchigal
(1976)
Agni Pushpam
(1976)
Kumaara Vijayam
(1976)
Moondru Mudichu
(1976)
Balaji
Uyarnthavargal
(1977)
Aarumugam
Nirakudam
(1977)
Aadhya Paadam
(1977)
Aasheervaadam
(1977)
Siva Thaandavam
(1977)
Aanandham Paramaanandham
(1977)
Satyavan Savithri
(1977)
Avargal
(1977)
Janardhan (Johnnie)
Aadu Puli Attam
(1977)
Naam Pirandha Mann
(1977)
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
(1977)
Madhura Swapanam
(1977)
Ashtamangalyam
(1977)
Kokila
(1977)
Vijayakumar
16 Vayathinile
(1977)
Chappani
Kabita
(1977)
Ormakal Marikkumo?
(1977)
Aaina
(1977)
Prem Kapoor
Sreedevi
(1977)
Madanolsavam
(1978)
Raju
Vayanadan Thampan
(1978)
Vayanadan Thampan
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
(1978)
Sanjeevi
Thappu Thalangal
(1978)
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Eeta
(1978)
Ramu
Sattam En Kaiyil
(1978)
Babu / Rathnam
Vayasu Pilichindi
(1978)
Prabhu
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
(1978)
Aval Appadithan
(1978)
Arun
Kaathirunna Nimisham
(1978)
Anumodhanam
(1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
(1978)
Padakuthira
(1978)
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Dileep
Avalude Ravukal
(1978)
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
(1978)
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
(1978)
Velu
Maro Charitra
(1978)
Balu
Idi Katha Kaadu
(1979)
Azhiyatha Kolangal
(1979)
Gowrishankar
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
(1979)
Nool Veli
(1979)
Pasi
(1979)
Self
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
(1979)
Alavuddin
Neela Malargal
(1979)
Dr. Chandiran
Mangala Vaathiyam
(1979)
Thaayillamal Naanillai
(1979)
Raja
Ninaithaale Inikkum
(1979)
Chandru
Kalyanaraman
(1979)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
(1979)
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Neeya?
(1979)
Kamal
Natchathiram
(1980)
Maria, My Darling
(1980)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
(1980)
Sundaram Rangan
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Guru
(1980)
Guru / Ashok
Ullasa Paravaigal
(1980)
Ravi
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
(1981)
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Ram Lakshman
(1981)
Sankarlal
(1981)
Tik Tik Tik
(1981)
Dileep
Meendum Kokila
(1981)
Subramaniam
Raja Paarvai
(1981)
Blind Musician
Kadal Meengal
(1981)
Savaal
(1981)
Raja Shankar
Ellam Inbamayyam
(1981)
Velusamy
Thillu Mullu
(1981)
Cameo
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
(1982)
Maattuvin Chattangale
(1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
(1982)
Sanam Teri Kasam
(1982)
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Ezham Rathri
(1982)
Agni Sakshi
(1982)
Simla Special
(1982)
Gopu
Rani Theni
(1982)
Vazhvey Maayam
(1982)
Rajasekaran
Moondram Pirai
(1982)
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
(1982)
Pagadai Panirendu
(1982)
Sagalakala Vallavan
(1982)
Velu (Sam)
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
(1983)
Bus conductor (Cameo)
Sadma
(1983)
Somprakash/Somu
Sattam
(1983)
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
(1983)
Uruvangal Maralam
(1983)
Sagara Sangamam
(1983)
Balakrishna (Balu)
Zara Si Zindagi
(1983)
Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Raaj Tilak
(1984)
Suraj Singh
Enakkul Oruvan
(1984)
Madan/Upendra
Yeh Desh
(1984)
Yaadgaar
(1984)
Karishmaa
(1984)
Sunny
Ek Nai Paheli
(1984)
Sandeep
Saagar
(1985)
Raja
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
(1985)
David / James alias Shankar
Uyarndha Ullam
(1985)
Mangamma Sabadham
(1985)
Ashok / Raja
Kaakki Sattai
(1985)
Murali
Japanil Kalyanaraman
(1985)
Andha Oru Nimidam
(1985)
Kumar
Geraftaar
(1985)
Kishen Kumar Khanna
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
(1985)
Vishal "Vishy"
Manakanakku
(1986)
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
(1986)
Bharath
Vikram
(1986)
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Swati Muthyam
(1986)
Sivayya
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
(1986)
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Punnagai Mannan
(1986)
Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa
Vrutham
(1987)
Per Sollum Pillai
(1987)
Ramu
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
(1987)
Self
Kaadhal Parisu
(1987)
Pushpaka Vimana
(1987)
Unemployed graduate
Nayakan
(1987)
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Daisy
(1988)
James
Sathya
(1988)
Sathyamurthy
Soora Samhaaram
(1988)
A V Pandian
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
(1988)
Udhayamoorthi
Chanakyan
(1989)
Johnson
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Mayor G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Vetri Vizha
(1989)
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Michael / Madan / Kameshwaran / Raju
Gunaa
(1991)
"Gunaa" Gunasekharan
Thevar Magan
(1992)
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Singaravelan
(1992)
Singaravelan
Kalaignan
(1993)
Indrajeet
Maharasan
(1993)
Vadivelu
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Krishnaswamy
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Boss from Head Office
Nammavar
(1994)
Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Subha Sankalpam
(1995)
Dasu
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Shaktivel
Kuruthipunal
(1995)
Adhi Narayanan
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
Manmadhan Ambu
(2010)
Major Raja Mannar
Four Friends
(2010)
Self
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)
Indian 3
(2025)
Senapathy / Chandra Bose
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
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
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
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Story and Screenplay
Magalir Mattum
(1994)
Writer
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, Dialogue, Screenplay, and Lyricist
Aalavandhan
(2001)
Screenplay and Novel
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Story
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Lyricist
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Screenplay and Story
Anbe Sivam
(2003)
Screenplay
Virumaandi
(2004)
Writer and Lyricist
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Dialogue, Story, 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)
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
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