Nassar
Acting
Born March 5, 1958 · Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Directed (4)
Acting (513)
Oh Butterfly!
2026
S. Saraswathi
2026
Euphoria
2026
Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
Diesel
2025
Bomb
2025
Red Flower
2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
2025
Tanvi the Great
2025
Kuberaa
2025
Thug Life
2025
Retro
2025
Test
2025
Be Happy
2025
Rajabheema
2025
Thiru.Manickam
2024
Utsavam
2024
Kadaisi Ulaga Por
2024
Gangs of Godavari
2024
The Akaali
2024
Bhimaa
2024
Naa Saami Ranga
2024
Conjuring Kannappan
2023
Hi Nanna
2023
Spark
2023
Narakasura
2023
Vivesini
2023
Tiger Nageswara Rao
2023
800
2023
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
2023
Ramachandra Boss & Co
2023
Gandeevadhari Arjuna
2023
Ramabanam
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of Maayavi
2023
Rudhran
2023
Bagheera
2023
Waltair Veerayya
2023
Dhadha
2022
Ram Setu
2022
Max, Min and Meowzaki
2022
Balamevvadu
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Kanam
2022
Dobaaraa
2022
Ramarao On Duty
2022
The Legend
2022
Maha
2022
10th Class Diaries
2022
Sadha Nannu Nadipe
2022
Vaaitha
2022
Acharya
2022
Hostel
2022
Clap
2022
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
2022
1945
2022
Erida
2021
Konda Polam
2021
Patterns of life: Prana
2021
Thalaivii
2021
Tuck Jagadish
2021
Ninnila Ninnila
2021
Chakra
2021
Kapatadhaari
2021
Kabadadaari
2021
Red
2021
Master
2021
Serious Men
2020
College Kumar
2020
Pattas
2020
Iddari Lokam Okate
2019
Venky Mama
2019
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Market Raja MBBS
2019
Sangathamizhan
2019
Marjaavaan
2019
Chanakya
2019
100% Kaadhal
2019
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
2019
Sitara
2019
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
Kalki
2019
Voter
2019
Kolaigaran
2019
Article 15
2019
Maharshi
2019
Rocky: The Revenge
2019
Neerthirai
2019
Mouname Ishtam
2019
118
2019
Yatra
2019
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu
2019
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
2019
The Gandhi Murder
2019
F2: Fun and Frustration
2019
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Sei
2018
Sharabha
2018
Nota
2018
Nannu Dochukunduvate
2018
Odu Raja Odu
2018
Vishwaroopam II
2018
Nieraali
2018
Vijetha
2018
Kaali
2018
Bhaskar Oru Rascal
2018
Aabhaasam
2018
Keni
2018
Kutram Nadanthathu Enna
2018
Manasuku Nachindi
2018
Savarakathi
2018
Inttelligent
2018
PSV Garuda Vega
2017
Thittivasal
2017
Solo
2017
Mahanubhavudu
2017
Valladesam
2017
Jai Lava Kusa
2017
Magalir Mattum
2017
Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
2017
LIE
2017
Kootathil Oruthan
2017
7 Naatkal
2017
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
Mister
2017
8 Thottakkal
2017
Kavan
2017
Guru
2017
Vaigai Express
2017
Katamarayudu
2017
Bogan
2017
Si 3
2017
Khaidi No. 150
2017
Sometimes
2017
Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal
2016
Devi(L)
2016
Dhruva
2016
Aandavan Kattalai
2016
Iru Mugan
2016
Kuttrame Thandanai
2016
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
2016
Kotigobba 2
2016
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
2016
Manamantha
2016
Kabali
2016
Arthanari
2016
Paisa
2016
Right Right
2016
Brahmotsavam
2016
Ko 2
2016
Terror
2016
Jil Jung Juk
2016
Kattumakkan
2016
Garam
2016
Saahasam
2016
Irudhi Suttru
2016
Dictator
2016
Soggade Chinni Nayana
2016
Charlie
2015
Namukkore Aakasham
2015
Courier Boy Kalyan
2015
Savaale Samaali
2015
Thani Oruvan
2015
Idhu Enna Maayam
2015
Aavi Kumar
2015
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka
2015
36 Vayadhinile
2015
Uttama Villain
2015
Janda Pai Kapiraju
2015
Yevade Subramanyam
2015
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju
2015
Yennai Arindhaal
2015
The Invisible Other: Caste in Tamil Cinema
2014
Mukunda
2014
Chinnadana Nee Kosam
2014
Appuchi Gramam
2014
Kaaviya Thalaivan
2014
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
2014
Yaan
2014
Aagadu
2014
Rabhasa
2014
Jigarthanda
2014
Saivam
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
2014
Koottam
2014
Nimirndhu Nil
2014
Brahma
2014
Veeram
2014
1: Nenokkadine
2014
Endrendrum Punnagai
2013
Biriyani
2013
Pizza 2: Villa
2013
Geethanjali
2013
All in All Azhagu Raja
2013
Sutta Kadhai
2013
Thalaivaa
2013
Kamasutra 3D
2013
Dalam
2013
D-Day
2013
Ramaiya Vastavaiya
2013
Singam 2
2013
Balupu
2013
Iddarammayilatho
2013
Neram
2013
Shadow
2013
Gouravam
2013
Bachchan
2013
Settai
2013
Baadshah
2013
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story
2013
Dracula 2012
2013
David
2013
Vishwaroopam
2013
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
Thaandavam
2012
Mugamoodi
2012
Saguni
2012
Rowdy Rathore
2012
Dhammu
2012
Aduthathu
2012
Rachcha
2012
Nanda Nanditha
2012
Naa Ishtam
2012
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
2012
Dhoni
2012
Vettai
2012
Businessman
2012
Maharaja
2011
Uchithanai Muharnthaal
2011
Osthe
2011
Rajanna
2011
Dookudu
2011
Sankarankovil
2011
Deiva Thirumagal
2011
Ponnar Shankar
2011
Shakti
2011
Prema Kavali
2011
Wanted
2011
Olave Mandara
2011
Ilaingan
2011
Aattanayagann
2010
Nandalala
2010
Suryakanthi
2010
Khaleja
2010
Vandae Maatharam
2010
Komaram Puli
2010
Irandu Mugam
2010
Sye Aata
2010
Madrasapattinam
2010
Thamassu
2010
Panchakshari
2010
Singam
2010
Golimaar
2010
Magane En Marumagane
2010
Fair Game
2010
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
2010
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
2010
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Varudu
2010
Taj Mahal
2010
Adhurs
2010
Quick Gun Murugan
2009
Anjaneyulu
2009
Snehituda
2009
Ainthaam Padai
2009
Indira Vizha
2009
Raju Maharaju
2009
Aa Okkadu
2009
Firaaq
2009
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
2009
Kadhalna Summa Illai
2009
Panchamirtham
2008
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
Aegan
2008
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
2008
Poi Solla Porom
2008
Ayutham Seivom
2008
Ready
2008
Kaalaippani
2008
Paandi
2008
Pachamarathanalil
2008
Kuruvi
2008
Bindaas
2008
Krishnarjuna
2008
Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
2008
Pourudu
2008
Mee Sreyobhilashi
2007
Don
2007
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
2007
Vel
2007
Athidhi
2007
Muni
2007
Nam Naadu
2007
Satham Podathey
2007
Marudhamalai
2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
2007
Thiru Ranga
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
Viyabari
2007
Okkadunnadu
2007
Nishabd
2007
Thaamirabharani
2007
Pokkiri
2007
Nenjirukkum Varai
2006
Sainikudu
2006
Vattaram
2006
Boss
2006
Perarasu
2006
Em Magan
2006
Yuga
2006
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
2006
Parijatham
2006
Naalai
2006
Dishyum
2006
Suyetchai MLA
2006
Pokiri
2006
Sri Ramadasu
2006
Idhaya Thirudan
2006
Aathi
2006
Pasa Kiligal
2006
Paramasivan
2006
Cyanide
2006
Gowtham SSC
2005
Bhageeratha
2005
Athadu
2005
Anniyan
2005
Narasimhudu
2005
Sukran
2005
Mumbai Xpress
2005
Chandramukhi
2005
Naa Alludu
2005
Devathayai Kanden
2005
Nothing but Life
2004
Neranja Manasu
2004
Morning Raga
2004
Sye
2004
Arasatchi
2004
Arjun
2004
Phir Milenge
2004
New
2004
Adavi Ramudu
2004
Naani
2004
Vaanam Vasappadum
2004
Udhaya
2004
Varnajalam
2004
Kovil
2004
Virumaandi
2004
Andhrawala
2004
Kurumbu
2003
Thennavan
2003
Vikadan
2003
Kalyana Ramudu
2003
Simhadri
2003
Alai
2003
Nala Damayanthi
2003
Puthiya Geethai
2003
All over the heart
2003
Thithikudhe
2003
Pallavan
2003
Student Number 1
2003
Aasai Aasaiyai
2003
Vaseegara
2003
Anbe Sivam
2003
Naaga
2003
Virumbugiren
2002
Dhum
2002
King
2002
Baba
2002
Samurai
2002
Thamizh
2002
Thamizhan
2002
Thavasi
2001
Aalavandhan
2001
Maayan
2001
Kutty
2001
Narasimha
2001
Dhill
2001
Khushi
2001
Little John
2001
Eduruleni Manishi
2001
Manu Neethi
2000
Vamsi
2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
Sandhitha Velai
2000
Sudhandhiram
2000
Hey Ram
2000
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
2000
Time
1999
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999
Mugam
1999
Jodi
1999
Amarkalam
1999
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
Viralukketha Veekkam
1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
1999
Padayappa
1999
Ethirum Pudhirum
1999
Kallazhagar
1999
Desiya Geetham
1998
Poonthottam
1998
Manjeeradhwani
1998
Priyamudan
1998
Jeans
1998
Velai
1998
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998
Kizhakkum Merkkum
1998
Ooyala
1998
Chachi 420
1997
Guru
1997
Devathai
1997
Kulam
1997
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
Iruvar
1997
Minsara Kanavu
1997
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
Krishna
1996
Indian
1996
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
1996
Karuvelam Pookkal
1996
Kuruthipunal
1995
Kolangal
1995
Aunty
1995
Criminal
1995
Avatharam
1995
Indira
1995
Bombay
1995
Pavithra
1994
Vietnam Colony
1994
Priyanka
1994
Duet
1994
Adharmam
1994
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
1994
Magalir Mattum
1994
Rajakumaran
1994
Airport
1993
Kilipetchu Ketkava
1993
Udan Pirappu
1993
Matru Devo Bhava
1993
Sakkarai Devan
1993
Butterflies
1993
Kathirukka Neramillai
1993
Chinna Kannamma
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
Amaravathi
1993
Ghazal
1993
Kalaignan
1993
Jathi Malli
1993
Walter Vetrivel
1993
Meera
1992
Thevar Magan
1992
Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
Thalaivasal
1992
Roja
1992
Sevagan
1992
Chembaruthi
1992
Naangal
1992
Dharma Kshetram
1992
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992
Chanti
1992
Rasathi Varum Naal
1991
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
Maanagara Kaaval
1991
Jenma Natchathiram
1991
Gopura Vasalile
1991
Amma Pillai
1991
Dhanam
1991
Eeramana Rojave
1991
Sigaram
1991
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
Sathya Vaakku
1990
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1990
Inaindha Kaigal
1990
Muddula Menalludu
1990
Mukham
1990
Maruthu Pandi
1990
Unnai Solli Kutramillai
1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran
1990
Kokilam
1990
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
Nyaya Tharasu
1989
Chinnappadass
1989
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Varusham Padhinaaru
1989
Thaai Naadu
1989
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
Paravaigal Palavitham
1988
Poovizhi Raja
1988
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
En Thangachi Padichava
1988
Paasa Paravaigal
1988
Poovum Puyalum
1988
Sathya
1988
Rendum Rendum Anju
1988
Nayakan
1987
Vanna Kanavugal
1987
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
Velaikkaran
1987
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
Kalyana Agathigal
1985
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984