Kamal Haasan
Acting
Born November 7, 1954 · Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) 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 greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema. An auteur, he is recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is known for introducing new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. The recipient of numerous accolades, he has won the National Film Award four times (three for Best Actor), was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, 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, editor, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.
Directed (6)
Acting (224)
Thug Life
2025
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
Leo
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Vikram
2022
Vishwaroopam II
2018
Amoli
2018
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
2016
Thoongaavanam
2015
Papanasam
2015
Uttama Villain
2015
Vishwaroopam
2013
Celluloid Man
2012
Manmadhan Ambu
2010
Four Friends
2010
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009
Eenadu
2009
Dasavatharam
2008
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006
Rama Shama Bhama
2005
Mumbai Xpress
2005
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
Virumaandi
2004
Nala Damayanthi
2003
Anbe Sivam
2003
Panchatanthiram
2002
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Aalavandhan
2001
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
Thenali
2000
Hey Ram
2000
Kadhala Kadhala
1998
Chachi 420
1997
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
Indian
1996
Kuruthipunal
1995
Subha Sankalpam
1995
Sathi Leelavathi
1995
Nammavar
1994
Magalir Mattum
1994
Mahanadhi
1994
Kalaignan
1993
Maharasan
1993
Thevar Magan
1992
Singaravelan
1992
Gunaa
1991
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
Vetri Vizha
1989
Chanakyan
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
Soora Samhaaram
1988
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988
Daisy
1988
Sathya
1988
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
Nayakan
1987
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
Vrutham
1987
Kaadhal Parisu
1987
Punnagai Mannan
1986
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
1986
Manakanakku
1986
Vikram
1986
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
1986
Swati Muthyam
1986
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
1985
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
Geraftaar
1985
Saagar
1985
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Andha Oru Nimidam
1985
Kaakki Sattai
1985
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
Karishmaa
1984
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Pyasa Shaitan
1984
Raaj Tilak
1984
Yaadgaar
1984
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
Yeh Desh
1984
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983
Sadma
1983
Sagara Sangamam
1983
Sattam
1983
Uruvangal Maralam
1983
Zara Si Zindagi
1983
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Agni Sakshi
1982
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
1982
Rani Theni
1982
Ezham Rathri
1982
Sagalakala Vallavan
1982
Sanam Teri Kasam
1982
Simla Special
1982
Maattuvin Chattangale
1982
Moondram Pirai
1982
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Vazhvey Maayam
1982
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Tik Tik Tik
1981
Sankarlal
1981
Savaal
1981
Kadal Meengal
1981
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
Thillu Mullu
1981
Raja Paarvai
1981
Ram Lakshman
1981
Meendum Kokila
1981
Maria, My Darling
1980
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
Guru
1980
Natchathiram
1980
Ullasa Paravaigal
1980
Pasi
1979
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979
Neela Malargal
1979
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Nool Veli
1979
Kalyanaraman
1979
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
Neeya?
1979
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979
Eeta
1978
Aval Appadithan
1978
Thappu Thalangal
1978
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Vayanadan Thampan
1978
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978
Padakuthira
1978
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Maro Charitra
1978
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978
Avalude Ravukal
1978
Anumodhanam
1978
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978
Madanolsavam
1978
Aadhya Paadam
1977
Satyavan Savithri
1977
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Kokila
1977
Aadu Puli Attam
1977
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977
16 Vayathinile
1977
Kabita
1977
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977
Nirakudam
1977
Ashtamangalyam
1977
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Sreedevi
1977
Aaina
1977
Madhura Swapanam
1977
Avargal
1977
Aasheervaadam
1977
Siva Thaandavam
1977
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Lalitha
1976
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Moondru Mudichu
1976
Nee Ente Lahari
1976
Ponni
1976
Idaya Malar
1976
Kumaara Vijayam
1976
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976
Unarchigal
1976
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976
Sathyam
1976
Swimming Pool
1976
Aruthu
1976
Manmadha Leelai
1976
Anthuleni Katha
1976
Samasya
1976
Appooppan
1976
Agni Pushpam
1976
Andharangam
1975
Raasaleela
1975
Mattoru Seetha
1975
Thiruvonam
1975
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Melnaattu Marumagal
1975
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Pattampoochi
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Panathukkaga
1974
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974
Vishnu Vijayam
1974
Anbu Thangai
1974
Kanyakumari
1974
Naan Avanillai
1974
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Paruva kaalam
1974
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Arangetram
1973
Kurathi Magan
1972
Kanna Nalama
1972
Annai Velankanni
1971
Maanavan
1970
Anandha Jodhi
1963
Vanambadi
1963
Kannum Karalum
1962
Paadha Kaanikkai
1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Kalathur Kannamma
1960