Kamal Haasan
Acting
- Born:
- 1954-11-07
- Place of birth:
- Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician, currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu. Among the most prominent and celebrated film auteurs in modern Indian cinema, his body of work spans over 240 films across six decades in a wide array of languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali. In addition to his extensive work as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist, he has also worked as an assistant director, choreographer, editor, make-up artist, narrator, television host, and film distributor. In 1987, he founded a literary magazine, Maiam, which he edited, while also writing over 100 poems and some books. He was conferred the Kalaimamani in 1978, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014, and the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) by the Government of France in 2016. Haasan has also won the National Film Award four times (including three for Best Actor), and is also known for having starred in the most number of films (7) submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2025, he was invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to become a member of its actors' branch.
Known For
Filmography
Thug Life
Manorathangal
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Kalki 2898-AD
Leo
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Vikram
Mega Icons
Vishwaroopam II
Bigg Boss
Amoli
Bigg Boss Telugu
Bigg Boss
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
The Kapil Sharma Show
Thoongaavanam
Papanasam
Uttama Villain
Vishwaroopam
Celluloid Man
Manmadhan Ambu
Four Friends
Unnaipol Oruvan
Eenadu
Dasavatharam
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Rama Shama Bhama
Mumbai Xpress
Vasool Raja MBBS
Virumaandi
Nala Damayanthi
Anbe Sivam
Panchatanthiram
Pammal K. Sambandam
Aalavandhan
Paarthale Paravasam
Thenali
Hey Ram
Kadhala Kadhala
Chachi 420
Avvai Shanmugi
Indian
Kuruthipunal
Subha Sankalpam
Sathi Leelavathi
Nammavar
Magalir Mattum
Mahanadhi
Kalaignan
Maharasan
Thevar Magan
Singaravelan
Gunaa
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Indrudu Chandrudu
Vetri Vizha
Chanakyan
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Soora Samhaaram
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
Daisy
Sathya
Pushpaka Vimana
Nayakan
Per Sollum Pillai
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Vrutham
Kaadhal Parisu
Punnagai Mannan
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Manakanakku
Vikram
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Swati Muthyam
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Japanil Kalyanaraman
Mangamma Sabadham
Geraftaar
Saagar
Uyarndha Ullam
Andha Oru Nimidam
Kaakki Sattai
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Karishmaa
Enakkul Oruvan
Pyasa Shaitan
Raaj Tilak
Yaadgaar
Ek Nai Paheli
Yeh Desh
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Sadma
Sagara Sangamam
Sattam
Uruvavugal Maralam
Zara Si Zindagi
Pagadai Panirendu
Agni Sakshi
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
Rani Theni
Ezham Rathri
Sakalakala Vallavan
Sanam Teri Kasam
Simla Special
Maattuvin Chattangale
Moondram Pirai
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Vazhvey Maayam
Ellam Inbamayyam
Tik Tik Tik
Sankarlal
Savaal
Kadal Meengal
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Thillu Mullu
Raja Paarvai
Ram Lakshman
Meendum Kokila
Maria, My Darling
Saranam Ayyappa
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Guru
Natchathiram
Ullasa Paravaigal
Pasi
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Neela Malargal
Mangala Vaathiyam
Nool Veli
Kalyanaraman
Idi Katha Kaadu
Ninaithale Inikkum
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Neeya?
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Eeta
Aval Appadithan
Thappu Thalangal
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Sigappu Rojakkal
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Vayanadan Thampan
Vayasu Pilichindi
Padakuthira
Sattam En Kaiyil
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
Maro Charitra
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Avalude Ravukal
Anumodhanam
Kaathirunna Nimisham
Madanolsavam
Aadhya Paadam
Satyavan Savithri
Naam Pirandha Mann
Kokila
Aadu Puli Attam
Aanandham Paramaanandham
16 Vayathinile
Kabita
Ormakal Marikkumo?
Nirakudam
Ashtamangalyam
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
Sreedevi
Aaina
Madhura Swapanam
Avargal
Aasheervaadam
Siva Thaandavam
Uyarnthavargal
Lalitha
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Moondru Mudichu
Nee Ente Lahari
Idaya Malar
Ponni
Kumara Vijayam
Kuttavum Shikshayum
Unarchigal
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
Sathyam
Swimming Pool
Aruthu
Manmadha Leelai
Anthuleni Katha
Samasya
Appooppan
Agni Pushpam
Andharangam
Raasaleela
Mattoru Seetha
Thiruvonam
Apoorva Raagangal
Malai Sooda Va
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
Pattikkaattu Raja
Thangathile Vairam
Melnaattu Marumagal
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Aayirathil Oruthi
Pattampoochi
Cinema Paithiyam
Panathukkaga
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Vishnu Vijayam
Anbu Thangai
Kanyakumari
Naan Avanillai
Gumasthavin Magal
Paruva Kaalam
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Arangetram
Kurathi Magan
Kanna Nalama
Annai Velankanni
Maanavan
Anandha Jodhi
Vanambadi
Kannum Karalum
Paadha Kaanikkai
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Kalathur Kannamma
KH 237
Indian 3: War Mode
Marudhanayagam
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Vikram 2
Untitled Kamal Haasan - S U Arun Kumar Project
KHxRK: Reunion
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
Ilaiyaraaja