Kamal Haasan
Acting
1954-11-07 · Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Filmography
TheatersDharman
2027 · Movie
Thug Life
2025 · Movie
Amaran
2024 · Movie
Meiyazhagan
2024 · Movie
Manorathangal
2024 · Series
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024 · Movie
Kalki 2898-AD
2024 · Movie
Manjummel Boys
2024 · Movie
Leo
2023 · Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023 · Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 · Movie
Vikram
2022 · Movie
Sinamkol
2020 · Movie
Happi
2019 · Movie
Kadaram Kondan
2019 · Movie
Mega Icons
2018 · Series
Vishwaroopam II
2018 · Movie
Bigg Boss Malayalam
2018 · Series
Amoli
2018 · Movie
Sathya
2017 · Movie
Bigg Boss Telugu
2017 · Series
Bigg Boss
2017 · Series
Muthuramalingam
2017 · Movie
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
2016 · Movie
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Series
Thoongaavanam
2015 · Movie
Papanasam
2015 · Movie
Uttama Villain
2015 · Movie
Vishwaroopam
2013 · Movie
Celluloid Man
2012 · Movie
Manmadhan Ambu
2010 · Movie
Four Friends
2010 · Movie
Enthiran
2010 · Movie
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009 · Movie
Eenadu
2009 · Movie
Dasavatharam
2008 · Movie
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006 · Movie
Pudhupettai
2006 · Movie
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006 · Movie
Rama Shama Bhama
2005 · Movie
Ramji Londonwaley
2005 · Movie
Mumbai Xpress
2005 · Movie
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004 · Movie
Virumaandi
2004 · Movie
Nala Damayanthi
2003 · Movie
Anbe Sivam
2003 · Movie
Panchatanthiram
2002 · Movie
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002 · Movie
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 · Movie
Aalavandhan
2001 · Movie
Thenali
2000 · Movie
Hey Ram
2000 · Movie
Biwi No.1
1999 · Movie
Kadhala Kadhala
1998 · Movie
Chachi 420
1997 · Movie
Virasat
1997 · Movie
Ullasam
1997 · Movie
Star Trek: First Contact
1996 · Movie
Avvai Shanmugi
1996 · Movie
Indian
1996 · Movie
Three Men Army
1995 · Movie
Kuruthipunal
1995 · Movie
Subha Sankalpam
1995 · Movie
Sathi Leelavathi
1995 · Movie
Nammavar
1994 · Movie
Magalir Mattum
1994 · Movie
Mahanadhi
1994 · Movie
Kalaignan
1993 · Movie
Maharasan
1993 · Movie
Thevar Magan
1992 · Movie
Singaravelan
1992 · Movie
Gunaa
1991 · Movie
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990 · Movie
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989 · Movie
Vetri Vizha
1989 · Movie
Chanakyan
1989 · Movie
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989 · Movie
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988 · Movie
Soora Samhaaram
1988 · Movie
Rambo III
1988 · Movie
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988 · Movie
Daisy
1988 · Movie
Sathya
1988 · Movie
Pushpaka Vimana
1987 · Movie
Nayakan
1987 · Movie
Per Sollum Pillai
1987 · Movie
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987 · Movie
Vrutham
1987 · Movie
Kaadhal Parisu
1987 · Movie
Punnagai Mannan
1986 · Movie
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
1986 · Movie
Manakanakku
1986 · Movie
Vikram
1986 · Movie
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
1986 · Movie
Swati Muthyam
1986 · Movie
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
1985 · Movie
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985 · Movie
Mangamma Sabadham
1985 · Movie
Geraftaar
1985 · Movie
Saagar
1985 · Movie
Uyarndha Ullam
1985 · Movie
Andha Oru Nimidam
1985 · Movie
Kaakki Sattai
1985 · Movie
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Movie
Karishmaa
1984 · Movie
Enakkul Oruvan
1984 · Movie
Oh Maane Maane
1984 · Movie
Pyasa Shaitan
1984 · Movie
Raaj Tilak
1984 · Movie
Yaadgaar
1984 · Movie
Ek Nai Paheli
1984 · Movie
Yeh Desh
1984 · Movie
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983 · Movie
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983 · Movie
Sadma
1983 · Movie
Sagara Sangamam
1983 · Movie
Sattam
1983 · Movie
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983 · Movie
Zara Si Zindagi
1983 · Movie
Agni Sakshi
1982 · Movie
Pagadai Panirendu
1982 · Movie
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
1982 · Movie
Rani Theni
1982 · Movie
Ezham Rathri
1982 · Movie
Sakalakala Vallavan
1982 · Movie
Sanam Teri Kasam
1982 · Movie
Simla Special
1982 · Movie
Maattuvin Chattangale
1982 · Movie
Moondram Pirai
1982 · Movie
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982 · Movie
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982 · Movie
Vazhvey Maayam
1982 · Movie
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981 · Movie
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · Movie
Sankarlal
1981 · Movie
Savaal
1981 · Movie
Kadal Meengal
1981 · Movie
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981 · Movie
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Movie
Raja Paarvai
1981 · Movie
Ram Lakshman
1981 · Movie
Meendum Kokila
1981 · Movie
Maria, My Darling
1980 · Movie
Saranam Ayyappa
1980 · Movie
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980 · Movie
Guru
1980 · Movie
Natchathiram
1980 · Movie
Ullasa Paravaigal
1980 · Movie
Pasi
1979 · Movie
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979 · Movie
Neela Malargal
1979 · Movie
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979 · Movie
Nool Veli
1979 · Movie
Kalyanaraman
1979 · Movie
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979 · Movie
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979 · Movie
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979 · Movie
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979 · Movie
Neeya?
1979 · Movie
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979 · Movie
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979 · Movie
Eeta
1978 · Movie
Aval Appadithan
1978 · Movie
Thappu Thalangal
1978 · Movie
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978 · Movie
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Movie
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978 · Movie
Vayanadan Thampan
1978 · Movie
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978 · Movie
Padakuthira
1978 · Movie
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978 · Movie
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978 · Movie
Maro Charitra
1978 · Movie
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978 · Movie
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978 · Movie
Avalude Ravukal
1978 · Movie
Anumodhanam
1978 · Movie
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978 · Movie
Madanolsavam
1978 · Movie
Aadhya Paadam
1977 · Movie
Satyavan Savithri
1977 · Movie
Kokila
1977 · Movie
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977 · Movie
Aadu Puli Attam
1977 · Movie
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977 · Movie
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Movie
Kabita
1977 · Movie
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977 · Movie
Nirakudam
1977 · Movie
Ashtamangalyam
1977 · Movie
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977 · Movie
Sreedevi
1977 · Movie
Aaina
1977 · Movie
Madhura Swapanam
1977 · Movie
Avargal
1977 · Movie
Aasheervaadam
1977 · Movie
Siva Thaandavam
1977 · Movie
Uyarnthavargal
1977 · Movie
Lalitha
1976 · Movie
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976 · Movie
Moondru Mudichu
1976 · Movie
Nee Ente Lahari
1976 · Movie
Idaya Malar
1976 · Movie
Ponni
1976 · Movie
Kumara Vijayam
1976 · Movie
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976 · Movie
Unarchigal
1976 · Movie
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976 · Movie
Sathyam
1976 · Movie
Swimming Pool
1976 · Movie
Aruthu
1976 · Movie
Manmadha Leelai
1976 · Movie
Anthuleni Katha
1976 · Movie
Samasya
1976 · Movie
Appooppan
1976 · Movie
Agni Pushpam
1976 · Movie
Raasaleela
1975 · Movie
Andharangam
1975 · Movie
Mattoru Seetha
1975 · Movie
Thiruvonam
1975 · Movie
Apoorva Raagangal
1975 · Movie
Malai Sooda Va
1975 · Movie
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975 · Movie
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975 · Movie
Thangathile Vairam
1975 · Movie
Melnaattu Marumagal
1975 · Movie
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975 · Movie
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975 · Movie
Pattampoochi
1975 · Movie
Cinema Paithiyam
1975 · Movie
Panathukkaga
1974 · Movie
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974 · Movie
Vishnu Vijayam
1974 · Movie
Anbu Thangai
1974 · Movie
Kanyakumari
1974 · Movie
Naan Avanillai
1974 · Movie
Gumasthavin Magal
1974 · Movie
Paruva Kaalam
1974 · Movie
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973 · Movie
Arangetram
1973 · Movie
Suryagandhi
1973 · Movie
Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972 · Movie
Kurathi Magan
1972 · Movie
Sange Muzhangu
1972 · Movie
Kanna Nalama
1972 · Movie
Annai Velankanni
1971 · Movie
Srimanthudu
1971 · Movie
Nootrukku Nooru
1971 · Movie
Maanavan
1970 · Movie
Anandha Jodhi
1963 · Movie
Vanambadi
1963 · Movie
Kannum Karalum
1962 · Movie
Paadha Kaanikkai
1962 · Movie
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962 · Movie
Kalathur Kannamma
1960 · Movie
KHxRK: Reunion
Movie
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Movie
Marudhanayagam
Movie
Seyon
Movie
Vikram 2
Movie
Untitled Kamal Haasan - S U Arun Kumar Project
Movie
Indian 3: War Mode
Movie
KH 237
Movie
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
Movie
Ilaiyaraaja
Movie