Thug Life
2025 · Movie
as Rangaraya Sakthivel
Kamal Haasan
1954-11-07
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Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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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
Kalki 2898-AD
2024 · Movie
as Supreme Yaskin
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024 · Movie
as Veerasekaran Senapathy
Manorathangal
2024 · TV Show
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023 · Movie
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Leo
2023 · Movie
as Vikram (voice)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 · Movie
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Vikram
2022 · Movie
as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
Vishwaroopam II
2018 · Movie
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Amoli
2018 · Movie
as Self - Narrator (Tamil)
Mega Icons
2018 · TV Show
as Self
Bigg Boss
2018 · TV Show
as Self
Bigg Boss
2017 · TV Show
as Self - Host
Bigg Boss Telugu
2017 · TV Show
as Self
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
2016 · Movie
as Swami
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · TV Show
as Self
Uttama Villain
2015 · Movie
as Uttaman/Manoranjan
Papanasam
2015 · Movie
as Suyambulingam
Thoongaavanam
2015 · Movie
as CK Diwakar IRS
Vishwaroopam
2013 · Movie
as Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
Celluloid Man
2012 · Movie
as Self
Manmadhan Ambu
2010 · Movie
as Major Raja Mannar
Four Friends
2010 · Movie
as Self
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009 · Movie
as Common Man
Eenadu
2009 · Movie
as The Anonymous Caller
Dasavatharam
2008 · Movie
as Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006 · Movie
as Raghavan
Mumbai Xpress
2005 · Movie
as Avinasi/Avinash
Rama Shama Bhama
2005 · Movie
as Dr. Shyam Sajjan
Virumaandi
2004 · Movie
as Virumaandi Thevar
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004 · Movie
as 'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
Anbe Sivam
2003 · Movie
as Nalla Sivam
Nala Damayanthi
2003 · Movie
as Self
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002 · Movie
as Pammal K. Sambandam
Panchatanthiram
2002 · Movie
as 'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
Aalavandhan
2001 · Movie
as Nandu / Vijay
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 · Movie
as Self (Guest Appearance)
Hey Ram
2000 · Movie
as Saket Ram
Thenali
2000 · Movie
as Thenali Soman
Kadhala Kadhala
1998 · Movie
as Ramalingam
Chachi 420
1997 · Movie
as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
Indian
1996 · Movie
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
Avvai Shanmugi
1996 · Movie
as Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
Kuruthipunal
1995 · Movie
as Adhi Narayanan
Sathi Leelavathi
1995 · Movie
as Dr. Sakthivel
Subha Sankalpam
1995 · Movie
as Dasu
Mahanadhi
1994 · Movie
as Krishnaswamy
Nammavar
1994 · Movie
as Dr. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Magalir Mattum
1994 · Movie
as Boss from Head Office
Kalaignan
1993 · Movie
as Indrajeet
Maharasan
1993 · Movie
as Vadivelu
Singaravelan
1992 · Movie
as Singaravelan
Thevar Magan
1992 · Movie
as 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Gunaa
1991 · Movie
as Gunaa
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990 · Movie
as Michael / Madanagopal / Kameshwaran / Subramaniam Raju
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989 · Movie
as G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989 · Movie
as Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
Vetri Vizha
1989 · Movie
as Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
Chanakyan
1989 · Movie
as Johnson
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988 · Movie
as Udhayamoorthi
Soora Samhaaram
1988 · Movie
as ACP Athi Veerapandiyan
Sathya
1988 · Movie
as Sathyamurthy
Daisy
1988 · Movie
as James
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Nayakan
1987 · Movie
as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Pushpaka Vimana
1987 · Movie
as Unemployed graduate
Kaadhal Parisu
1987 · Movie
as Mohan
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987 · Movie
as Self
Per Sollum Pillai
1987 · Movie
as Ramu
Vrutham
1987 · Movie
Swati Muthyam
1986 · Movie
as Sivayya
Vikram
1986 · Movie
as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
Manakanakku
1986 · Movie
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
1986 · Movie
as Bharath
Punnagai Mannan
1986 · Movie
as Sethu / 'Chaplin' Chellapa
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
1986 · Movie
as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
Mangamma Sabadham
1985 · Movie
as Ashok / Raja
Kaakki Sattai
1985 · Movie
as Murali
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985 · Movie
Uyarndha Ullam
1985 · Movie
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Movie
as David / James alias Shankar
Saagar
1985 · Movie
as Raja
Geraftaar
1985 · Movie
as Kishen Kumar Khanna
Andha Oru Nimidam
1985 · Movie
as Kumar
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
1985 · Movie
as Vishal "Vishy"
Enakkul Oruvan
1984 · Movie
as Madan/Upendra
Ek Nai Paheli
1984 · Movie
as Sandeep
Raaj Tilak
1984 · Movie
as Suraj Singh
Yeh Desh
1984 · Movie
Yaadgaar
1984 · Movie
Karishmaa
1984 · Movie
as Sunny
Pyasa Shaitan
1984 · Movie
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983 · Movie
as God
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983 · Movie
as Gopi / Vinod
Sattam
1983 · Movie
as Raja
Sadma
1983 · Movie
as Somprakash/Somu
No image
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983 · Movie
as Bus conductor (Cameo)
Zara Si Zindagi
1983 · Movie
as Rakesh Kumar Shastri
Sagara Sangamam
1983 · Movie
as Balakrishna 'Balu'
Pagadai Panirendu
1982 · Movie
Simla Special
1982 · Movie
as Gopu
Moondram Pirai
1982 · Movie
as R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
Vazhvey Maayam
1982 · Movie
as Rajasekaran
Sakalakala Vallavan
1982 · Movie
as Velusamy
Rani Theni
1982 · Movie
Sanam Teri Kasam
1982 · Movie
as Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Agni Sakshi
1982 · Movie
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982 · Movie
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982 · Movie
Maattuvin Chattangale
1982 · Movie
as Self - Drummer
Ezham Rathri
1982 · Movie
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
1982 · Movie
as Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
Savaal
1981 · Movie
as Raja Shankar
Raja Paarvai
1981 · Movie
as Blind Musician
Meendum Kokila
1981 · Movie
as Subramaniam
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981 · Movie
as Velusamy
Sankarlal
1981 · Movie
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Movie
as Cameo
Kadal Meengal
1981 · Movie
Ram Lakshman
1981 · Movie
as Ram
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981 · Movie
as S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
Tik Tik Tik
1981 · Movie
as Dileep
Ullasa Paravaigal
1980 · Movie
as Ravi
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980 · Movie
as Sundaram Rangan
Maria, My Darling
1980 · Movie
Natchathiram
1980 · Movie
Guru
1980 · Movie
as Guru / Ashok
Saranam Ayyappa
1980 · Movie
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979 · Movie
as Alavuddin
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979 · Movie
as Chandru
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979 · Movie
as Raja
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979 · Movie
Neeya?
1979 · Movie
as Kamal
Nool Veli
1979 · Movie
Kalyanaraman
1979 · Movie
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979 · Movie
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979 · Movie
as Adult Gowrishankar
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979 · Movie
as Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
Neela Malargal
1979 · Movie
as Dr. Chandiran
Pasi
1979 · Movie
as Self
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979 · Movie
Aval Appadithan
1978 · Movie
as Arun
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978 · Movie
Thappu Thalangal
1978 · Movie
as Amrit Lal (uncredited)
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Movie
as Dileep
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978 · Movie
as Sanjeevi
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978 · Movie
as Velu
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978 · Movie
as Babu / Rathnam
Maro Charitra
1978 · Movie
as Balu
Vayanadan Thampan
1978 · Movie
as Vayanadan Thampan
Eeta
1978 · Movie
as Ramu
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978 · Movie
as Prabhu
Madanolsavam
1978 · Movie
as Raju
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978 · Movie
Anumodhanam
1978 · Movie
Avalude Ravukal
1978 · Movie
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978 · Movie
Padakuthira
1978 · Movie
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978 · Movie
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Movie
as Chappani
Aadu Puli Attam
1977 · Movie
as Madhan
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977 · Movie
Avargal
1977 · Movie
as Janardhan (Johnnie)
Kokila
1977 · Movie
as Vijayakumar
Uyarnthavargal
1977 · Movie
as Aarumugam
Siva Thaandavam
1977 · Movie
Aasheervaadam
1977 · Movie
Madhura Swapanam
1977 · Movie
Aaina
1977 · Movie
as Prem Kapoor
Sreedevi
1977 · Movie
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977 · Movie
Kabita
1977 · Movie
Ashtamangalyam
1977 · Movie
Nirakudam
1977 · Movie
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977 · Movie
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977 · Movie
Satyavan Savithri
1977 · Movie
Aadhya Paadam
1977 · Movie
Moondru Mudichu
1976 · Movie
as Balaji
Lalitha
1976 · Movie
as Balu
Manmadha Leelai
1976 · Movie
as Madhu
Anthuleni Katha
1976 · Movie
as Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Sathyam
1976 · Movie
No image
Unarchigal
1976 · Movie
Agni Pushpam
1976 · Movie
Appooppan
1976 · Movie
Samasya
1976 · Movie
Swimming Pool
1976 · Movie
Aruthu
1976 · Movie
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976 · Movie
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976 · Movie
Kumaara Vijayam
1976 · Movie
Idaya Malar
1976 · Movie
Ponni
1976 · Movie
Nee Ente Lahari
1976 · Movie
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976 · Movie
Apoorva Raagangal
1975 · Movie
as Prasanna
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975 · Movie
Andharangam
1975 · Movie
as Kaanthan
Melnaattu Marumagal
1975 · Movie
as Raja
Cinema Paithiyam
1975 · Movie
Pattampoochi
1975 · Movie
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975 · Movie
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975 · Movie
as Ravi
Thangathile Vairam
1975 · Movie
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975 · Movie
Malai Sooda Va
1975 · Movie
Thiruvonam
1975 · Movie
Mattoru Seetha
1975 · Movie
Raasaleela
1975 · Movie
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974 · Movie
as Prasad
Naan Avanillai
1974 · Movie
as Appu
Vishnu Vijayam
1974 · Movie
Panathukkaga
1974 · Movie
as Kumar
Paruva Kaalam
1974 · Movie
Gumasthavin Magal
1974 · Movie
Kanyakumari
1974 · Movie
Anbu Thangai
1974 · Movie
Arangetram
1973 · Movie
as Thyagu
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973 · Movie
Kurathi Magan
1972 · Movie
as Ashok
No image
Kanna Nalama
1972 · Movie
Annai Velankanni
1971 · Movie
as Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
Maanavan
1970 · Movie
Anandha Jodhi
1963 · Movie
as Child Artist
Vanambadi
1963 · Movie
as Ravi
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962 · Movie
as Babu / Kumar
Kannum Karalum
1962 · Movie
as Child Artist
Paadha Kaanikkai
1962 · Movie
as Child Artist
Kalathur Kannamma
1960 · Movie
as Selvam
No image
KH 237
· Movie
No image
Indian 3: War Mode
· Movie
as Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
Marudhanayagam
· Movie
as Marudhanayagam Pillai
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
· Movie
as Supreme Yaskin
Vikram 2
· Movie
as Vikram
No image
Kamal's Next
· Movie
KHxRK: Reunion
· Movie
No image
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
· Movie
Ilaiyaraaja
· Movie
as Self
Crew Credits
Seyon
2026 · Movie
Producer
Thug Life
2025 · Movie
Producer, Lyricist, Story
Amaran
2024 · Movie
Producer
Meiyazhagan
2024 · Movie
Playback Singer
Vikram
2022 · Movie
Playback Singer, Lyricist, Producer
No image
Sinamkol
2020 · Movie
Thanks
Happi
2019 · Movie
Playback Singer
Kadaram Kondan
2019 · Movie
Producer
Amoli
2018 · Movie
Thanks
Vishwaroopam II
2018 · Movie
Director, Producer, Lyricist, Choreographer, Playback Singer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Muthuramalingam
2017 · Movie
Playback Singer
Sathya
2017 · Movie
Thanks
Thoongaavanam
2015 · Movie
Playback Singer, Producer, Screenplay
Uttama Villain
2015 · Movie
Playback Singer, Lyricist, Choreographer, Producer, Story, Screenplay
Vishwaroopam
2013 · Movie
Story, Lyricist, Playback Singer, Director, Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue
Manmadhan Ambu
2010 · Movie
Playback Singer, Lyricist, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Enthiran
2010 · Movie
Thanks
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009 · Movie
Playback Singer, Lyricist, Producer, Screenplay
Eenadu
2009 · Movie
Writer, Producer
Dasavatharam
2008 · Movie
Playback Singer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Pudhupettai
2006 · Movie
Playback Singer
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006 · Movie
Writer
Mumbai Xpress
2005 · Movie
Screenplay, Playback Singer, Producer, Story, Dialogue
Ramji Londonwaley
2005 · Movie
Original Story
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004 · Movie
Playback Singer
Virumaandi
2004 · Movie
Lyricist, Playback Singer, Editor, Director, Writer, Producer
Anbe Sivam
2003 · Movie
Playback Singer, Screenplay
Nala Damayanthi
2003 · Movie
Producer, Story, Screenplay, Playback Singer
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002 · Movie
Playback Singer, Lyricist
Panchatanthiram
2002 · Movie
Playback Singer, Story
Aalavandhan
2001 · Movie
Playback Singer, Screenplay, Novel, Story, Dialogue
Hey Ram
2000 · Movie
Director, Producer, Playback Singer, Lyricist, Choreographer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Thenali
2000 · Movie
Playback Singer
Biwi No.1
1999 · Movie
Original Story
Kadhala Kadhala
1998 · Movie
Playback Singer, Screenplay
Ullasam
1997 · Movie
Playback Singer
Chachi 420
1997 · Movie
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Playback Singer
Virasat
1997 · Movie
Writer
Avvai Shanmugi
1996 · Movie
Playback Singer
Star Trek: First Contact
1996 · Movie
Makeup Artist
Sathi Leelavathi
1995 · Movie
Playback Singer, Producer, Screenplay
Three Men Army
1995 · Movie
Thanks
Kuruthipunal
1995 · Movie
Producer, Screenplay
Mahanadhi
1994 · Movie
Playback Singer, Story, Screenplay
Magalir Mattum
1994 · Movie
Producer, Writer
Nammavar
1994 · Movie
Screenplay, Story
Kalaignan
1993 · Movie
Playback Singer
Thevar Magan
1992 · Movie
Playback Singer, Producer, Writer
Singaravelan
1992 · Movie
Playback Singer
Gunaa
1991 · Movie
Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990 · Movie
Writer, Playback Singer, Screenplay
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989 · Movie
Playback Singer, Producer, Screenplay
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989 · Movie
Screenplay
Sathya
1988 · Movie
Playback Singer, Screenplay, Producer
Rambo III
1988 · Movie
Makeup Artist
Nayakan
1987 · Movie
Playback Singer
Per Sollum Pillai
1987 · Movie
Playback Singer
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987 · Movie
Producer
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
1986 · Movie
Playback Singer
Vikram
1986 · Movie
Playback Singer, Producer, Screenplay
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985 · Movie
Playback Singer
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
1985 · Movie
Playback Singer
Oh Maane Maane
1984 · Movie
Thanks, Playback Singer
Sadma
1983 · Movie
Playback Singer
Moondram Pirai
1982 · Movie
Playback Singer
Simla Special
1982 · Movie
Choreographer
Savaal
1981 · Movie
Playback Singer
Raja Paarvai
1981 · Movie
Playback Singer, Producer, Writer
Meendum Kokila
1981 · Movie
Story
Saranam Ayyappa
1980 · Movie
Playback Singer
Maria, My Darling
1980 · Movie
Playback Singer
Guru
1980 · Movie
Dialogue
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 · Movie
Playback Singer
Aval Appadithan
1978 · Movie
Playback Singer
Padakuthira
1978 · Movie
Playback Singer
Siva Thaandavam
1977 · Movie
Playback Singer
Avargal
1977 · Movie
Choreographer
No image
Unarchigal
1976 · Movie
Assistant Director
Andharangam
1975 · Movie
Playback Singer
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975 · Movie
Choreographer
No image
Suryagandhi
1973 · Movie
Choreographer
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973 · Movie
Assistant Director
Sange Muzhangu
1972 · Movie
Choreographer
No image
Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972 · Movie
Associate Choreographer
No image
Nootrukku Nooru
1971 · Movie
Assistant Director
Annai Velankanni
1971 · Movie
Assistant Director
Srimanthudu
1971 · Movie
Choreographer
Marudhanayagam
· Movie
Producer, Lyricist, Writer, Director
No image
KH 237
· Movie
Writer
No image
Kamal's Next
· Movie
Producer
Dharman
· Movie
Producer
No image
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
· Movie
Producer
Ilaiyaraaja
· Movie
Screenplay
