Cast & creator
Kamal Haasan
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Rambo III, Star Trek: First Contact
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.
Also known as: Padmashri Kamal Haasan, கமல்ஹாசன், Kamal Hassan, कमल हासन, കമൽ ഹാസൻ
415
film credits
6
television credits
239
1960–2025 · acting roles
7.1
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Signature credits
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Across film & television
Filmography (421)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Rambo III
Makeup Artist
1988
Star Trek: First Contact
Makeup Artist
1996
Kalki 2898-AD
Supreme Yaskin
2024
Manorathangal
Self - Narrator (voice)
2024
Enthiran
Thanks
2010
Leo
Vikram (voice)
2023
Vikram
Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram
2022Vikram
Playback Singer
2022Vikram
Lyricist
2022Vikram
Producer
2022
Bigg Boss Telugu
Self
2017
Kurathi Magan
Ashok
1972
Amaran
Producer
2024
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Udhayamoorthi
1988
Manjummel Boys
Thanks
2024
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Supreme Yaskin
Thug Life
Rangaraya Sakthivel
2025Thug Life
Producer
2025Thug Life
Lyricist
2025Thug Life
Story
2025
Soora Samhaaram
ACP Athi Veerapandiyan
1988
Sankarlal
1981
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Sattam
Raja
1983
KHxRK: Reunion
Lalitha
Balu
1976
Magalir Mattum
Boss from Head Office
1994Magalir Mattum
Producer
1994Magalir Mattum
Writer
1994
Hey Ram
Saket Ram
2000Hey Ram
Producer
2000Hey Ram
Director
2000Hey Ram
Playback Singer
2000Hey Ram
Lyricist
2000Hey Ram
Story
2000Hey Ram
Choreographer
2000Hey Ram
Screenplay
2000Hey Ram
Dialogue
2000
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Self - Narrator (voice)
2023
Meiyazhagan
Playback Singer
2024
Vazhvey Maayam
Rajasekaran
1982
Anbe Sivam
Nalla Sivam
2003Anbe Sivam
Playback Singer
2003Anbe Sivam
Screenplay
2003
Nayakan
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
1987Nayakan
Playback Singer
1987
Aalavandhan
Nandu / Vijay
2001Aalavandhan
Playback Singer
2001Aalavandhan
Screenplay
2001Aalavandhan
Novel
2001Aalavandhan
Story
2001Aalavandhan
Dialogue
2001
Seyon
Producer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Michael / Madanagopal / Kameshwaran / Subramaniam Raju
1990Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Writer
1990Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Playback Singer
1990Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Screenplay
1990
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Veerasekaran Senapathy
2024
Kaadhal Parisu
Mohan
1987
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Bharath
1986
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Vikram
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram
1986Vikram
Playback Singer
1986Vikram
Producer
1986Vikram
Screenplay
1986
Chachi 420
Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole
1997Chachi 420
Director
1997Chachi 420
Screenplay
1997Chachi 420
Producer
1997Chachi 420
Playback Singer
1997
Vishwaroopam
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
2013Vishwaroopam
Story
2013Vishwaroopam
Lyricist
2013Vishwaroopam
Playback Singer
2013Vishwaroopam
Director
2013Vishwaroopam
Producer
2013Vishwaroopam
Screenplay
2013Vishwaroopam
Dialogue
2013
Dharman
Producer
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Raghavan
2006Naan Yen Pirandhen
Associate Choreographer
1972
Nala Damayanthi
Self
2003Nala Damayanthi
Producer
2003Nala Damayanthi
Story
2003Nala Damayanthi
Screenplay
2003Nala Damayanthi
Playback Singer
2003
Thevar Magan
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
1992Thevar Magan
Playback Singer
1992Thevar Magan
Producer
1992Thevar Magan
Writer
1992
Virumaandi
Virumaandi Thevar
2004Virumaandi
Playback Singer
2004Virumaandi
Lyricist
2004Virumaandi
Editor
2004Virumaandi
Director
2004Virumaandi
Writer
2004Virumaandi
Producer
2004
Pushpaka Vimana
Unemployed graduate
1987
Mumbai Xpress
Avinasi/Avinash
2005Mumbai Xpress
Screenplay
2005Mumbai Xpress
Playback Singer
2005Mumbai Xpress
Producer
2005Mumbai Xpress
Dialogue
2005Mumbai Xpress
Story
2005
Moondram Pirai
R. Srinivas 'Cheenu'
1982Moondram Pirai
Playback Singer
1982
Biwi No.1
Original Story
1999
Indian
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Chandra Bose
1996
Gunaa
Gunaa
1991Gunaa
Playback Singer
1991
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Raghupathy / Appu / Raja
1989Apoorva Sagodharargal
Playback Singer
1989Apoorva Sagodharargal
Producer
1989Apoorva Sagodharargal
Screenplay
1989
Sathi Leelavathi
Dr. Sakthivel
1995Sathi Leelavathi
Playback Singer
1995Sathi Leelavathi
Producer
1995Sathi Leelavathi
Screenplay
1995
Pammal K. Sambandam
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002Pammal K. Sambandam
Playback Singer
2002Pammal K. Sambandam
Lyricist
2002
Thenali
Thenali Soman
2000Thenali
Playback Singer
2000
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Sundaram Rangan
1980
Vayasu Pilichindi
Prabhu
1978
Paarthale Paravasam
Self (Guest Appearance)
2001
Unnaipol Oruvan
Common Man
2009Unnaipol Oruvan
Lyricist
2009Unnaipol Oruvan
Playback Singer
2009Unnaipol Oruvan
Producer
2009Unnaipol Oruvan
Screenplay
2009
Kuruthipunal
Adhi Narayanan
1995Kuruthipunal
Producer
1995Kuruthipunal
Screenplay
1995
Mega Icons
Self
2018
Sadma
Somprakash/Somu
1983Sadma
Playback Singer
1983
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
David / James alias Shankar
1985
Dasavatharam
Govindarajan Ramaswamy / Rangaraja Nambi / George W. Bush / Avtaar Singh / Balram Naidu / Christian Fletcher / Shinghen Narahasi / Krishnaveni / Vincent Poovaragavan / Kalifullah Mukhtaar
2008Dasavatharam
Playback Singer
2008Dasavatharam
Story
2008Dasavatharam
Screenplay
2008Dasavatharam
Dialogue
2008
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
2006
Marudhanayagam
Marudhanayagam Pillai
Marudhanayagam
Writer
Marudhanayagam
Producer
Marudhanayagam
Lyricist
Marudhanayagam
Director
Avvai Shanmugi
Avvai Shanmugi / Pandiyan
1996Avvai Shanmugi
Playback Singer
1996Unarchigal
1976Unarchigal
Assistant Director
1976
Ullasam
Playback Singer
1997
Kadaram Kondan
Producer
2019
Sagara Sangamam
Balakrishna 'Balu'
1983
Uttama Villain
Uttaman/Manoranjan
2015Uttama Villain
Playback Singer
2015Uttama Villain
Lyricist
2015Uttama Villain
Choreographer
2015Uttama Villain
Producer
2015Uttama Villain
Screenplay
2015Uttama Villain
Story
2015
Kadhala Kadhala
Ramalingam
1998Kadhala Kadhala
Playback Singer
1998Kadhala Kadhala
Screenplay
1998
Virasat
Writer
1997
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
S. Vasudevan 'Vasu'
1981
Nammavar
Dr. Selvam
1994Nammavar
Screenplay
1994Nammavar
Story
1994
Happi
Playback Singer
2019
Eenadu
The Anonymous Caller
2009Eenadu
Producer
2009Eenadu
Writer
2009
Swati Muthyam
Sivayya
1986
Pasi
Self
1979
Mahanadhi
Krishnaswamy
1994Mahanadhi
Playback Singer
1994Mahanadhi
Story
1994Mahanadhi
Screenplay
1994
Manmadha Leelai
Madhu
1976
Kalaignan
Indrajeet
1993Kalaignan
Playback Singer
1993
Agni Sakshi
1982
Papanasam
Suyambulingam
2015
Vishwaroopam II
Vishwanathan / Major Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri
2018Vishwaroopam II
Director
2018Vishwaroopam II
Producer
2018Vishwaroopam II
Lyricist
2018Vishwaroopam II
Choreographer
2018Vishwaroopam II
Playback Singer
2018Vishwaroopam II
Dialogue
2018Vishwaroopam II
Screenplay
2018Vishwaroopam II
Story
2018
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Gopi / Vinod
1983
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Alavuddin
1979
Ramji Londonwaley
Original Story
2005
Manmadhan Ambu
Major Raja Mannar
2010Manmadhan Ambu
Lyricist
2010Manmadhan Ambu
Playback Singer
2010Manmadhan Ambu
Screenplay
2010Manmadhan Ambu
Story
2010Manmadhan Ambu
Dialogue
2010
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Swami
2016
Sathyam
1976
Kadal Meengal
1981
Apoorva Raagangal
Prasanna
1975
Satyavan Savithri
1977
Panchatanthiram
'Ram' Ramachandramurthy
2002Panchatanthiram
Playback Singer
2002Panchatanthiram
Story
2002
Madanolsavam
Raju
1978
Meendum Kokila
Subramaniam
1981Meendum Kokila
Story
1981
Thoongaavanam
CK Diwakar IRS
2015Thoongaavanam
Playback Singer
2015Thoongaavanam
Screenplay
2015Thoongaavanam
Producer
2015
Vasool Raja MBBS
'Vasool Raja' Rajaraman Venkatraman
2004Vasool Raja MBBS
Playback Singer
2004
Moondru Mudichu
Balaji
1976
Vikram 2
Vikram
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Sanjeevi
1978Untitled Kamal Haasan - S U Arun Kumar Project
Untitled Kamal Haasan - S U Arun Kumar Project
Producer
Muthuramalingam
Playback Singer
2017
Tik Tik Tik
Dileep
1981
Maharasan
Vadivelu
1993
Vetri Vizha
Vetrivel IPS / Stephen Raj
1989
Daisy
James
1988
Yeh Desh
1984
Four Friends
Self
2010Indian 3: War Mode
Veerasekaran Senapathy / Veerasekaran Balram
Panathukkaga
Kumar
1974
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Babu / Kumar
1962
Aval Appadithan
Arun
1978Aval Appadithan
Playback Singer
1978
Kaakki Sattai
Murali
1985
Agni Pushpam
1976
Kabita
1977
Sathya
Sathyamurthy
1988Sathya
Playback Singer
1988Sathya
Screenplay
1988Sathya
Producer
1988
Kannum Karalum
Child Artist
1962
Anthuleni Katha
Arun Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
1976
Chanakyan
Johnson
1989
Subha Sankalpam
Dasu
1995
Vanambadi
Ravi
1963
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
1986Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Playback Singer
1986
Arangetram
Thyagu
1973
Maria, My Darling
1980Maria, My Darling
Playback Singer
1980
Avargal
Janardhan (Johnnie)
1977Avargal
Choreographer
1977
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976
Manakanakku
1986
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Raja
1979
Anbu Thangai
1974
Sathya
Thanks
2017
Sigappu Rojakkal
Dileep
1978Sigappu Rojakkal
Playback Singer
1978
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Assistant Director
1973
Punnagai Mannan
Sethu / 'Chaplin' Chellapa
1986
Per Sollum Pillai
Ramu
1987Per Sollum Pillai
Playback Singer
1987
Ullasa Paravaigal
Ravi
1980
Thillu Mullu
Cameo
1981
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Self
1987Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Producer
1987
Simla Special
Gopu
1982Simla Special
Choreographer
1982
Sakalakala Vallavan
Velusamy
1982
Singaravelan
Singaravelan
1992Singaravelan
Playback Singer
1992
Saagar
Raja
1985
Yaadgaar
1984
Raja Paarvai
Blind Musician
1981Raja Paarvai
Playback Singer
1981Raja Paarvai
Producer
1981Raja Paarvai
Writer
1981
Maro Charitra
Balu
1978
Thappu Thalangal
Amrit Lal (uncredited)
1978
Vishnu Vijayam
1974
Rani Theni
Miller
1982
Ram Lakshman
Ram
1981
Rama Shama Bhama
Dr. Shyam Sajjan
2005
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985Japanil Kalyanaraman
Playback Singer
1985
Celluloid Man
Self
2012
Geraftaar
Kishen Kumar Khanna
1985Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
Producer
Sattam En Kaiyil
Babu / Rathnam
1978
Andha Oru Nimidam
Kumar
1985
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Velu
1978
Nool Veli
1979
Raaj Tilak
Suraj Singh
1984
Zara Si Zindagi
Rakesh Kumar Shastri
1983
Sanam Teri Kasam
Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
1982
16 Vayathinile
Chappani
1977
Avalude Ravukal
1978
Eeta
Ramu
1978
Anandha Jodhi
Child Artist
1963
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
(archive footage)
1988
Ashtamangalyam
1977
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Vishal "Vishy"
1985Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Playback Singer
1985
Pattampoochi
1975Sinamkol
Thanks
2020
Kokila
Vijayakumar
1977
Pyasa Shaitan
1984
Anumodhanam
1978
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Adult Gowrishankar
1979
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
Ratan Chandar / Ajay Saxena
1982
Karishmaa
Sunny
1984
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Ilaiyaraaja
Self
Ilaiyaraaja
Screenplay
Amoli
Self - Narrator (Tamil)
2018Amoli
Thanks
2018
Neeya?
Kamal
1979
Samasya
1976
Guru
Guru / Ashok
1980Guru
Dialogue
1980
Annai Velankanni
Jesus Christ (Uncredited role)
1971Annai Velankanni
Assistant Director
1971
Kalyanaraman
1979
Vayanadan Thampan
Vayanadan Thampan
1978
Ek Nai Paheli
Sandeep
1984
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Mattoru Seetha
1975
Uruvavugal Maralam
God
1983
Thandege Thakka Maga
Writer
2006
Aadu Puli Attam
Madhan
1977
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978
Thiruvonam
1975
Melnaattu Marumagal
Raja
1975
Madhura Swapanam
1977
Indrudu Chandrudu
G. K. Rayudu / Chandran
1989Indrudu Chandrudu
Screenplay
1989
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Rangadu & Dr.Shekar
1979
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977
Swimming Pool
1976
Maanavan
1970
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Ravi
1975Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Choreographer
1975
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Enakkul Oruvan
Madan/Upendra
1984Kanna Nalama
1972
Sange Muzhangu
Choreographer
1972Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Bus conductor (Cameo)
1983
Kalathur Kannamma
Selvam
1960
Ponni
1976
Siva Thaandavam
1977Siva Thaandavam
Playback Singer
1977
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Raasaleela
1975
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Idaya Malar
1976
Kumara Vijayam
Kumar
1976
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Uyarnthavargal
Aarumugam
1977
Aasheervaadam
1977
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Andharangam
Kaanthan
1975Andharangam
Playback Singer
1975
Sreedevi
1977
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976
Ezham Rathri
1982
Natchathiram
1980
Neela Malargal
Dr. Chandiran
1979
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975
Saranam Ayyappa
1980Saranam Ayyappa
Playback Singer
1980
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978
Aaina
Prem Kapoor
1977
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Paruva Kaalam
1974
Vrutham
1987Nootrukku Nooru
Assistant Director
1971
Aadhya Paadam
1977
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
Ellam Inbamayyam
Velusamy
1981
Mangamma Sabadham
Ashok / Raja
1985
Appooppan
1976KH 237
KH 237
Writer
Paadha Kaanikkai
Child Artist
1962
Maattuvin Chattangale
Self - Drummer
1982
Naan Avanillai
Appu
1974
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Prasad
1974
Three Men Army
Thanks
1995
Kanyakumari
1974
Savaal
Raja Shankar
1981Savaal
Playback Singer
1981
Aruthu
1976
Nirakudam
1977
Padakuthira
1978Padakuthira
Playback Singer
1978
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982
Oh Maane Maane
Playback Singer
1984Oh Maane Maane
Thanks
1984
Nee Ente Lahari
1976
Srimanthudu
Choreographer
1971
Ninaithale Inikkum
Chandru
1979Suryagandhi
Choreographer
1973
Bigg Boss
Self - Host
2017
Bigg Boss
Himself- Guest
2018