Kamal Haasan
Biography
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 finest actors 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, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.
Acting (222 movies)
Swati Muthyam
1986
Indian
1996
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009
Anbe Sivam
2003
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Nayakan
1987
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
Hey Ram
2000
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006
Uruvangal Maralam
1983
Aval Appadithan
1978
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
Dasavatharam
2008
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Thappu Thalangal
1978
16 Vayathinile
1977
Aadu Puli Attam
1977
Moondru Mudichu
1976
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Virumaandi
2004
Kuruthipunal
1995
Nammavar
1994
Nala Damayanthi
2003
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Kadhala Kadhala
1998
Aalavandhan
2001
Sathi Leelavathi
1995
Singaravelan
1992
Maharasan
1993
Magalir Mattum
1994
Kalaignan
1993
Gunaa
1991
Mahanadhi
1994
Vikram
1986
Kaadhal Parisu
1987
Vetri Vizha
1989
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Thevar Magan
1992
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
Sathya
1988
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
1986
Manakanakku
1986
Soora Samhaaram
1988
Kaakki Sattai
1985
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
Punnagai Mannan
1986
Simla Special
1982
Moondram Pirai
1982
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Savaal
1981
Sattam
1983
Vazhvey Maayam
1982
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
Meendum Kokila
1981
Sagalakala Vallavan
1982
Raja Paarvai
1981
Rani Theni
1982
Sankarlal
1981
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Ram Lakshman
1981
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
Ullasa Paravaigal
1980
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
Thillu Mullu
1981
Kadal Meengal
1981
Manmadha Leelai
1976
Anandha Jodhi
1963
Kurathi Magan
1972
Lalitha
1976
Panchatanthiram
2002
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
Manmadhan Ambu
2010
Mumbai Xpress
2005
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
Thenali
2000
Sadma
1983
Maro Charitra
1978
Maria, My Darling
1980
Anthuleni Katha
1976
Rama Shama Bhama
2005
Chanakyan
1989
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
Sanam Teri Kasam
1982
Saagar
1985
Chachi 420
1997
Directing (5 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Raja Paarvai | 1981 | Writer |
| Raja Paarvai | 1981 | Producer |
| Vikram | 1986 | Producer |
| Vikram | 1986 | Screenplay |
| Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | 1987 | Producer |
| Sathya | 1988 | Screenplay |
| Sathya | 1988 | Producer |
| Apoorva Sagodharargal | 1989 | Producer |
| Apoorva Sagodharargal | 1989 | Screenplay |
| Indrudu Chandrudu | 1989 | Screenplay |
| Michael Madana Kama Rajan | 1990 | Writer |
| Michael Madana Kama Rajan | 1990 | Screenplay |
| Thevar Magan | 1992 | Producer |
| Thevar Magan | 1992 | Writer |
| Mahanadhi | 1994 | Screenplay |
| Magalir Mattum | 1994 | Producer |
| Magalir Mattum | 1994 | Writer |
| Nammavar | 1994 | Screenplay |
| Sathi Leelavathi | 1995 | Producer |
| Sathi Leelavathi | 1995 | Screenplay |
| Kuruthipunal | 1995 | Producer |
| Kuruthipunal | 1995 | Screenplay |
| Virasat | 1997 | Writer |
| Chachi 420 | 1997 | Producer |
| Chachi 420 | 1997 | Screenplay |
| Kadhala Kadhala | 1998 | Screenplay |
| Hey Ram | 2000 | Producer |
| Hey Ram | 2000 | Screenplay |
| Aalavandhan | 2001 | Screenplay |
| Anbe Sivam | 2003 | Screenplay |
| Nala Damayanthi | 2003 | Producer |
| Nala Damayanthi | 2003 | Screenplay |
| Virumaandi | 2004 | Writer |
| Virumaandi | 2004 | Producer |
| Mumbai Xpress | 2005 | Screenplay |
| Mumbai Xpress | 2005 | Producer |
| Thandege Thakka Maga | 2006 | Writer |
| Dasavatharam | 2008 | Screenplay |
| Eenadu | 2009 | Writer |
| Eenadu | 2009 | Producer |
| Unnaipol Oruvan | 2009 | Producer |
| Unnaipol Oruvan | 2009 | Screenplay |
| Manmadhan Ambu | 2010 | Screenplay |
| Vishwaroopam | 2013 | Producer |
| Vishwaroopam | 2013 | Screenplay |
| Uttama Villain | 2015 | Producer |
| Uttama Villain | 2015 | Screenplay |
| Thoongaavanam | 2015 | Producer |
| Thoongaavanam | 2015 | Screenplay |
| Vishwaroopam II | 2018 | Producer |
| Vishwaroopam II | 2018 | Screenplay |
| Kadaram Kondan | 2019 | Producer |
| Vikram | 2022 | Producer |
| Amaran | 2024 | Producer |
| Thug Life | 2025 | Producer |