Kamal Haasan
Known for: Acting
Born: November 7, 1954
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
259 movies · 6 TV shows, newest first
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Seyon
2026
5.0
Thug Life
2025
7.4
Amaran
2024
8.2
Meiyazhagan
2024
4.5
Manorathangal
2024
3.1
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
6.4
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
7.8
Manjummel Boys
2024
6.9
Leo
2023
6.2
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
7.1
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
7.6
Vikram
2022NR
Sinamkol
2020
8.0
Happi
2019
5.3
Kadaram Kondan
2019
5.0
Mega Icons
2018
5.5
Vishwaroopam II
2018
4.4
Bigg Boss
2018
6.0
Amoli
2018
6.1
Sathya
2017
5.8
Bigg Boss Telugu
2017
3.7
Bigg Boss
2017
2.0
Muthuramalingam
2017
2.5
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
2016
7.0
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
5.8
Thoongaavanam
2015
7.9
Papanasam
2015
6.7
Uttama Villain
2015
6.4
Vishwaroopam
2013
7.0
Celluloid Man
2012
5.4
Manmadhan Ambu
2010
4.1
Four Friends
2010
6.6
Enthiran
2010
7.0
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009
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Eenadu
2009
6.7
Dasavatharam
2008
7.1
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006
7.4
Pudhupettai
2006
7.5
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
9.5
Rama Shama Bhama
2005
6.9
Ramji Londonwaley
2005
5.9
Mumbai Xpress
2005
6.8
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
7.1
Virumaandi
2004
6.9
Nala Damayanthi
2003
7.7
Anbe Sivam
2003
7.0
Panchatanthiram
2002
6.7
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
6.8
Aalavandhan
2001
5.0
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
7.0
Thenali
2000
7.0
Hey Ram
2000
5.8
Biwi No.1
1999
6.9
Kadhala Kadhala
1998
7.0
Chachi 420
1997
7.4
Virasat
1997
5.5
Ullasam
1997
7.3
Star Trek: First Contact
1996
7.0
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
7.0
Indian
1996
6.5
Three Men Army
1995
6.7
Kuruthipunal
1995
9.0
Subha Sankalpam
1995
7.5
Sathi Leelavathi
1995
7.7
Nammavar
1994
7.1
Magalir Mattum
1994
7.2
Mahanadhi
1994
6.0
Kalaignan
1993
6.3
Maharasan
1993
7.0
Thevar Magan
1992
7.6
Singaravelan
1992
7.0
Gunaa
1991
7.2
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
7.5
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
7.6
Vetri Vizha
1989
6.7
Chanakyan
1989
7.6
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
8.2
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
7.5
Soora Samhaaram
1988
6.2
Rambo III
1988
6.5
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988
8.0
Daisy
1988
7.3
Sathya
1988
7.3
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
7.9
Nayakan
1987
7.0
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
10.0
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
8.0
Vrutham
1987
6.0
Kaadhal Parisu
1987
7.3
Punnagai Mannan
1986
10.0
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
1986
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Manakanakku
1986
6.0
Vikram
1986
10.0
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
1986
6.9
Swati Muthyam
1986
10.0
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
1985
6.7
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
8.0
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
6.3
Geraftaar
1985
6.6
Saagar
1985
7.7
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
10.0
Andha Oru Nimidam
1985
5.8
Kaakki Sattai
1985
7.7
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985
5.0
Karishmaa
1984
8.0
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
7.0
Oh Maane Maane
1984
8.0
Pyasa Shaitan
1984
6.7
Raaj Tilak
1984
7.0
Yaadgaar
1984
6.7
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
8.0
Yeh Desh
1984
6.6
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
19837.0
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983
7.2
Sadma
1983
7.7
Sagara Sangamam
1983
9.0
Sattam
1983
5.0
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983
9.0
Zara Si Zindagi
1983
NR
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
6.5
Agni Sakshi
1982
8.0
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
1982
9.0
Rani Theni
1982
8.0
Ezham Rathri
1982
6.7
Sakalakala Vallavan
1982
5.3
Sanam Teri Kasam
1982
6.5
Simla Special
1982
8.0
Maattuvin Chattangale
1982
6.5
Moondram Pirai
1982
8.0
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1982
9.0
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
8.0
Vazhvey Maayam
1982
7.0
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
8.3
Tik Tik Tik
1981
9.0
Sankarlal
1981
9.0
Savaal
1981
9.0
Kadal Meengal
1981
8.0
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
7.0
Thillu Mullu
1981
7.3
Raja Paarvai
1981
7.5
Ram Lakshman
1981
6.3
Meendum Kokila
1981
9.0
Maria, My Darling
1980
NR
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
7.9
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
6.2
Guru
1980
5.5
Natchathiram
1980
9.0
Ullasa Paravaigal
1980
7.0
Pasi
1979
7.5
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979
6.0
Neela Malargal
1979
NR
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
NR
Nool Veli
1979
6.8
Kalyanaraman
1979
7.5
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
6.5
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
6.2
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979
5.7
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
7.0
Neeya?
1979
8.0
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979
9.0
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979
8.0
Eeta
1978
8.0
Aval Appadithan
1978
4.0
Thappu Thalangal
1978
8.0
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
6.3
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
NR
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
10.0
Vayanadan Thampan
1978
6.0
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978
9.0
Padakuthira
1978
8.0
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978
6.5
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
7.0
Maro Charitra
1978
8.0
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
1978
7.0
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978
4.5
Avalude Ravukal
1978
10.0
Anumodhanam
1978
8.0
Kaathirunna Nimisham
1978
8.0
Madanolsavam
1978
10.0
Aadhya Paadam
1977
8.0
Satyavan Savithri
1977
NR
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
9.0
Kokila
1977
5.7
Aadu Puli Attam
1977
10.0
Aanandham Paramaanandham
1977
7.5
16 Vayathinile
1977
NR
Kabita
1977
9.0
Ormakal Marikkumo?
1977
8.0
Nirakudam
1977
7.0
Ashtamangalyam
1977
NR
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
7.0
Sreedevi
1977
4.0
Aaina
1977
9.0
Madhura Swapanam
1977
6.8
Avargal
1977
7.0
Aasheervaadam
1977
10.0
Siva Thaandavam
1977
7.5
Uyarnthavargal
1977
8.0
Lalitha
1976
NR
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
6.3
Moondru Mudichu
1976
8.0
Nee Ente Lahari
1976
7.0
Idaya Malar
1976
10.0
Ponni
1976
7.0
Kumara Vijayam
1976
8.0
Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976NR
Unarchigal
1976
NR
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
1976
NR
Sathyam
1976
9.0
Swimming Pool
1976
7.0
Aruthu
1976
3.0
Manmadha Leelai
1976
7.5
Anthuleni Katha
1976
9.0
Samasya
1976
8.0
Appooppan
1976
8.0
Agni Pushpam
1976
7.0
Andharangam
1975
10.0
Raasaleela
1975
7.0
Mattoru Seetha
1975
9.0
Thiruvonam
1975
7.9
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
NR
Malai Sooda Va
1975
NR
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
1975
9.0
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
NR
Thangathile Vairam
1975
NR
Melnaattu Marumagal
1975
NR
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
NR
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
NR
Pattampoochi
1975
NR
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
NR
Panathukkaga
1974
NR
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974
9.0
Vishnu Vijayam
1974
NR
Anbu Thangai
1974
7.0
Kanyakumari
1974
7.5
Naan Avanillai
1974
7.0
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
8.0
Paruva Kaalam
1974
9.0
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
5.0
Arangetram
1973NR
Suryagandhi
1973NR
Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972
7.0
Kurathi Magan
1972
4.0
Sange Muzhangu
197210.0
Kanna Nalama
1972
NR
Annai Velankanni
1971
9.0
Srimanthudu
19717.5
Nootrukku Nooru
1971
NR
Maanavan
1970
7.3
Anandha Jodhi
1963
NR
Vanambadi
1963
10.0
Kannum Karalum
1962
6.0
Paadha Kaanikkai
1962
8.2
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
7.0
Kalathur Kannamma
1960NR
KH 237
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Indian 3: War Mode
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NR
Marudhanayagam
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NR
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
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NR
Vikram 2
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Untitled Kamal Haasan - S U Arun Kumar Project
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NR
KHxRK: Reunion
—NR
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
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NR
Ilaiyaraaja
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NR
Dharman
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