Kamal Haasan [a] (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, and currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu. [3]
Regarded as one of the greatest and most versatile actors of all time, [4] Haasan is also known for introducing many new technologies to Indian cinema. [5] Many filmmakers [b] have described Haasan as "cinema encyclopedia" for his immense knowledge and mastery of various aspects of filmmaking as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, singer, lyricist, and dancer. [17] [18] He has also worked as an assistant director, choreographer, editor, make-up artist, narrator, television host, and a distributor of films. In his cinematic career spanning more than 65 years, he has made over 230 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali languages. [19] [20] Haasan has won numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards, [c] twenty Filmfare Awards, [d] eleven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, [e] and four Nandi Awards. [f] He was honoured with the Kalaimamani in 1978, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014, and the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) in 2016. [22] He was invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2025 to become a member of its Actors Branch, for being an "exceptionally talented individual having made indelible contributions to global filmmaking community." [23]
"The inimitable Kamal Haasan, regarded by many as the best actor India has ever produced"
Haasan started his career as a child artist at the age of 5 in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma, [25] which earned him the National Award for Best Child Artist (then given as Rashtrapati Award). [g] After playing a few supporting roles, he progressed to lead role in the 1974 Malayalam film Kanyakumari, for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He then earned three National Awards for Best Actor for Moondram Pirai (1982), Nayakan (1987) and Indian (1996). Haasan has won 20 Filmfare Awards in total, the most for any actor. He holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, with a total of 18 wins [h] – eleven in Tamil, three in Telugu, two in Malayalam, one in Hindi, and one in Kannada. [i] He has been nominated for 63 Filmfare Awards, the most for any actor. He also holds the record for the most Filmfare Award nominations for acting, with 50 nominations. [j] He is the only actor who has won Filmfare Awards across five different languages. Besides several acting awards for his acclaimed performances, [k] he has won many other cinematic awards for producing, directing, screenwriting, singing, lyric writing and dancing. [l] Haasan is also distinguished for starring in the highest number of films submitted by India for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards, with seven films [m] including Hey Ram (2000) which he directed. Many of his films have been screened at various international film festivals, [n] including Virumaandi (2004) which won him the inaugural PiFan Best Asian Film Award. [o] His production company Raaj Kamal Films International has produced many of his films, including Thevar Magan (1992) which won him the National Award for Best Tamil Film.
Haasan's portrayal of an innocent man, scammed and imprisoned, in Mahanadhi (1994), was selected by Forbes India as one of the 25 greatest acting performances of Indian cinema. [30] Hindustan Times hailed him as "A polymath in the truest sense, Kamal has given silver jubilee films [p] in five languages. If there's one Indian actor who is a one-man industry in himself, it's Kamal Haasan." [31] He was awarded the "Original Pan-India Superstar" Award at the 2022 South Indian International Movie Awards. [32] The Directorate of Film Festivals organised a three-day "Kamal Haasan Film Festival" from 2 to 4 July 2010, [33] and showcased seven of his best films, [q] including Dasavathaaram (2008) in which he played ten distinct roles. Nayakan (1987), starring Haasan, was chosen as one of the 100 greatest films of all time by the American magazine TIME. [34] On October 16, 1997, Queen Elizabeth II publicly launched Haasan's unfinished historical film Marudhanayagam. [35]
"Kamal Haasan falls under a special category, as his cinema broke barriers of language and region. He has been honoured with several awards. In fact, he may be the most awarded person in the country."
Haasan received the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Special Award, from the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, for completing 50 years in cinema in 2009. He was named as one of the 50 most powerful Indians by India Today in 2017. [37] He was conferred two Honorary Doctorates, one by Sathyabama University in 2005, one by Centurion University in 2019. He received the first A. T. Kovoor National Award for the Secular Artist in 2005, in acknowledgment of his humanist and philanthropic activities. [38] He was the first Tamil actor to convert his fan clubs into welfare associations, and has been consistently involved in many social services, including donating food and medicines to the needy, helping with children's education, and promoting blood and organ donation. [39] He was appointed an ambassador by the United Nations in 2007, for its joint campaign with the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society to protect the rights of people living with HIV. [40] On 21 February 2018, Haasan formally launched a political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (lit. People's Justice Centre). [41]
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1960 | Kalathur Kannamma | Selvam | Tamil | Child artist | [42] |
1962 | Parthal Pasi Theerum | Babu and Kumar | [43] | ||
Paadha Kaanikkai | Ravi | [44] | |||
Kannum Karalum | Babu | Malayalam | [45] | ||
1963 | Vanambadi | Ravi | Tamil | [46] | |
Anandha Jodhi | Balu | [47] | |||
1970 | Maanavan | Student | Special appearance in the song "Visiladichan Kunjugala" | [48] | |
1971 | Annai Velankanni | Jesus | Cameo | [49] | |
1972 | Prathikaram | Punjabi singer | Malayalam | Special appearance in the song "Madhuram Madhuram" | [50] |
Kurathi Magan | Tamil | [51] | |||
1973 | Arangetram | Thiagu | [52] | ||
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren | Kamal | [53] | |||
1974 | Paruva Kaalam | Chandran | [54] | ||
Gumasthavin Magal | Mani | [55] [56] | |||
Naan Avanillai | Appu | Cameo | [53] | ||
Kanyakumari | Sankaran | Malayalam | [57] | ||
Anbu Thangai | Buddha | Tamil | Special appearance in the song "Mannargal Vanagum" | [58] [59] | |
Vishnu Vijayam | Vishnu | Malayalam | [60] | ||
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Prasad | Tamil | [61] | ||
Panathukkaga | Kumar | [54] | |||
Aaina | Prem Kapoor | Hindi | Cameo | [62] | |
1975 | Cinema Paithiyam | Natarajan | Tamil | [54] | |
Pattampoochi | Siva | [54] | |||
Aayirathil Oruthi | Kamal | [54] | |||
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | Ravi | [54] | |||
Melnaattu Marumagal | Raja | [54] | |||
Thangathile Vairam | Kumar | [54] | |||
Pattikkaattu Raja | Mahesh | [54] | |||
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu | Suresh | Malayalam | [54] | ||
Maalai Sooda Vaa | Murali | Tamil | [54] | ||
Apoorva Raagangal | Prasanna | [63] [64] | |||
Thiruvonam | Prem Kumar | Malayalam | [54] | ||
Mattoru Seetha | Gopi | [54] | |||
Raasaleela | Devan | [54] | |||
Andharangam | Kaanthan | Tamil | [54] | ||
1976 | Agni Pushpam | Somu | Malayalam | [54] | |
Appooppan | Babumon | [54] | |||
Samasya | [54] | ||||
Manmadha Leelai | Madhu | Tamil | [65] | ||
Anthuleni Katha | Arun | Telugu | Cameo | [66] | |
Swimming Pool | Malayalam | [54] | |||
Aruthu | [54] | ||||
Satyam | Kumaran | Tamil | [54] | ||
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Ravi | [54] [67] | |||
Unarchigal | Selvam | [54] [68] | |||
Kuttavum Shikshayum | Malayalam | [54] | |||
Kumara Vijayam | Kumar | Tamil | [54] [69] | ||
Idhaya Malar | Mohan | [54] | |||
Ponni | Maran | Malayalam | [70] | ||
Nee Ente Lahari | [54] | ||||
Moondru Mudichu | Balaji | Tamil | [71] | ||
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Ramesh | [54] | |||
Lalitha | Balu | [54] | |||
1977 | Uyarnthavargal | Aarumugam | [54] [72] | ||
Siva Thandavum | Malayalam | [73] | |||
Aasheervaadam | [54] | ||||
Avargal | Janardhan (Johnny) | Tamil | [74] [75] | ||
Madhura Swapanam | Malayalam | [76] | |||
Sreedevi | Venugopal | Malayalam | [54] | ||
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | Raja | Tamil | [54] | ||
Kabita | Gopal | Bengali | [77] | ||
Ashtamangalyam | Malayalam | [54] | |||
Nirakudam | Devan | [54] | |||
Ormakal Marikkumo | Chandrasekharan | [54] | |||
16 Vayathinile | Gopalakrishnan (Chappani) | Tamil | [78] | ||
Aadu Puli Attam | Madan | [79] [54] | |||
Aanandham Paramaanandham | Babu | Malayalam | [54] | ||
Naam Pirandha Mann | Ranjith | Tamil | [54] [80] | ||
Kokila | Vijaykumar | Kannada | [81] | ||
Satyavan Savithri | Sathyavan | Malayalam | [54] | ||
Aadhya Paadam | [54] | ||||
1978 | Madanolsavam | Raju | [54] | ||
Kaathirunna Nimisham | Raju | [54] | |||
Anumodhanam | Rajappan | [54] | |||
Avalude Ravukal | Unknown | Guest appearance | [82] | ||
Nizhal Nijamagiradhu | Sanjeevi | Tamil | [54] | ||
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu | Anto | Malayalam | Guest appearance | [83] | |
Maro Charitra | Balaji S. a.k.a. Baloo | Telugu | [84] | ||
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | Prabhu | Tamil | [85] | ||
Amara Prema | Raju | Telugu | Partially reshot, remake of Madanolsavam | ||
Sattam En Kaiyil | Babu, Rathinam | Tamil | [54] | ||
Padakuthira | Malayalam | Guest appearance | [54] | ||
Vayasu Pilichindi | Raja | Telugu | [86] | ||
Vayanadan Thamban | Vayanadan Thamban | Malayalam | [54] | ||
Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Unknown | Tamil | Guest appearance | [87] | |
Sigappu Rojakkal | Muthu / Dileep | [88] | |||
Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala | Velu | [54] | |||
Aval Appadithan | Arun | [89] | |||
Thappida Thala | Amrit Lal | Kannada | Guest appearance | [54] [90] | |
Thappu Thalangal | Tamil | ||||
Yaetta | Ramu | Malayalam | [54] | ||
1979 | Sommokadidi Sokokadidi | Rangadu, Shekar | Telugu | [54] | |
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi | Tamil | [54] | |||
Neeya? | Kamal | [54] | |||
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Alauddin | Malayalam | [91] | ||
Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum | Alauddin | Tamil | [91] | ||
Thaayillamal Naan Illai | Raja | [91] | |||
Ninaithale Inikkum | Chandru | [92] | |||
Andamaina Anubhavam | Chandru | Telugu | [92] | ||
Idi Katha Kaadu | Janardhan | [66] | |||
Kalyanaraman | Raman, Kalyanam | Tamil | [93] | ||
Nool Veli | Kamal Haasan | Guest appearance as himself | [94] [95] | ||
Guppedu Manasu | Kamal Haasan | Telugu | |||
Mangala Vaathiyam | Tamil | [54] | |||
Neela Malargal | Chandran | [54] | |||
Azhiyatha Kolangal | Gowrishankar | Cameo | [54] | ||
Pasi | Himself | Guest appearance | [96] | ||
1980 | Ullasa Paravaigal | Ravi | [54] | ||
Natchathiram | Himself | Guest appearance | [54] | ||
Guru | Guru | [54] | |||
Telugu | [54] | ||||
Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Rangan | Tamil | Simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Aakali Rajyam | [97] | |
Maria My Darling | Raghu | Kannada | Bilingual film | [54] [98] | |
Tamil | |||||
Saranam Ayyappa | Guest appearance | [99] | |||
1981 | Aakali Rajyam | J. Ranga Rao | Telugu | Simultaneously filmed in Tamil as Varumayin Niram Sivappu | [100] |
Meendum Kokila | Subramaniam | Tamil | [101] | ||
Ram Lakshman | Ram | [54] | |||
Raja Paarvai | Raghu |
| [93] [100] | ||
Thillu Mullu | Charu Haasan | Guest appearance | [102] | ||
Kadal Meengal | Selvanayagam, Rajan | [54] | |||
Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Vasudevan (Vasu) | Hindi | [103] | ||
Savaal | P. P. Raja | Tamil | [104] | ||
Sankarlal | Dharmalingam, Mohan | Simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Andagaadu | [54] | ||
Amavasya Chandrudu | Chandram | Telugu | Simultaneously filmed in Tamil as Raja Paarvai | [100] | |
Tik Tik Tik | Dileep | Tamil | [104] | ||
Ellam Inba Mayyam | Velusamy | [93] | |||
1982 | Vazhvey Maayam | Rajashekar | [105] | ||
Andagaadu | Dharmalingam, Mohan | Telugu | Simultaneously filmed in Tamil as Sankarlal | ||
Anthiveyilile Ponnu | Malayalam | [106] | |||
Neethi Devan Mayakkam | Military officer | Tamil | Simultaneously shot in Telugu as Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam? (Guest appearance) | [107] | |
Moondram Pirai | Srinivasan (Seenu) | National Film Award for Best Actor | [93] [108] | ||
Maattuvin Chattangale | Drummer | Malayalam | Special appearance in the song "Maattuvin Chattangale" | [54] [109] | |
Simla Special | Gopu | Tamil | [54] | ||
Sanam Teri Kasam | Sunil Sharma | Hindi | [110] | ||
Sakalakala Vallavan | Velusamy | Tamil | [104] | ||
Ezham Rathri | Malayalam | Guest appearance | [54] | ||
Rani Theni | Miller | Tamil | [111] | ||
Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya | Ratan Chander, Ajay Saxena | Hindi | [112] | ||
Pagadai Panirendu | Anand | Tamil | [54] | ||
Agni Sakshi | Himself | Guest appearance | [113] | ||
1983 | Zara Si Zindagi | Rakesh Kumar Shastri | Hindi | [111] | |
Uruvangal Maralam | Himself | Tamil | Guest appearance | [104] | |
Sattam | Inspector Raja | [111] | |||
Sagara Sangamam | Balakrishna | Telugu | [114] [64] | ||
Sadma | Somu | Hindi | [115] | ||
Poikkal Kudhirai | Unknown | Tamil | Guest appearance | [111] | |
Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Bus conductor | Kannada | Guest appearance | [116] [117] | |
Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey | Gopi, Vinoth | Tamil | [104] [118] | ||
1984 | Yeh Desh | Inspector Mathur | Hindi | [111] | |
Ek Nai Paheli | Sandeep | [119] | |||
Yaadgar | Rajnath | [111] | |||
Raaj Tilak | Suraj | [120] | |||
Enakkul Oruvan | Madhan, Upendhra | Tamil | [64] | ||
Karishmaa | Sunny | Hindi | [111] | ||
1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | David, James / Shankar | Tamil | [93] | |
Kaakki Sattai | Murali | [111] | |||
Andha Oru Nimidam | Kumar | [111] | |||
Uyarndha Ullam | Anandh | [111] | |||
Saagar | Raja | Hindi | [121] [122] | ||
Geraftaar | Kishan Kumar Khanna | [111] [123] | |||
Mangamma Sabatham | Ashok, Raja | Tamil | [111] | ||
Japanil Kalyanaraman | Kalyanam, Raman | [124] | |||
Dekha Pyar Tumhara | Vishal | Hindi | [111] | ||
1986 | Swathi Muthyam | Sivayya | Telugu | [125] | |
Naanum Oru Thozhilali | Bharath | Tamil | Simultaneously shot in Telugu as Andarikante Ghanudu | [111] | |
Vikram | Commander Arun Kumar Vikram | [126] | |||
Manakanakku | Film director | Guest appearance | [104] | ||
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu | Krishna | Telugu | [111] | ||
Punnagai Mannan | Sethu, "Chaplin" Chellappa | Tamil | [93] | ||
1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Mohan | [127] [111] | ||
Vrutham | Balu | Malayalam | [111] | ||
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | Himself | Tamil | Guest appearance | [111] | |
Per Sollum Pillai | Ramu | [127] [111] | |||
Nayakan | Sakthivel Naiker | National Film Award for Best Actor | [128] [129] | ||
Pushpaka Vimana | Unemployed graduate | Silent | [130] [71] | ||
1988 | Sathyaa | Sathyamurthy | Tamil | [93] | |
Daisy | James | Malayalam | [131] | ||
Soora Samhaaram | ACP Athiveera Pandiyan | Tamil | [127] [132] | ||
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Udhayamoorthy | [111] [133] | |||
1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Sethupathi, Appadurai, Rajadurai | [93] | ||
Chanakyan | Johnson | Malayalam | [134] | ||
Vetri Vizha | Vetrivel IPS | Tamil | [127] [111] | ||
Indrudu Chandrudu | G. K. Rayudu, Chandru | Telugu | [135] [136] | ||
1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Michael James, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, Subramaniya Rajan | Tamil | [137] [138] | |
1991 | Gunaa | Gunasekharan | [139] | ||
1992 | Singaravelan | Singaravelan | [140] | ||
Thevar Magan | Sakthivel Thevar | [141] | |||
1993 | Maharasan | Vadivelu | [111] | ||
Kalaignan | Indrajith | [127] [111] | |||
1994 | Mahanadhi | Krishnaswamy | [142] | ||
Magalir Mattum | Madhan Kumar | Cameo | [143] | ||
Nammavar | V. C. Selvam | [144] [145] | |||
1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Dr. Sakthivel Gounder | [146] | ||
Subha Sankalpam | Dasu | Telugu | [147] | ||
Kuruthipunal | Adhi Narayanan IPS | Tamil | [93] | ||
Drohi | Adhi Narayan Rao IPS | Telugu | [93] | ||
1996 | Indian | Senapathy "Indian" / Chandrabose "Chandru" | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Actor | [148] |
Avvai Shanmugi | Pandian / Avvai Shanmughi | [148] | |||
1997 | Chachi 420 | Jaiprakash Paswan / Lakshmi Godbhole | Hindi | [149] [150] | |
1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | Ramalingam | Tamil | [151] | |
2000 | Hey Ram | Saket Ram | [152] | ||
Hindi | [153] | ||||
Thenali | Thenali Soman | Tamil | [154] | ||
2001 | Aalavandhan | Major Vijay Kumar, Nandha Kumar | [155] | ||
Abhay | Major Vijay Kumar, Abhay Kumar | Hindi | [156] | ||
Paarthale Paravasam | Himself | Tamil | Guest appearance | [157] | |
2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Pammal Kalyana Sambandham (PKS) | [158] | ||
Panchatanthiram | Ramachandramurthy | [127] [159] | |||
2003 | Anbe Sivam | Nallasivam | [160] | ||
Nala Damayanthi | Himself | Guest appearance | [161] | ||
2004 | Virumaandi | Virumaandi Thevar | [162] | ||
Vasool Raja MBBS | Rajaraman (Vasool Raja) | [163] | |||
2005 | Mumbai Xpress | Avinasi | [164] | ||
Mumbai Xpress | Avinash | Hindi | [165] | ||
Rama Shama Bhama | Dr. Shyam Sajjan | Kannada | [166] | ||
2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | DCP Raghavan IPS | Tamil | [167] | |
2008 | Dasavathaaram |
| [148] | ||
2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | The anonymous caller | [168] [169] | ||
Eenadu | Telugu | [170] | |||
2010 | Four Friends | Himself | Malayalam | Guest appearance | [171] |
Manmadan Ambu | Major Raja Mannar | Tamil | [172] | ||
2013 | Vishwaroopam | Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri / Vishwanath | [173] | ||
Vishwaroop | Hindi | [174] | |||
2015 | Uttama Villain | Manoranjan | Tamil | [175] | |
Papanasam | Suyambulingam | [176] | |||
Thoongaa Vanam | C. K. Diwakar | [177] | |||
Cheekati Rajyam | Telugu | [178] | |||
2016 | Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Swami | Tamil | Cameo | [179] |
2018 | Vishwaroopam II | Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri | [180] | ||
Vishwaroop II | Hindi | [181] | |||
2022 | Vikram | Agent Arun Kumar Vikram | Tamil | [182] | |
2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Supreme Yaskin |
| [183] | |
Indian 2 | Senapathy "Indian"/ Chandrabose "Chandru" / Veerasekaran Balram | Tamil | [184] | ||
2025 | Thug Life | Rangaraya Sakthivel "Sakthi" Nayakar | [185] | ||
TBA | Indian 3 † | Senapathy "Indian"/ Chandrabose "Chandru" / Veerasekaran Balram | Post-production | [186] | |
Year | Title | Language | Credited as | Notes | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director | Producer | Writer | ||||
1980 | Guru | Tamil | ![]() | Credited along with his brothers as "Hasan Brothers" | ||
1981 | Meendum Kokila | |||||
Raja Paarvai | ![]() | |||||
Amavasya Chandrudu | Telugu | |||||
1986 | Vikram | Tamil | ||||
1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | |||||
1988 | Sathya | |||||
1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | ![]() | ||||
Indrudu Chandrudu | Telugu | |||||
1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tamil | ||||
1991 | Gunaa | Wrote dialogues for the song "Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan" [187] | ||||
1992 | Thevar Magan | ![]() | ||||
1994 | Mahanadhi | |||||
Magalir Mattum | ![]() | |||||
1995 | Kuruthipunal | |||||
Drohi | Telugu | |||||
1997 | Chachi 420 | Hindi | ![]() | |||
1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | Tamil | ||||
2000 | Hey Ram | ![]() | ![]() | |||
Hey Ram | Hindi | |||||
2001 | Aalavandhan | Tamil | ||||
Abhay | Hindi | |||||
2002 | Panchatanthiram | Tamil | ||||
2003 | Anbe Sivam | |||||
Nala Damayanthi | ![]() | |||||
2004 | Virumaandi | ![]() | ||||
2005 | Mumbai Xpress | |||||
Mumbai Xpress | Hindi | |||||
2008 | Dasavathaaram | Tamil | ||||
2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | ![]() | ||||
Eenadu | Telugu | |||||
2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Tamil | Also lyricist for all songs | |||
2013 | Vishwaroopam | ![]() | ![]() | Also lyricist for two songs | ||
Vishwaroop | Hindi | |||||
2015 | Uttama Villain | Tamil | Also lyricist for 5 songs | |||
Thoongaa Vanam | ||||||
Cheekati Rajyam | Telugu | |||||
2018 | Vishwaroopam II | Tamil | ![]() | |||
Vishwaroop II | Hindi | |||||
2019 | Kadaram Kondan | Tamil | [188] | |||
2022 | Vikram | |||||
2024 | Amaran | |||||
2025 | Thug Life | ![]() | co-produced with Mani Ratnam, R. Mahendran and Siva Ananth, co-written with Mani Ratnam |
Year | Title | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1986 | Hare Radha Hare Krishna | Tamil | Released Tamil dubbed version |
1991 | Gunaa | ||
1995 | Paasavalai | Released Tamil dubbed version | |
1996 | Avvai Shanmughi | ||
1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | ||
2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | ||
Panchathantiram | |||
2005 | Rama Shama Bhama | Kannada | Remake of Sathi Leelavathi |
2021 | 83 | Tamil | Released Tamil dubbed version |
Year | Title | Language | Position | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1971 | Nootrukku Nooru | Tamil | Assistant director, Assistant choreographer | |
Sudarum Sooravaliyum | Voice artist; dubbed for Chandramohan | [190] | ||
Savaale Samali | Assistant choreographer | [189] | ||
Srimanthudu | Telugu | [189] | ||
Annai Velankanni | Tamil | Assistant director, Assistant choreographer | [49] [189] | |
1972 | Sange Muzhangu | Assistant choreographer | [191] | |
Naan Yen Pirandhen | Assistant choreographer (along with Puliyur saroja) | [191] | ||
Nrithasala | Malayalam | Assistant choreographer | ||
1973 | Kasi Yathirai | Tamil | ||
Suryagandhi | ||||
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren | Assistant director | [194] | ||
1974 | Manyasree Viswamithran | Malayalam | Choreographer | [195] |
Vellikizhamai Viratham | Tamil | Assistant choreographer | [196] | |
Naan Avanillai | ||||
Panathukkaga | [197] | |||
Aaina | Hindi | |||
1975 | Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | Tamil | Choreographer (The song "Yezhuthatha Paadal") | [198] |
1976 | Unarchigal | Assistant director | ||
1977 | Avargal | Choreographer | [199] | |
1982 | Simla Special | [199] | ||
Sanam Teri Kasam | Hindi | [199] | ||
1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | Tamil | [199] | |
1988 | Rambo III | English | Assistant Make-up artist (worked under Michael Westmore) | [200] |
1996 | Star Trek: First Contact | Assistant Make-up artist (worked under Michael Westmore) | [201] | |
2000 | Hey Ram | Tamil | Choreographer | |
2004 | Virumaandi | Choreographer Co-Editor | [202] | |
2006 | Aran | Narrator for Tamil dubbed version | [203] | |
2011 | Pazhassi Raja | [204] | ||
2015 | Uttama Villain | Choreographer | [205] | |
Thoongaa Vanam | Make-up artist | [206] | ||
2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Narrator for Tamil dubbed version [s] | [207] | |
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Narrator | ||
2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | |||
Leo | Voice-over | [208] | ||
2024 | Manorathangal | Malayalam | Narrator | |
Title | Year | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pattimandram | 2014 | Jaya TV | Tamil | Debate Title Ulaganayakanin Uyarvukku Karanam
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2018 | Amoli | Tamil | Narrator | Jasmine Kaur Roy, Avinash Roy | 2019 National Award Winner – Best Investigative Film | [215] [216] [217] |
Kamal sir is not just one of the greatest actors of all time, but also one of the greatest minds.
Indian superstar Kamal Haasan turned 68 today. He is considered as one of the greatest actors of all time.
Kamal Haasan is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time.
On meeting Kamal Haasan: He is, without a doubt one of the greatest actors we have in Indian cinema as well as the world.
Kamal Haasan, one of the greatest actors India has ever produced, is unique in many ways. He has usually gone beyond just enacting a role to completely immersing himself in it.
Being the most versatile actor, filmmaker and social activist, Haasan has reenvisioned the landscape of the Tamil cinema industry and beyond.
Kamal Haasan has been associated with show business since he was a child and has proved his mettle as one of the most versatile and successful actors of all time.
One of the most versatile actors of all time, Kamal Haasan turns 64 today!
universal star Kamal Haasan is one of the most versatile actors we had seen on big screen
The versatile actor in the industry who amazes everyone with his acting
In his career spanning more than six decades, the versatile cinematic magician has done everything that is related to Cinema. Kamal Haasan took Indian Cinema forward with his vision and finesse. He pioneered many techniques in the industry. He introduced many first of its kind technologies to the Indian industry.
Kamal Haasan, also referred to as the 'Ulaganayagan' (the world's actor), is known for introducing interesting technologies to the Indian cinema.
He has also brought many new techniques with his films, and been a lesson for many.
Kamal can do stunts, sing, dance, fight and romance. He's incredible.
Haasan is not only an amazing actor but a great human being who knows everything about world-class cinema.
The international filmmaker says Kamal is like a cinema encyclopedia.
He also called Kamal Haasan an 'encyclopedia', and said that the Ulaganayagan is a university by himself.
Amitabh, who was on a video call told him, "Stop being so modest, Kamal, you are much, much greater than all of us.
I find Haasan greater than Dustin Hoffman and De Niro put together. He's a technician par excellence. That kind of knowledge and control every actor should strive to get.
He called Haasan the bible and encyclopedia of Indian cinema.
Kamal sir is an actor par excellence. He is the global star with unparalleled talent.
Haasan's exceptional command over every aspect of filmmaking as a writer, singer, director, producer, and actor is truly inspiring. He is a true master of the craft.
Describing Kamal Haasan as an "encyclopedia" of knowledge, Jaideep praised his co-actor's depth of research and understanding of various aspects of filmmaking.
Mr Haasan has an immense knowledge on history, science and philosophy. He is a walking encyclopedia.
If there's one Indian actor who is a one-man industry in himself, it's Kamal Haasan who has always taken the road less travelled. A polymath in the truest sense, Kamal has made sure he goes beyond the realms of acting — he's a dancer, singer, director, producer, lyricist, technician and make-up artist too!
Kamal Haasan is a multi-faceted personality who is a master of many aspects of filmmaking. In his almost seven-decade-long career, the actor has managed to learn every aspect of filmmaking.
Kamal Haasan completed 65 years in Tamil cinema on August 12. Of the 230 plus films that he has been a part of, Kamal Haasan has seen many technological advancements.
Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, who has acted in more than 230 films in different Indian languages, completed 64 years in cinema today as he had made his debut as a child artist in 1959 in 'Kalathoor Kannamma' which released on 12 August 1959.
Kamal had won the best child actor National Award for his performance in his debut film.
Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.
Kamal Haasan enjoys the rare feat of the highest number of films featuring him being sent to Oscars from India.
Because his 58-year-long association with the industry as actor, screenwriter, director and producer enables him today to experiment and innovate with remarkable ease.
Best Investigative Film: Amoli