Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, film director, film producer, politician and choreographer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He debuted as a child actor in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma, directed by A. Bhimsingh, which won him the President's Gold Medal Since then he has acted in over 230 films in Tamil and several other languages including Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Bengali.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema. After a few projects as a child artist he took a break to continue his education. He later concentrated on dance choreography and worked as an assistant choreographer. During this time, he made uncredited appearances in a few films which he worked on.

In 1973, Haasan landed his first adult role as Thiagu in the film Arangetram by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor. He continued to act in minor roles in several films such as Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) and Naan Avanillai (1974), most of which were directed by Balachander. His breakthrough as an independent lead actor came with the 1974 Malayalam film Kanyakumari.His work in it won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam). Following that, he starred in a series of films in both languages—Tamil and Malayalam. His breakthrough in Tamil cinema came with Balachander's Apoorva Raagangal (1975); the film earned him a second Filmfare Award, his first in Tamil.Between 1974 and 1978, he won six Filmfare Awards including four consecutive wins for the Best Actor (Tamil). Haasan turned producer for Raja Paarvai (1981), in which he played the lead role of a blind musician.The film was produced under the "Haasan Brothers" banner which was later renamed Raaj Kamal Films International.

Haasan debuted in Bollywood with Balachander's Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), which was a remake of his 1978 Telugu film Maro Charitra. His role as a school teacher who looks after an amnesic girl in Moondram Pirai (1982) won him several accolades, including the Best Actor honours at the National Film Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He then starred in the Panchu Arunachalam-written Sakalakala Vallavan, which expanded Kamal's popularity from classes to the masses. His role in Ramesh Sippy's Hindi film Saagar (1985), a triangular love story, was nominated in both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories at the 33rd Filmfare Awards.[Under Raaj Kamal Films International, he produced films such as: Vikram (1986), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Thevar Magan (1992) and Hey Ram (2000). As a producer he won a Filmfare Award and National Film Award for Apoorva Sagodharargal and Thevar Magan. Seven films featuring Kamal have been submitted by India to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, the most for any actor in India.[5] Haasan is considered one of the most versatile and popular actor in south indian cinema industry. In 2009, he became one of the few actors in India to have completed 50 years working in cinema. His work Vishwaroopam (2013), which he also produced and directed, won two awards at the 60th National Film Awards.He has starred in both blockbuster and art house films.

Filmography:

Year

Film

Role

Language

1960

Kalathur Kannamma

Selvam

Tamil

1962

Parthal Pasi Theerum

Babu & Kumar

Tamil

Paadha Kaanikkai

Ravi

Tamil

Kannum Karalum

Babu

Malayalam

1963

Vanambadi

Ravi

Tamil

Anandha Jodhi

Balu

Tamil

1970

Maanavan

Tamil

1971

Annai Velankanni

Jesus

Tamil

1972

Kurathi Magan

Tamil

1973

Arangetram

Thiagu

Tamil

Sollathaan Ninaikkiren

Kamal

Tamil

1974

Paruva Kaalam

Chandran

Tamil

Gumasthavin Magal

Mani

Tamil

Naan Avanillai

Appu

Tamil

Kanyakumari

Sankaran

Malayalam

Anbu Thangai

Buddha

Tamil

Vishnu Vijayam

Vishnu

Malayalam

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai

Prasad

Tamil

Panathukkaga

Kumar

Tamil

1975

Cinema Paithiyam

Natarajan

Tamil

Pattampoochi

Siva

Tamil

Aayirathil Oruthi

Kamal

Tamil

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

Ravi

Tamil

Melnaattu Marumagal

Raja

Tamil

Thangathile Vairam

Kumar

Tamil

Pattikkaattu Raja

Mahesh

Tamil

Njan Ninne Premikkunnu

Suresh

Malayalam

Maalai Sooda Vaa

Tamil

Apoorva Raagangal

Prasanna

Tamil

Thiruvonam

Prem Kumar

Malayalam

Mattoru Seetha

Malayalam

Raasaleela

Malayalam

Andharangam

Kaanthan

Tamil

1976

Agni Pushpam

Somu

Malayalam

Appooppan

Babumon

Malayalam

Samasya

Malayalam

Manmadha Leelai

Madhu

Tamil

Anthuleni Katha

Arun

Telugu

Swimming Pool

Malayalam

Aruthu

Malayalam

Satyam

Kumaran

Tamil

Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu

Ravi

Tamil

Unarchigal

Selvam

Tamil

Kuttavum Shikshayum

Malayalam

Kumaara Vijayam

Kumar

Tamil

Idhaya Malar

Mohan

Tamil

Ponni

Maran

Malayalam

Nee Ente Lahari

Malayalam

Moondru Mudichu

Balaji

Tamil

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

Ramesh

Tamil

Lalitha

Balu

Tamil

1977

Uyarndhavargal

Aarumugam

Tamil

Siva Thandavum

Malayalam

Aasheervaadam

Malayalam

Avargal

Janardhan (Johnny)

Tamil

Madhura Swapanam

Malayalam

Aaina

Prem Kapoor

Hindi

Sreedevi

Venugopal

Malayalam

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam

Raja

Tamil

Kabita

Gopal

Bengali

Ashtamangalyam

Malayalam

Nirakudam

Devan

Malayalam

Ormakal Marikkumo

Chandrasekharan

Malayalam

16 Vayathinile

Gopalakrishnan (Chappani)

Tamil

Aadu Puli Attam

Madan

Tamil

Aanandham Paramaanandham

Babu

Malayalam

Naam Pirandha Mann

Ranjith

Tamil

Kokila

Vijaykumar

Kannada

Satyavan Savithri

Sathyavan

Malayalam

Aadhya Paadam

Malayalam

1978

Madanolsavam

Raju

Malayalam

Kaathirunna Nimisham

Raju

Malayalam

Anumodhanam

Malayalam

Avalude Ravukal

Un­known

Malayalam

Nizhal Nijamagiradhu

Sanjeevi

Tamil

Aval Viswasthayayirunnu

Anto

Malayalam

Maro Charitra

Balu

Telugu

Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu

Prabhu

Tamil

Amara Prema

Raju

Telugu

Sattam En Kaiyil

Babu & Rathinam

Tamil

Padakuthira

Malayalam

Vayasu Pilichindi

Raja

Telugu

Vayanadan Thamban

Vayanadan Thamban

Malayalam

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

Un­known

Tamil

Sigappu Rojakkal

Dileep

Tamil

Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala

Velu

Tamil

Aval Appadithan

Arun

Tamil

Thappida Thala

Amrit Lal

Kannada

Thappu Thalangal

Amrit Lal

Tamil

Yaetta

Ramu

Malayalam

1979

Sommokadidi Sokokadidi

Rangadu & Shekar

Telugu

Sigappukkal Mookkuthi

Tamil

Neeya?

Kamal

Tamil

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

Alauddin

Malayalam

Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum

Alauddin

Tamil

Thaayillamal Naan Illai

Raja

Tamil

Ninaithale Inikkum

Chandru

Tamil

Andamaina Anubhavam

Chandru

Telugu

Idi Katha Kaadu

Janardhan

Telugu

Kalyanaraman

Raman & Kalyanam

Tamil

Nool Veli

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

Guppedu Manasu

Kamal Haasan

Telugu

Mangala Vaathiyam

Tamil

Neela Malargal

Chandran

Tamil

Azhiyatha Kolangal

Gowrishankar

Tamil

Pasi

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

1980

Ullasa Paravaigal

Ravi

Tamil

Natchathiram

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

Guru

Guru

Tamil

Telugu

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Rangan

Tamil

Maria, My Darling

Raghu

Kannada

Tamil

Saranam Ayyappa

Tamil

1981

Aakali Rajyam

J. Ranga Rao

Telugu

Meendum Kokila

Manian

Tamil

Prema Pitchi

Ravi

Telugu

Ram Lakshman

Ram

Tamil

Raja Paarvai

Raghu

Tamil

Thillu Mullu

Charu Haasan

Tamil

Kadal Meengal

Selvanayagam & Rajan

Tamil

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Vasu

Hindi

Savaal

P. P. Raja

Tamil

Sankarlal

Dharmalingam & Mohan

Tamil

Amavasya Chandrudu

Raghu

Telugu

Tik Tik Tik

Dilip

Tamil

Ellam Inba Mayyam

Velu

Tamil

1982

Vazhvey Maayam

Raja

Tamil

Andagaadu

Dharmalingam & Mohan

Telugu

Anthiveyilile Ponnu

Malayalam

Neethi Devan Mayakkam

Military officer

Tamil

Moondram Pirai

Srinivasan (Seenu)

Tamil

Maattuvin Chattangale

Un­known

Malayalam

Simla Special

Gopu

Tamil

Sanam Teri Kasam

Sunil Sharma

Hindi

Sakalakala Vallavan

Velu

Tamil

Ezham Rathri

Malayalam

Rani Theni

Miller

Tamil

Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya

Ratan Chander & Ajay Saxena

Hindi

Pagadai Panirendu

Anand

Tamil

Agni Sakshi

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

1983

Zara Si Zindagi

Rakesh Kumar Shastri

Hindi

Uruvangal Maralam

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

Sattam

Inspector Raja

Tamil

Sagara Sangamam

Balakrishna

Telugu

Sadma

Somu

Hindi

Poikkal Kudhirai

Un­known

Tamil

Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu

Un­known

Kannada

Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey

Gopi & Vinoth

Tamil

1984

Yeh Desh

Mathur

Hindi

Ek Nai Paheli

Sandeep

Hindi

Yaadgar

Rajnath

Hindi

Raaj Tilak

Suraj

Hindi

Enakkul Oruvan

Madhan & Upendhra

Tamil

Karishmaa

Sunny

Hindi

1985

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

David & Inspector Shankar

Tamil

Kaakki Sattai

Murali

Tamil

Andha Oru Nimidam

Kumar

Tamil

Uyarndha Ullam

Anandh

Tamil

Saagar

Raja

Hindi

Geraftaar

Kishan Kumar Khanna

Hindi

Mangamma Sabatham

Ashok & Raja

Tamil

Japanil Kalyanaraman

Kalyanam & Raman

Tamil

Dekha Pyar Tumhara

Vishal

Hindi

1986

Swathi Muthyam

Sivaiah

Telugu

Naanum Oru Thozhilali

Bharath

Tamil

Vikram

Vikram

Tamil

Manakanakku

Film director

Tamil

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu

Krishna

Telugu

Punnagai Mannan

Sethu & Chaplin Chellappa

Tamil

1987

Kadhal Parisu

Mohan

Tamil

Vrutham

Balu

Malayalam

Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

Per Sollum Pillai

Ramu

Tamil

Nayakan

Sakthivelu (Velu Naicker)

Tamil

Pushpaka Vimana

Unemployed graduate

Silent

1988

Sathya

Sathyamurthy

Tamil

Daisy

James

Malayalam

Soora Samhaaram

Pandiyan

Tamil

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Udhayamoorthy

Tamil

1989

Apoorva Sagodharargal

Sethupathi, Appukutty, Rajadurai

Tamil

Chanakyan

Johnson

Malayalam

Vetri Vizha

Vetrivel

Tamil

Indrudu Chandrudu

G. K. Rayudu, Chandru

Telugu

1990

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, Raju

Tamil

1991

Gunaa

Gunasekharan

Tamil

1992

Singaravelan

Singaravelan

Tamil

Thevar Magan

Shakthivel

Tamil

1993

Maharasan

Vadivelu

Tamil

Kalaignan

Indrajith

Tamil

1994

Mahanadhi

Krishnaswamy

Tamil

Magalir Mattum

Tamil

Nammavar

Selvam

Tamil

1995

Sathi Leelavathi

Shakthivel

Tamil

Subha Sankalpam

Dasu

Telugu

Kuruthipunal

Adhi Narayanan

Tamil

Drohi

Adhi Narayanan

Telugu

1996

Indian

Senapathy, Chandrabose

Tamil

Avvai Shanmughi

Pandian (Avvai Shanmughi)

Tamil

1997

Chachi 420

Jaiprakash Paswan (Lakshmi Godbhole)

Hindi

1998

Kaathala Kaathala

Ramalingam

Tamil

2000

Hey Ram

Saket Ram

Tamil

Hey Ram

Saket Ram

Hindi

Thenali

Thenali Soman

Tamil

2001

Aalavandhan

Vijay Kumar, Nandha Kumar

Tamil

Abhay

Vijay Kumar, Abhay

Hindi

Paarthale Paravasam

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

2002

Pammal K. Sambandam

Pammal Kalyana Sambandham

Tamil

Panchatanthiram

Ramachandramurthy

Tamil

2003

Anbe Sivam

Nallasivam

Tamil

Nala Damayanthi

Kamal Haasan

Tamil

2004

Virumaandi

Virumaandi

Tamil

Vasool Raja MBBS

Rajaraman

Tamil

2005

Mumbai Xpress

Avinasi

Tamil

Mumbai Xpress

Avinash

Hindi

Rama Shama Bhama

Dr. Shyam Sajjan

Kannada

2006

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

DCP Raghavan

Tamil

2008

Dasavathaaram

Govindarajan Ramaswamy,
Rangarajan Nambi,
Christian Fletcher,
Balram Naidu,
Krishnaveni,
Vincent Poovaragan,
Khalifulla Khan,
Avatar Singh,
Shinghen Narahashi,
George W. Bush

Tamil

2009

Unnaipol Oruvan

"Common man"

Tamil

Eenadu

"Common man"

Telugu

2010

Four Friends

Kamal Haasan

Malayalam

Manmadan Ambu

Raja Mannar

Tamil

2013

Vishwaroopam

Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri

Tamil

Vishwaroop

Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri

Hindi

2015

Uttama Villain

Manoranjan

Tamil

Papanasam

Suyambulingam

Tamil

Thoongaa Vanam

C. K. Diwakar

Tamil

Cheekati Rajyam

C. K. Diwakar

Telugu

2016

Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum

Swami

Tamil

2018

Vishwaroopam II

Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri

Tamil

Vishwaroop II

Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri

Hindi

TBA

Vikram

Vikram

Tamil

TBA

Indian 2

Senapathy

Tamil

 

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