Kamal Haasan

Personal Details

Full Name

Kamal Haasan

Nicknames

Ulaganayagan, Kamal Sir, Universal Hero

Date of Birth

7 November 1954

Age

70

Birthplace

Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram Dist., Tamil Nadu, India

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Nationality

Indian

Religion

Atheist (born Hindu)

Profession

Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer, Playback Singer, Politician

Hobbies

Reading, Writing, Dancing, Singing, Technology, Social Work

Relationship Status

Divorced, single

Physical Appearance

Height

5 ft 7 in (170 cm)

Weight

75 kg (approx.)

Eye Color

Black

Hair Color

Black (currently grey/white)

Education

School

Sir M.Ct.Muthiah Chettiar Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai

College

Not Pursued (started acting early in life)

Qualification

School education

Family

Father

D. Srinivasan (Lawyer)

Mother

Rajalakshmi Srinivasan

Family

Biography :

Kamal Haasan is an acclaimed Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, and politician, renowned for his pioneering work in Tamil cinema as well as his versatility across Indian film industries. With a cinematic career spanning over six decades and more than 230 films, he has received numerous accolades for acting, production, and direction. Known as a ‘cinema encyclopedia’ for his mastery in all aspects of filmmaking, Kamal has introduced innovative technologies to Indian cinema and delivered critically and commercially successful films across multiple genres and languages. He is also active in politics as the founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam and continues to set benchmarks in world cinema.

Career Overview :

Debut Movie/TV Show

Kalathur Kannamma (1960, as child actor)

Famous Movies/TV Shows

Mahanadhi, Guna, Kuruthipunal, Panchathanthiram, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Uttama Villain, Papanasam, Sathi Leelavathi, Anbe Sivam, Vishwaroopam II, Bigg Boss Tamil (TV host)

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Early Life and Education :

Acting Career :

Awards & Achievements :

5 National Film Awards, 20 Filmfare Awards (across 5 languages), Padma Shri (1990), Padma Bhushan (2014), Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France, 2016), Kalaimamani, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Nandi Awards, Academy Invitee 2025

Personal Life and Interests :

Lesser known facts :

Net Worth & Income :

Net Worth

₹370 crore (approx. $45 million, 2025)

Charge Per Film

₹25–30 crore (approximate)

Brand Endorsements

Himself prefers social causes; has endorsed few brands in the past

Interesting Facts :

  • Kamal Haasan is the only Indian actor to win Filmfare Best Actor Awards in five different languages.
  • He introduced new cinematic technologies like makeup, sound, and storytelling to Indian cinema.
  • Haasan’s films have represented India at the Oscars more times than any other Indian actor’s.

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