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Kamal Haasan

Indian Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Playback Singer, Politician and Lyricist

Quick Stats about Kamal Haasan

  • Net Worth

    $50M

  • Age

    71 years

  • Height

    170 cm

  • From

    India

Kamal Haasan is a legendary Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter, social activist and politician who has made a significant contribution to the Indian film industry.

He is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and has won numerous accolades for his work.

Quick Profile

Key highlights — personal details, origin and family.

  • Full Name

    Parthasarathy Srinivasan

  • Nickname

    Universal Hero

  • Also Known As

    Alwarpettai Andavar

  • Profession(s)

    Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Playback Singer, Politician and Lyricist

  • Industry

    Bollywood

  • Gender

    Male

  • Age (as of today)

    71 years

  • Exact Age (as of today)

    71 Years, 9 Months, 21 Days

  • Born on (Date of Birth)

    November 7, 1954 (Sunday)

  • Birthplace

    Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Zodiac Sign

    Scorpio ♏️

  • Religion

    Hinduism

  • Languages Known

    English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

  • Hobbies & Interests

    Reading, Writing, Singing, Dancing

Interesting Facts About Kamal Haasan

Lesser-known trivia and quick facts for fans.
  • Haasan started acting at the age of four and won the Best Actor President’s Medal for his role in “Kalathur Kannamma”.
  • He is an actor, director, scriptwriter, producer, playback singer, and lyricist.Haasan speaks many languages like Tamil, English, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, and French.
  • He is the only Indian actor who has appeared in films in six languages: Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali.
  • Haasan has the highest number of films (7) submitted to the Oscars from India under the Best Foreign Language Film category.
  • He was the highest-paid star from 1988 to 1998 and was the first Indian actor to be paid INR 1 crore for a single film.

Early Life and Upbringing

Hometown, childhood, education, and early influences.

Born on November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India, Haasan was introduced to the world of cinema at a tender age of four. His father, D. Srinivasan, was a lawyer, and his mother, Rajalakshmi Srinivasan, a homemaker.

Haasan’s early education took place at Sir M.Ct.Muthiah Chettiar Boys Higher Secondary School and Hindu Higher Secondary School in Chennai.

  • Hometown

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Address

    Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Country

    India IN flag

  • Nationality

    Indian

  • Education Qualification

    High School Dropout

  • College

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

  • School

    Hindu Higher Secondary School, Chennai

Family Background

Family background, relationship status, and past links.

Kamal Haasan has been married twice. His first marriage was to dancer Vani Ganapathy in 1978, but the couple divorced in 1988. He then married actress Sarika Thakur in 1988, but they separated in 2002.

Kamal Haasan has two daughters, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan, from his second marriage.

  • Marital Status

    Divorced

  • Significant Relationships

    Srividya

  • Affairs (rumored)

    Gautami Tadimalla

  • Spouse

    • Vani Ganapathy (1978-1988),
    • Sarika Thakur (1988-2004)

  • Children

    2

  • Daughter

  • Mother

    Rajalakshmi Srinivasan

  • Father

    D. Srinivasan

  • Siblings

    • Chandrahasan and Charuhasan,
    • Nalini Raghu

Rise to Stardom: How Kamal Haasan Became a Recognized Actor

Breakthrough moments, early breaks, and growth in popularity.

Haasan’s acting journey began with the Tamil film “Kalathur Kannamma” in 1960, where he won the President’s Gold Medal for his performance as a child artist.

His breakthrough as a lead actor came with the 1975 Tamil film “Apoorva Raagangal”, directed by K. Balachander. Since then, Haasan has acted in over 230 films in various languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali.

Controversies Involving Kamal Haasan

Verified incidents, clarifications, and public statements.
  • His film “Thevar Magan” faced criticism for equating violence with the Thevar community.“
  • Hey Ram” faced protests from political parties for allegedly portraying Mahatma Gandhi negatively.
  • The title of his film “Virumandi” was changed from “Sandiyar” after a political party claimed that the original title could incite caste-related violence.
  • A song in “Manmadan Ambu” was removed after right-wing groups claimed it was obscene.
  • His film “Viswaroopam” faced opposition from various groups, leading to threats against Haasan.

Net Worth of Kamal Haasan: Income Sources & Assets

Estimated earnings, brand deals, and major assets (with sources where available). 

  • Net Worth (approx. in 2026)

  • Per Movie Fees (approx.)

  • Business Ventures

    Raaj Kamal Films International, Kamal Haasan Welfare Association

  • Investments

    Real Estate, Stocks, Mutual Funds

  • Real Estate Holdings

    Bungalow in Alwarpet, Chennai, Farmhouse in Kelambakkam, Chennai, Properties in Mumbai and Hyderabad

  • Luxury Items/Properties Owned

    Rolex Watch, Harley Davidson Bike, Vintage Car Collection

  • Cars Collection

    Audi A8, Hummer H3, Range Rover, Toyota Corolla, BMW 7 Series

Physical Appearance: Height, Weight, and Body Stats

Verified measurements, tattoos and body features.

  • Age (as of today)

    71 (71 Years, 9 Months, 21 Days)

  • Body Type

    Slim

  • Height

  • Weight

  • Bust / Chest

  • Waist

  • Biceps

  • Eye Colour

    Dark Brown

  • Hair Colour

    Black

  • Hairstyle

    Short and Spiky

  • Distinctive Features

    Sharp Nose, Expressive Eyes, Mole on the Left Cheek

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Filmography timeline, key roles, nominations, and wins.

Kamal Haasan has won numerous awards for his work in Indian cinema. He has won four National Film Awards, nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, four Nandi Awards, one Rashtrapati Award, two Filmfare Awards and 17 Filmfare Awards South.

He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016. He has also received the Prix Henri-Langlois French Award in 2016.

Top Movies of Kamal Haasan — (Ranked)

Editor’s picks — must-watch performances and where to stream.

  • Debut Film

    • Film: Kalathur Kannamma (1959, as a child artist)
    • Arangetram (1973)

  • Known For

    • Raja in Apoorva Raagangal (1975),
    • Srinivas in Moondram Pirai (1982),
    • Balakrishna in Sagara Sangamam (1983),
    • Velu Naicker in Nayakan (1987),
    • Appu and Raja in Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989),
    • Shaktivelu in Thevar Magan (1992),
    • Senapathy in Indian (1996),
    • Saketh Ram in Hey Ram (2000),
    • Nandu in Anbe Sivam (2003),
    • Virumaandi in Virumaandi (2004),
    • Raghavan in Vettaiyadu Vilayadu (2006),
    • Ten Roles in Dasavatharam (2008),
    • Vishwanath in Vishwaroopam (2013),
    • Vikram in Vikram (2022)

  • Recent Work

    Vikram (2022), Indian 2 (2022)

  • Upcoming Work

    Thalaivan Irukkindran (2023), Marudhanayagam (TBA)

  • Box Office Success (Hits)

    Nayakan (1987), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Thevar Magan (1992), Indian (1996), Dasavathaaram (2008), Vishwaroopam (2013)

  • Critical Acclaim Work

    Moondram Pirai (1982), Sagara Sangamam (1983), Pushpaka Vimana (1987), Hey Ram (2000), Anbe Sivam (2003), Virumaandi (2004)

  • Films/Songs List

    • Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
    • Nayagan (1987)
    • Indian (1996)
    • Hey Ram (2000)
    • Anbe Sivam (2003)
    • Vishwaroopam (2013)
    • Vikram (2022)

  • Awards & Achievements

    • Four National Film Awards,
    • Nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards,
    • Four Nandi Awards,
    • One Rashtrapati Award,
    • Two Filmfare Awards, Seventeen Filmfare Awards South,
    • Kalaimamani Award (1984),
    • Padma Shri (1990),
    • Padma Bhushan (2014),
    • Prix Henri-Langlois French Award (2016),
    • Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) (2016)

  • Brand Collaborations

    Pothys, Thumbs Up, Jeevan Blood Bank, GRT Jewellers, PETA India, Henko, Lloyd, Paragon

  • Philanthropy

    Children’s Cancer Relief Fund, Hridayaragam 2010, Tamil Nadu Flood Relief, Kerala Flood Relief, COVID-19 Relief

  • Professional Associations

    Makkal Neethi Miami (Political Party), Raaj Kamal Films International (Production Company), Kamal Haasan Welfare Association (Fan Club)

  • Training and Education

    Learned Bharatanatyam from T. K. Mahalingam Pillai, Learned Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam, Learned Acting from K. Balachander

  • Production Company

    Raaj Kamal Films International

  • Box Office Success (Hits)

    Nayakan (1987), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Thevar Magan (1992), Indian (1996), Dasavathaaram (2008), Vishwaroopam (2013)
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    Nayakan    YEAR
    1987    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Velu Naicker
  • 2.
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    Indian    YEAR
    1996    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Senapathy
  • 3.
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    Hey Ram    YEAR
    2000    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Saket Ram
  • 4.
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    Dasavathaaram    YEAR
    2008    CHARACTER PLAYED
    10 roles
  • 5.
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    Vishwaroopam    YEAR
    2013    CHARACTER PLAYED
    Vishwanathan

Debut Film: Kalathur Kannamma (1959)

The first major role that launched the journey.

Kalathur Kannamma (1959) Image / Poster

Kalathur Kannamma (1959) Video

Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Nayakan (1987)

Kamal Haasan gained widespread recognition through the project Nayakan (1987)

Nayakan (1987) Image / Poster

Nayakan (1987) Video

Favorites: Likes and Dislikes

Favorite actors, films, food, travel picks, and off-screen interests.

  • Favorite Actor

    Nagesh, Shivaji Ganesan, M.G. Ramachandran and Rajesh Khanna

  • Favorite Actress

    Sridevi and Sripriya

  • Favorite Film

    Bicycle Thief, Mughal-e-Azam, Sholay

  • Favorite Shows

    Breaking BadHouse of Cards

  • Favorite Music Bands

    Naushad, Ilaiyaraaja

  • Favorite Singer

    Asha Bhosle

  • Favorite Food

    Karimeen fish

  • Favorite Books

    Amma Vandhaal by Thi. Janakiraman, Marapasu by Thi. Janakiraman

  • Favorite Color

    Black

  • Favorite Cars

    Mercedes-Maybach S560

  • Favorite Sport

    Cricket

Kamal Haasan Photos

Candid photos, selfie and trending social posts.

Kamal Haasan Gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Fast answers to common questions about Kamal Haasan. See full bio sections below or submit a correction if something’s inaccurate.

How old is Kamal Haasan?

Kamal Haasan is 71 years old (born November 7, 1954).

What is Kamal Haasan's height?

Kamal Haasan is 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches) tall.

What is Kamal Haasan's net worth in 2026?

Kamal Haasan's net worth is estimated at $50 Million USD (₹425 Crore INR approx.) in 2026.

Who is Kamal Haasan's wife?

Kamal Haasan is married to Vani Ganapathy (1978-1988), Sarika Thakur (1988-2004).

Does Kamal Haasan have children?

Yes, Kamal Haasan has 2 children: Shruti Haasan‎, Akshara Haasan.

What is Kamal Haasan's zodiac sign?

Kamal Haasan's zodiac sign is Scorpio (born November 7).

Where does Kamal Haasan live?

Kamal Haasan lives at Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

What was Kamal Haasan's first movie or album?

Kamal Haasan's debut was Film: Kalathur Kannamma (1959, as a child artist) Arangetram (1973).

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India #82
Actor #85
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Last updated at: August 18, 2026

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This profile was researched by Rajesh Kumar using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.

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