List of awards and nominations received by Kamal Haasan
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Kamal Haasan[a] (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who works primarily in Tamil cinema, and currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu.[3]
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Overview
Haasan has won numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards,[b] twenty-one Filmfare Awards,[c] eleven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards,[d] and five Nandi Awards.[e] 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) by the Government of France in 2016.[5]
Haasan started his career at the age of 5 in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma,[6] which earned him the National Award for Best Child Artist.[f] 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 21 Filmfare Awards in total, the most for any actor.[7] He holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, with a total of 18 wins – eleven in Tamil, three in Telugu, two in Malayalam, one in Hindi, and one in Kannada.[g] He has been nominated for 64 Filmfare Awards, the most for any actor.[h] He also holds the record for the most Filmfare Award nominations for acting, with 50 nominations. He is the only actor who has won Filmfare Awards across five different languages. He won his 18th Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Vikram (2022).[i] Besides several acting awards for his acclaimed performances,[j] he has won many other cinematic awards for producing, directing, screenwriting, singing, lyric writing, choreographing and dancing.[k] 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 – Saagar (1985), Swathi Muthyam (1986), Nayakan (1987), Thevar Magan (1992), Kuruthipunal (1995), Indian (1996), and Hey Ram (2000) which he directed.[10] He has won many awards at various international film festivals,[l] including the inaugural Best Asian Film Award for his directorial feature Virumaandi (2004) at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, South Korea.[m] Uttama Villain (2015) won six awards, including four for Haasan – Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Screenplay and Best Song at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, United States. His production company Raaj Kamal Films International has produced many of his films, including Thevar Magan (1992) for which he won the National Award for Best Tamil Film as a producer. He won his 21st Filmfare Award for producing Amaran (2024), which was also nominated for the prestigious Golden Peacock Award.
He was honoured with the French honour, Henri Langlois Prize in 2016 and Paidipati Jairaj Award in 2026, for his outstanding contributions to international cinema and Indian cinema respectively.[12] He received the first Golden Beaver Award at the 2025 Indian Film Festival of Alberta, Canada, for "transforming cinema — bridging cultures, breaking barriers, and inspiring audiences worldwide." He was awarded the "Original Pan-India Superstar" Special Award at the 2022 South Indian International Movie Awards.[13] Nayakan (1987) was chosen as one of the 100 greatest films of all time by the American magazine TIME.[14]
"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 one of the 50 most powerful Indians by India Today in 2017.[16] He has been 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.[17]
Government Honours
Kamal Haasan has been conferred with the following civilian orders:[18]
- The Padma Shri (transl. Lotus Honour) by the Government of India in 1990.[19][20]
- The Padma Bhushan (transl. Lotus Decoration) by the President of India in 2014.[21][22]
- The Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (transl. The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the Government of France in 2016.[23]
Kamal Haasan has also been honoured by State governments of India.
- In 1978, the Government of Tamil Nadu honoured Haasan with the Kalaimamani (transl. Jewel of Arts), for his excellent service to the development of arts.[24]
- In 2010, Haasan was honoured by the Chief Minister of Kerala, V. S. Achuthanandan, for his 50 years in Indian cinema, during the inauguration of Onam celebrations organised by the Government of Kerala.[25][26]
- In 2011, Haasan was honoured by the Income Tax Department for being "a shining example of good citizenship by paying his taxes on a regular basis," and was presented a certificate by the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Surjit Singh Barnala.[27][28]
Movie Awards
National Film Awards
Established in 1954, the National Awards are the most prominent awards for films in India. They are awarded by the President of India each year for the films of the preceding year.[29] Kamal Haasan has won five National Awards, including four for acting, and one as a producer.
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kalathur Kannamma | Best Child Artist | Won | [n] [31] |
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai | Best Actor | Won | [32] |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Best Actor | Won | [33] |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Best Tamil Film | Won | [31] |
| 1996 | Indian | Best Actor | Won | [34] |
Filmfare Awards
Kamal Haasan has won 21 Filmfare Awards in total, the most for any actor –– category-wise: 18 for Best Actor, 2 for Best Film, and 1 for Best Story; language-wise: 13 in Tamil, 3 in Telugu, 2 in Malayalam, 2 in Hindi, and 1 in Kannada.[35]
He holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, with a total of 18 wins –– 11 in Tamil, 3 in Telugu, 2 in Malayalam, 1 in Hindi, and 1 in Kannada.[o]
He has been nominated for 64 Filmfare Awards, the most for any actor –– category-wise: 49 for Best Actor, 10 for Best Film, 2 for Best Director, 1 for Best Playback Singer, 1 for Best Story, 1 for Best Supporting Actor; language-wise: 48 in Tamil, 7 in Telugu, 6 in Hindi, 2 in Malayalam, 1 in Kannada.
He also holds the record for the most Filmfare Award nominations for acting, with 50 nominations –– category-wise: 49 for Best Actor, 1 for Best Supporting Actor; language-wise: 35 in Tamil, 7 in Telugu, 5 in Hindi, 2 in Malayalam, 1 in Kannada.
Haasan is the only actor who has won Filmfare Awards across five different languages.[36][37]
He holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Tamil, with a total of 11 wins.
He also holds the record for the most Filmfare Award nominations for Best Actor – Tamil, with 35 nominations.
He holds the record for the most consecutive wins of the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, with 4 wins from 1975 to 1978.
He also holds the record for the most consecutive Filmfare Award nominations for Best Actor – Tamil, with 12 nominations from 1985 to 1996.
He remains the youngest nominee and winner of the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam, winning at the age of 20.
He also remains the youngest nominee and winner of the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, winning at the age of 21.
Though Haasan wrote a letter to the organisation asking them to not give him any more awards after his win for Hey Ram (2000),[38] he won his 18th Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Vikram (2022),[39] and his 21st Filmfare Award overall for Amaran (2024) as a producer.
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Kanyakumari | Best Actor - Malayalam | Won | [40] |
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [41] |
| 1976 | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [41] |
| 1977 | Avargal | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [42] |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| 1978 | Maro Charitra | Best Actor - Telugu | Nominated | [37] |
| 1978 | Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [42] |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| 1978 | Eeta | Best Actor - Malayalam | Won | [37] |
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1981 | Aakali Rajyam | Best Actor - Telugu | Won | [37] |
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [40] |
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Best Actor - Hindi | Nominated | [43] |
| 1982 | Vaazhvey Maayam | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Best Actor - Telugu | Won | [37] |
| 1983 | Sadma | Best Actor - Hindi | Nominated | [44] |
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Saagar | Best Actor - Hindi | Won | [45] |
| Best Supporting Actor - Hindi | Nominated | [46] | ||
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | Best Actor - Telugu | Nominated | [37] |
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1987 | Pushpaka Vimana | Best Actor - Kannada | Won | [47] |
| 1988 | Sathyaa | Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| Best Film - Tamil | Won | [37] | ||
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu | Best Actor - Telugu | Won | [37] |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1991 | Gunaa | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [48] |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [37] |
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| 1993 | Kalaignan | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1994 | Mahanadhi | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Best Actor - Telugu | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [37] |
| 1996 | Indian | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [37] |
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Virasat | Best Story - Hindi | Won | [49] |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Best Actor - Hindi | Nominated | [50] |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [37] |
| Best Director - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| 2001 | Aalavandhan | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [51] |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [52] |
| 2009 | Eenadu | Best Actor - Telugu | Nominated | [53] |
| 2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [54] |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [55] |
| Best Director - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Papanasam | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | [56] |
| 2022 | Vikram | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| Best Playback Singer - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Amaran | Best Film - Tamil | Won |
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Awards for Tamil films, awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Haasan holds the record for the most Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, with a total of 11 wins. He also holds the record for the most Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Actor, with a total of 8 wins.
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Best Actor | Won | [57] |
| 1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Best Actor | Won | [57] |
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai | Best Actor | Won | [57] |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Best Actor | Won | [57] |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Best Actor | Won | [57] |
| Best Feature Film (Second Prize) | Won | [57] | ||
| 1996 | Indian | Best Actor | Won | [57][58] |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Best Actor | Won | [59] |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Best Actor | Won | [60] |
| 1989 | MGR Award for Contributions to the development of Tamil cinema | Won | ||
| 1999 | Sivaji Ganesan Award for Contributions to the development of Tamil cinema | Won | ||
Nandi Awards
Awards for Telugu films, awarded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[61]
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Best Actor | Won | [37] |
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | Best Actor | Won | [37] |
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu | Best Actor | Won | [37] |
| 2014 | NTR National Award for Lifetime achievements and contributions to Indian cinema | Won | ||
| 2026 | Paidipati Jairaj Award for Outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema | Won | [p] | |
South Indian International Movie Awards
Awards for South Indian films.
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Best Actor - Tamil | Nominated | |
| Best Director - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Vikram | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| Best Film - Tamil | Nominated | |||
| Best Playback Singer - Tamil | Won | |||
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Best Actor in a Negative Role - Telugu | Won | |
| 2024 | Amaran | Best Film - Tamil | Won | |
| 2022 | Original Pan-India Superstar (Special Award) | Won | [62] | |
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Best Actor | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Won | |||
| 2022 | Vikram | Best Actor | Won | [63] |
| Best Crew | Won | |||
| 2024 | Meiyazhagan | Best Playback Singer | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Amaran | Best Movie | Nominated | |
| 2016 | S. S. Vasan Award (for Lifetime Achievements) | Won | [64][65] | |
Vijay Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Best Actor | Nominated | [66] |
| Best Comedian | Won | [67] | ||
| Best Dialogue Writer | Won | |||
| Best Story, Screenplay Writer | Won | [67] | ||
| Best Villain | Won | [67] | ||
| Favourite Hero | Won | [67] | ||
| 2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Favourite Hero | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Favourite Hero | Nominated | [67] |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Best Actor | Won | [67] |
| Best Director | Nominated | |||
| Best Playback Singer | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Director | Won | [67] | ||
| Favourite Film | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Hero | Nominated | |||
| 2006 | Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award (for Excellence in Cinema) | Won | [68] | |
Vijay Music Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Best Lyricist | Won | |
| Best Song sung by an Actor | Won |
Cinema Express Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | [69] |
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | Best Actor - Telugu | Won | |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| Best Film - Tamil | Won | |||
| 1989 | Chanakyan | Best Actor - Malayalam | Won | |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| 1991 | Gunaa | Best Actor - Tamil (Special Award) | Won | |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| Best Film - Tamil | Won | |||
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Best Film - Tamil | Won | |
| 1996 | Indian | Best Actor - Tamil | Won |
Zee Cine Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Best Actor | Nominated | [70] |
| Best Actor in a Comic Role | Won | [71] | ||
| 2020 | Pride of Indian Cinema (Special Award) | Won | [72] | |
Screen Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Virasat | Best Story | Won | [73][74] |
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Saagar | Best Supporting Actor - Hindi | Won | [75] |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Most Outstanding Work of the Year | Won | [76] |
Other Film Awards
V Shantaram Awards
Also called Rajkamal Academy of Cinematic Excellence National Awards.
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Best Actor - Tamil | Won | |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Best Actor | Nominated |
Behindwoods Gold Medals
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Legendary Performance | Won | [q] [77] |
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Best Song Choreographer | Won | |
| 2015 | K Balachander Gold Medal (for Excellence in Indian cinema) | Won | [78] | |
MGR-SIVAJI Academy Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | Papanasam | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | Thoongaa Vanam | Best Actor | Won | |
| Best Film | Won |
Southern India Cinematographers Association Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | ||
Film Fans' Association Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Best Actor | Won |
- In 2000, the Government of West Bengal felicitated Haasan for his film Hey Ram, which was also screened during a function organised by the West Bengal Sports Council at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata.[79][80]
- Haasan received a "tribute memento" from the Embassy of France in India, for shooting the film Manmadan Ambu (2010) in France.
Film Festival Awards
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Best Asian Film | Won |
The European jury of eminent filmmakers said, "Virumaandi successfully manages to combine social and political drama, romance, humour, musical and spectacular action in one story of epic proportions. All the more impressive is the fact that it has been written, produced and directed by one man who also plays the lead role. It is a film that should easily appeal to audiences from all over the world." Jan Doense, filmmaker and a member of the jury gave the Best Asian Film Award to Kamal Haasan and said, "Astounding", even as he appreciated the ethnicity of the film.[81]
Asia-Pacific Film Festival
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Best Actor | Won | |
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | Won |
International Film Festival Rotterdam
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Nayakan | Filmmaker Focus | Won | |
| 1987 | Pushpaka Vimana | Won | ||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Won | ||
| 1994 | Mahanadhi | Won | ||
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Won | ||
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Won |
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Best Actor | Won | [82] |
| Best Original Song | Won | |||
| Best Picture | Won | |||
| Best Produced Screenplay | Won |
Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vikram | Best Actor | Won | |
| Best Tamil Film | Won |
Jagran Film Festival
Special Jury Award for raising the bar of mainstream Indian cinema to International level.
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Special Jury Award | Won | [83] |
Chennai International Film Festival
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amaran | Best Tamil Film | Won |
International Film Festival of India
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amaran | Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film | Nominated |
Habitat Film Festival
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Filmmaker Retrospective | Won | [84] |
| 1983 | Sadma | Won | ||
| 1985 | Saagar | Won | ||
| 1987 | Nayakan | Won | ||
| 1991 | Gunaa | Won | ||
| 1996 | Indian | Won | ||
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Won | ||
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Won | ||
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Won | ||
| 2013 | Vishwaroop | Won |
Kamal Haasan Film Festival
The Directorate of Film Festivals organised a three-day "Kamal Haasan Film Festival" from 2 to 4 July 2010,[85] presided over by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India, Smt. Ambika Soni, and showcased seven of his best films, including Dasavathaaram (2008) in which he played ten distinct roles.[86]
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Filmmaker Retrospective | Won | |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Won | ||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Won | ||
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Won | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Won | ||
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Won | ||
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Won |
Other Honours
Haasan is distinguished for starring in the highest number of films submitted by India for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards, with seven films including Hey Ram (2000) which he directed:
- Saagar (1985)
- Swathi Muthyam (1986)
- Nayakan (1987)
- Thevar Magan (1992)
- Kuruthipunal (1995)
- Indian (1996)
- Hey Ram (2000)
- Haasan was conferred two Honorary Doctorates, one by Sathyabama University in 2005,[87] one by Centurion University in 2019.[88]
- 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.[89][90][91]
- Haasan 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.[92][93]
- Haasan was ranked the 2nd biggest and most famous Indian actor of all time by the British magazine Time Out in 2025.
- Haasan was awarded the Henri Langlois Prize in 2016, a French honour, for his contributions to international cinema.[94]
- 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.[95]
- Nayakan (1987) was chosen as one of the 100 greatest films of all time by the American magazine TIME.
- Anbe Sivam (2003) was selected as one of the 25 best Indian movies of the 21st century by The Hollywood Reporter India.
- Haasan 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."
- Haasan received the first Golden Beaver Award for "transforming cinema — bridging cultures, breaking barriers, and inspiring audiences worldwide" at the Indian Film Festival of Alberta, Canada (2025).[96]
- Nayakan (1987) was ranked the 45th best Bollywood movie by the British magazine Time Out.[97]
- Nayakan (1987) was ranked the 13th greatest Indian film by NDTV.[98]
- Haasan was one of 20 Indian cinematic icons, whose extraordinary achievements were acknowledged in the 24th edition of the Limca Book of Records (2013).[99]
- Haasan was the first Indian actor invited aboard an American ship, as a special friend of the United States in 2012.
- Haasan received the first A. T. Kovoor National Award for the Secular Artist in 2005, in acknowledgment of his humanist and philanthropic activities.[100]
- Nayakan (1987) was ranked the 82nd greatest film of all time by the American magazine The Moving Arts Film Journal.[101]
- Haasan was named as one of the 50 most powerful Indians by India Today magazine in 2017.[102]
- Haasan became the first South Indian actor to speak at the Harvard University, United States in 2016.
- Haasan was awarded the Mirchi Music Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music (2014).[103]
- Haasan was honoured with the Maestro Award for lifetime achievement by Whistling Woods International in 2014.[104]
- Haasan received the Living Legend Award from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry in 2007.[105][106]
- On October 16, 1997, Queen Elizabeth II publicly launched Haasan's unfinished historical film Marudhanayagam.
Seven films, starring Haasan, were selected as among the 100 greatest Indian films of all time by CNN-News18:[107]
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
- Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
- Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- Maro Charitra (1978)
- Nayakan (1987)
- Aval Appadithan (1978)
- 16 Vayathinile (1977)
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards are presented by Asianet, a Malayalam language television channel in the Indian state of Kerala. The award ceremony has been held annually since 1998.[108]
| Year | Artist | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kamal Haasan | Special Jury Award | Won | [109] |
| 2012 | Popular Tamil Actor | Won | ||
| 2013 | Won |
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
| Year | Film | Language | Category | Outcome | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Contribution For Film Industry | Tamil | Ruby Jubilee Award | Won | [32] |
IIFA Awards ( International Indian Film Academy Awards)
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema
| Year | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema | Won | [110] |
Soman Lifetime Achievement Award
Kamal Haasan was awarded the Soman Lifetime Achievement Award by the M. G. Soman Foundation for his cinema and philanthropic activities.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Soman Lifetime Achievement Award | M. G. Soman Foundation | Won | [111] |
Tamil Chamber of Commerce
On 2 August 2014, actor Kamal Haasan was presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by Chief guest Governor Dr. K. Rosaiah at a function organised by Tamil Chamber of Commerce as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lifetime Achievement Award | The Tamil Chamber of Commerce | Won | [112] |
Hindustan Times
Kamal Haasan was presented with Hall of Fame award by Hindustan Times at HT India's Most Stylish Awards 2013.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Hall of Fame | Hindustan Times | Won | [113] |
Puthiya Thalaimurai TV
Kamal Haasan was presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by Puthiya Thalaimurai TV at Puthiya Thalaimurai Tamizhan Award function in 2013.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Puthiya Thalaimurai TV | Won | [114] |
Outlook Social Media Awards
Kamal Haasan was presented with Man of the year 2018 by Outlook Social Media Groups.
Viswa Kala Bharathi Award
Kamal Haasan was presented with Viswa Kala Bharathi Excellence Dance in Tamil Cinama 2009 by Bharat Kalachar, Chennai.
Eenam Swaralaya Awards
Kamal Haasan was presented with Eenam Swaralaya Bharat Murali Award in 2016 by Eenam Swaralaya International Cultural Organization, Kerala.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Eenam Swaralaya Bharat Murali Award | Eenam Swaralaya International Cultural Organization | Won | [118] |
Galatta Nakshatra Awards
Kamal Haasan receives Game Changer of the Year 2018 award.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Game Changer of the Year | Galatta Tamil | Won | [119] |
Most Talented Hero Award (Since 1991 - 2005)
Kamal Haasan receives Most Talented Hero Award, India Today - Conducted Open Public Survey about Tamil Film Industries (1991-2005) at 2006 .
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-2005 | Most Talented Hero Award | India Today | Won | [120] |
BIG FM Tamil Entertainment Awards
Kamal Haasan was presented with Best Entertaining Bharatanatyam Dancer 2011 by BIG FM.
Contemporary Living Legend of Year 2007 Award
A Mumbai based UFO Digital Cinema Company has selected Kamal haasan for the Contemporary Living Legend of Year 2007 award.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Contemporary living legend of year | UFO Digital Cinema Company, Mumbai | Won | [122] |
Rashtrabhushan Award
Kamal Haasan was presented with Rashtrabhushan Award by FIE Foundation.
The FIE Foundation is a charity trust (NGO) established in 1970, belongs to 'Fie Group of Industries' Ichalkaranji, in Maharashtra State of India. The awards are generally selected form the following fields,- Engineering, Science & Technology, Humanities, Education, Agriculture, Music & Arts, Sports, Literature, Child Artist and Local talents. The highest award conferred is 'Rashtrabhushan Awards'. The awards are given every year in a grand ceremony held in Ichalkaranji in January/February at the hands of eminent dignitaries.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rastrabhushan Award | FIE Foundation | Won | [123] |
Rotary Club of Madras Award
Kamal Haasan was presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by Rotary Club of Madras.
Shifa Al Jazeera Excellence Award
Kamal Haasan was presented with Shifa Al Jazeera Excellence Award by Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group, Bahrain.
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Shifa Al Jazeera Excellence Award | Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group, Bahrain | Won | [126] |
India Retail Excellence Awards
Kamal Haasan was presented with RAI Award at India Retail Excellence Awards, 2019 by Retailers Association of India.
ATMA National Award (Tobacco Awareness)
Kamal Haasan was presented with ATMA Award by Amrita Hospitals & Medical Group, India.
Asian Television Award
Haasan was nominated in Best Entertainment Presenter / Host award at 2019 Asian Television Awards.
| Year | Show | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bigg Boss Tamil 2 | Best Host | Nominated | [131] |
Mumbai International Film Festival
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
Kamal Haasan was presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by NTFF (Norway Tamil Film Festival).
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7th Norway Tamil Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | [134] |
London Indian Film Festival
Kamal Haasan was presented with Lifetime Achievement Award at Liff (London Indian Film Festival) by BAGRI Foundation.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7th London Indian Film Festival | Outstanding Contribution in Indian Cinema Award | Won | [135] |
New York Festivals International Film & TV Awards
Mr. Haasan will receive an award on behalf of the Indian cinema presented by Chris Brown, Executive Vice President, Conventions & Business Operations for the National Association of Broadcasters. The ceremony is part of the New York Festivals International Film & TV awards.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | New York Festivals International Film & TV awards | Represent in Indian Cinema Award | Won | [136] |
- 2013 CNN-IBN survey on "100 years of Indian cinema" – 2nd position as India's Great Actors. (First-NTR 53 percentage, Second-Kamal 44 percentage)[137]
- Haasan was honoured in India House at London in UK-India Year of Culture 2017.[138][139]
- Haasan was honoured in Grand Marshal in 38th India Day Parade at Manhattan, New York in 2018.[140]
- The 67th Cannes Film Festival, which was held from 14 May 2014, comprised a showcase Indian cinema across linguistic, cultural and regional diversity, with the aim of forging international partnerships in the realms of distribution, production, filming in India, script development and technology, and promoting film sales and syndication", according to an official press note.
- 2003 – Actor Kamal Haasan had been selected as the 'Guest of Honour' for the 34th International Film Festival of India, 9 October, Delhi.[141]
- 2013 – He inaugurated the 6th Bengaluru International Film Festival of India in Karnataka.[142]
- 2013 – He inaugurated the 11th Chennai International Film Festival of India in Tamil Nadu.[143]
- 2013– He inaugurated the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).[144]
- 2013 – He inaugurated the 44th International Film Festival of India, Goa.[145]
- 2007– He inaugurated the 12th International Film Festival of Kerala.[146]
- 2016– He was invited 'Chief Guest Speaker' Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF), Philadelphia, 20th Edition of the Conference, 26 March 2016.[147]
- Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, in association with the All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC), had organised a three-day film workshop in November, 2015 for over 10,000 people working in the industry.[148]
- He is one of the board member of Censor Board of Film Certification.[149]
- Kamal Haasan, in association with the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras (IIT-M) presented a first-of-its-kind International Workshop and Seminar on Screenwriting in the IIT campus in Chennai from 29 May to 3 June 2009.[150]
See also
Notes
- 1. Best Actor in a Leading Role for Moondram Pirai (1982)
- 2. Best Actor in a Leading Role for Nayakan (1987)
- 3. Best Actor in a Leading Role for Indian (1996)
- 4. Best Tamil Feature Film for Thevar Magan (1992)
- 5. National Film Award for Best Child Artist for Kalathur Kannamma (1960) (The award for best acting was given out as a Rashtrapati Award (President's Gold Medal) until the 14th National Film Awards ceremony held in 1967, when the National Awards were called as the "State Awards for Films". They were renamed to the current National Film Awards from the 15th National Film Awards ceremony held in 1968.)[4]
- 1. Best Actor – Malayalam for Kanyakumari (1974)
- 2. Best Actor – Tamil for Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- 3. Best Actor – Tamil for Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
- 4. Best Actor – Tamil for 16 Vayathinile (1977)
- 5. Best Actor – Tamil for Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
- 6. Best Actor – Malayalam for Eeta (1978)
- 7. Best Actor – Telugu for Aakali Rajyam (1981)
- 8. Best Actor – Tamil for Raja Paarvai (1981)
- 9. Best Actor – Telugu for Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- 10. Best Actor – Hindi for Saagar (1985)
- 11. Best Actor – Kannada for Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
- 12. Best Actor – Telugu for Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
- 13. Best Actor – Tamil for Gunaa (1991)
- 14. Best Actor – Tamil for Thevar Magan (1992)
- 15. Best Actor – Tamil for Kuruthipunal (1995)
- 16. Best Actor – Tamil for Indian (1996)
- 17. Best Actor – Tamil for Hey Ram (2000)
- 18. Best Actor – Tamil for Vikram (2022)
- 19. Best Film – Tamil for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
- 20. Best Film – Tamil for Amaran (2024)
- 21. Best Story – Hindi for Virasat (1997)
- 1. Best Actor for 16 Vayathinile (1977)
- 2. Best Actor for Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
- 3. Best Actor for Moondram Pirai (1982)
- 4. Best Actor for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
- 5. Best Actor for Thevar Magan (1992)
- 6. Best Actor for Indian (1996)
- 7. Best Actor for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
- 8. Best Actor for Dasavathaaram (2008)
- 9. Best Feature Film (Second Prize) for Thevar Magan (1992)
- 10. MGR Award (1989) and
- 11. Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan Award (1999) for Contributions to the development of Tamil cinema
- 1. Best Actor for Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- 2. Best Actor for Swathi Muthyam (1986)
- 3. Best Actor for Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
- 4. NTR National Award (2014) for Lifetime achievements and contributions to Indian cinema
- 5. Paidipati Jairaj Award (2026) for Outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema (given as Telangana Gaddar Film Awards from 2025)
- The award for best acting was given out as a Rashtrapati Award (President's Gold Medal) until the 14th National Film Awards ceremony held in 1967, when the National Awards were called as the "State Awards for Films". They were renamed to the current National Film Awards from the 15th National Film Awards ceremony held in 1968.[4]
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil:
- 1. Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- 2. Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
- 3. 16 Vayathinile (1977)
- 4. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
- 5. Raja Paarvai (1981)
- 6. Gunaa (1991)
- 7. Thevar Magan (1992)
- 8. Kuruthipunal (1995)
- 9. Indian (1996)
- 10. Hey Ram (2000)
- 11. Vikram (2022)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu:
- 1. Aakali Rajyam (1981)
- 2. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- 3. Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam:
- 1. Kanyakumari (1974)
- 2. Eeta (1978)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Hindi:
- Saagar (1985)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada:
- Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
- 35 nominations for Best Actor – Tamil
- 10 nominations for Best Film – Tamil
- 2 nominations for Best Director – Tamil
- 1 nomination for Best Playback Singer– Tamil
- 7 nominations for Best Actor – Telugu
- 4 nominations for Best Actor – Hindi
- 1 nomination for Best Story – Hindi
- 1 nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Hindi
- 2 wins for Best Actor – Malayalam
- 1 win for Best Actor – Kannada
- Films for which Haasan won other acting awards (other than National Award and Filmfare Award):
- 1. For Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980), Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
- 2. For Swathi Muthyam (1986), Asia-Pacific Film Festival Award for Best Actor, Nandi Award for Best Actor
- 3. For Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
- 4. For Chanakyan (1989), Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Malayalam
- 5. For Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990), Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil
- 6. For Chachi 420 (1997), Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
- 7. For Pammal K. Sambandam (2002), V Shantaram Award for Best Actor – Tamil
- 8. For Anbe Sivam (2003), Southern India Cinematographers Association Award for Best Actor
- 9. For Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor, Film Fans' Association Award for Best Actor
- 10. For Dasavathaaram (2008), Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor, Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Actor, Vijay Awards for Best Comedian, Best Villain and Favourite Hero, Film Fans' Association Award for Best Actor
- 11. For Vishwaroopam (2013), Vijay Award for Best Actor, Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Legendary Performance as Actor
- 12. For Uttama Villain (2015), Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (LAIFF) Award for Best Actor, MGR-SIVAJI Academy Award for Best Actor
- 13. For Papanasam (2015), MGR-SIVAJI Academy Award for Best Actor
- 14. For Thoongaa Vanam (2015), MGR-SIVAJI Academy Award for Best Actor
- 15. For Kalki 2898 AD (2024), South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu
- Films for which Haasan won other cinematic awards (other than acting awards):
- 1. For Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil and Cinema Express Award for Best Film – Tamil
- 2. For Thevar Magan (1992), National Film Award for Best Tamil Feature Film, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Feature Film (Second Prize) and Cinema Express Award for Best Film – Tamil
- 3. For Kuruthipunal (1995), Cinema Express Award for Best Film – Tamil
- 4. For Virasat (1997), Filmfare Award for Best Story – Hindi and Screen Award for Best Story
- 5. For Hey Ram (2000), Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Most Outstanding Work of the Year
- 6. For Virumaandi (2004), Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) Best Asian Film Award
- 7. For Dasavathaaram (2008), Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Screenplay, Vijay Awards for Best Story, Screenplay Writer and Best Dialogue Writer
- 8. For Manmadan Ambu (2010), Vijay Music Awards for Best Lyricist and Best Song sung by an Actor (Song: Neela Vaanam)
- 9. For Vishwaroopam (2013), Vijay Award for Favourite Director, Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Legendary Performance as Director, Writer, Producer and Singer, Jagran Film Festival Special Jury Award for raising the bar of mainstream Indian cinema to International level
- 10. For Uttama Villain (2015), Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (LAIFF) Awards for Best Picture, Best Produced Screenplay and Best Original Song (Song: Iraniyan Naadagam), Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Song Choreographer
- 11. For Thoongaa Vanam (2015), MGR-SIVAJI Academy Award for Best Film
- 12. For Vikram (2022), South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) for Best Playback Singer (Male) – Tamil (Song: Pathala Pathala), Osaka Tamil International Film Festival Award for Best Tamil Film
- 13. For Amaran (2024), Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil, South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) for Best Film – Tamil, Chennai International Film Festival Award for Best Tamil Feature Film
- 14. Haasan has also received the Big FM Tamil Entertainment Award for Best Bharatanatyam Dancer
- Haasan's films that were screened at film festivals in countries other than India:
- 1. Sagara Sangamam (1983) – Asia-Pacific Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival
- 2. Swathi Muthyam (1986) – Asia-Pacific Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival
- 3. Nayakan (1987) – International Film Festival Rotterdam
- 4. Pushpaka Vimana (1987) – Cannes Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Shanghai International Film Festival
- 5. Thevar Magan (1992) – International Film Festival Rotterdam, Toronto International Film Festival
- 6. Mahanadhi (1994) – International Film Festival Rotterdam
- 7. Kuruthipunal (1995) – International Film Festival Rotterdam
- 8. Hey Ram (2000) – International Film Festival Rotterdam, Toronto International Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival
- 9. Aalavandhan (2001) – Fantastic Fest
- 10. Virumaandi (2004) – International Film Festival Rotterdam, Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan)
- 11. Vishwaroopam (2013) – India International Film Festival of Tampa Bay
- 12. Uttama Villain (2015) – Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (LAIFF)
- 13. Vikram (2022) – Busan International Film Festival, Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
- 14. Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – Busan International Film Festival
- The European jury of eminent filmmakers said, "Virumaandi successfully manages to combine social and political drama, romance, humour, musical and spectacular action in one story of epic proportions. All the more impressive is the fact that it has been written, produced and directed by one man who also plays the lead role. It is a film that should easily appeal to audiences from all over the world." Jan Doense, filmmaker and a member of the jury gave the award to Haasan and said, "Astounding", even as he appreciated the ethnicity of the film.[11]
- The award for best acting was given out as a Rashtrapati Award (President's Gold Medal) until the 14th National Film Awards ceremony held in 1967, when the National Awards were called as the "State Awards for Films". They were renamed to the current National Film Awards from the 15th National Film Awards ceremony held in 1968.[4][30]
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil:
- 1. Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- 2. Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
- 3. 16 Vayathinile (1977)
- 4. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
- 5. Raja Paarvai (1981)
- 6. Gunaa (1991)
- 7. Thevar Magan (1992)
- 8. Kuruthipunal (1995)
- 9. Indian (1996)
- 10. Hey Ram (2000)
- 11. Vikram (2022)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu:
- 1. Aakali Rajyam (1981)
- 2. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- 3. Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam:
- 1. Kanyakumari (1974)
- 2. Eeta (1978)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Hindi:
- Saagar (1985)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada:
- Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
- given as Telangana Gaddar Film Awards from 2025 by the Government of Telangana
- Legendary Performance as Actor, Director, Writer, Producer and Singer
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One of the greatest actors India has ever produced, Kamal Haasan is unique in many ways. He has usually gone beyond just enacting a role to completely immersing himself in it.
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