Arpita Sarkar
The superstar celebrated his 70th birthday on November 7. Let's take a look at films by him that earned him the Ulaganayagan title.
The movie was nominated for Oscars for Best Foreign Language film. Directed by Kamal Haasan himself, the historical drama tells the story of Saketh Ram (Kamal Hassan), a disillusioned man who tries to kill Mohandas Gandhi (Iravathi Hershe).
This film was also nominated for the Oscars. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the crime drama made Kamal Haasan one of the leading actors of Indian cinema.
This Kamal Haasan movie was also nominated for the Oscars. Directed by P.C. Sreeram, the psychological thriller showcases Haasan's unique acting skills while the plot explores themes of memory, identity, and the blurring of reality and fiction.
Thenali is a remake of the American movie What About Bob? Kamal Haasan played the role of Thenali Soman and proved why he is one of a kind through his acting skills.
Kamal Haasan played 10 different roles in the film. It is about a bio-scientist who realizes that his research can be used as a bio-weapon.
Even though the film underperformed at the box office, Kamal Haasan was praised for his role as Nallasivam. He was a socialist, humanist, and more.
Kamal Haasan played the role of Virumaandi in the film. He is a death row convict who narrates the events that led to his imprisonment.