8 films that made Kamal Haasan great

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Kamal Haasan’s cinematic magic   

Parthasarathy Srinivasan, aka Kamal Haasan, is one of the greatest Indian actors who carved a niche in the film industry with his fine acting chops. Here are some of his best films:   

Moondram Pirai 

Kamal Haasan’s stunning performance as a morally upright schoolteacher will win your heart in this romance drama. He also starred in the Hindi remake of this film Sadma, alongside Sridevi.

Unnaipol Oruvan  

A remake of the Hindi thriller ‘A Wednesday,’ this gritty actioner revolves around an intense confrontation between a police officer and an anonymous caller (played by Kamal Haasan).  

Swathi Muthyam 

By portraying the transformative power of cherished memories and the importance of embracing new adventures, the film encourages viewers to find solace and meaning in the

Nayakan

Mani Ratnam’s epic crime drama film features Kamal Haasan as Velu Naicker, who transitions from a poor slum dweller to a mafia don. 

Michael Madana Kamarajan  

Kamal Haasan showcases his impeccable acting craft by portraying four different quadruplets: Michael, Madanagopal, Kameshwaran and Subramaniam Raju.   

Mahanadi

Kamal Haasan delivers an impressive performance essaying the role of a simple widower Krishnaswam, who is stuck in the quick rich scheme of a con artist.   

Chachi 420

Smart, witty and hilarious – Kamal Haasan amuses viewers with his likeable personality in the dual roles of Jai Prakash Paswan and Laxmi Godbole in this Hindi comedy film.  

Sagara Sangamam   

This National Award-winning Telugu dance film portrays Kamal Haasan as an honest, talented and passionate classical dancer.