Kamal Haasan is an all-time great in the film industry. Which part you may ask and I will say all India. He is an icon in his home state of Tamil Nadu. At the very top in the Telugu Industry. And well respected in the Hindi Industry. Mostly coz of his marriage of sorts to a middling Hindi actress. But that's another story.
Today I will list my fav Kamal Haasan movies. Believe me, it's not an easy task. He has given many duds over the years.
But that's his charm. He doesn't shy away from experimenting.
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978): It's a complex story of two guys in love with the same girl. And when I say complex, believe me. Those days people didnt shy making such movies esp. in the south and Marathi. Kamal Haasan and Rajnikant had roles - knotty roles - and gave their best. Then came the star system and never again did we again see such pics. This movie had an A certificate.
Guru (1980): A remake of the Hindi hit Jugnu. This went on to become a big blockbuster down south. They say Kamal Haasan hates this movie.
Aakali Rajyam (1980): A fantastic film about unemployment and all that. Set in Delhi. More of an entertainer than a preachy movie.
Maro Charitra (1978): One of the all-time great Telugu movies. It starred Sarita and Madhavi opp Kamal Haasan. But OMG the songs by MS Vishwanathan was the biggest attribute.
Tik Tik Tik (1981): A Bharti Raja movie that was a big flop but I just loved it. The story, it having 3 heroines and the songs. Loved it.
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985): Well, I saw the Hindi version Aakhri Rasta and liked it. But was zapped when I saw the Telugu dubbed version of the original. It was on a different level altogether. Especially the climax.
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986): This was a fun movie. Full timepass. Lovely songs by Ilayaraja.
Vikram (1986): Another spot-on entertainer. Written by a guy named Sujatha. Track him he's something.
Nayakan (1987): This movie needs no introduction suffice to say that the pale Hindi version was also much loved.
Pushpak (1987): This was one of my first black comedies. Not one spoken word in the whole movie. Watch out for Tinnu Anand in this and the one above.
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989): A double role of a young man and an old man. Of course, the older man was more interesting. This was an action comedy thriller and was a direct Telugu movie.
Guna (1991): This is a rare gem. Total flop in those days but is considered a cult classic now. Mind-bending plot, songs, locales make it a must-see.
Guru (1980): A remake of the Hindi hit Jugnu. This went on to become a big blockbuster down south. They say Kamal Haasan hates this movie.
Aakali Rajyam (1980): A fantastic film about unemployment and all that. Set in Delhi. More of an entertainer than a preachy movie.
Maro Charitra (1978): One of the all-time great Telugu movies. It starred Sarita and Madhavi opp Kamal Haasan. But OMG the songs by MS Vishwanathan was the biggest attribute.
Tik Tik Tik (1981): A Bharti Raja movie that was a big flop but I just loved it. The story, it having 3 heroines and the songs. Loved it.
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985): Well, I saw the Hindi version Aakhri Rasta and liked it. But was zapped when I saw the Telugu dubbed version of the original. It was on a different level altogether. Especially the climax.
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986): This was a fun movie. Full timepass. Lovely songs by Ilayaraja.
Vikram (1986): Another spot-on entertainer. Written by a guy named Sujatha. Track him he's something.
Nayakan (1987): This movie needs no introduction suffice to say that the pale Hindi version was also much loved.
Pushpak (1987): This was one of my first black comedies. Not one spoken word in the whole movie. Watch out for Tinnu Anand in this and the one above.
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989): A double role of a young man and an old man. Of course, the older man was more interesting. This was an action comedy thriller and was a direct Telugu movie.
Guna (1991): This is a rare gem. Total flop in those days but is considered a cult classic now. Mind-bending plot, songs, locales make it a must-see.
Sagarasangamam (1983): At a time when clean movies were a thing of the past comes this movie and sweeps us off our feet. Was a monster hit in Telugu. The fact that it's about classical dance makes it even more surprising.
Swathi Muthyam (1986): Another off-beat movie doing good at the box office. Thanks to the capable direction of K Vishwanath and exceptional music by Ilayraja.
Indian (1996 film): This Tamil movie was dubbed into many languages. It became a hit in all of those. Again a dual role. Young man old man combo. Full entertainment. With two Bollywood heroines.
Panchatanthiram (2002): An out-and-out comedy with well-liked themes.
Andamiyana Anubhavam (1979): I don't know much about the story but loved the songs. I was too young to focus on the story. It had two new actors Kamal Haasan and Rajnikant singing and dancing away to glory. Who won't like it.
Vasantha Kokila (1982): Remade as Sadma in Hindi. Why did they not just dub the original? For one it was a frame-to-frame remake. Second, it was a big flop in Hindi. But another offbeat hit with exceptional acting by Kamalhasan. And for the first time Sridevi has shown her acting chops with a terrific performance.
Vichitra Sohadurlu (1989): Another dub movie. Another double role. But no old man this time. A dwarf. Yes and by god. what a role it was. To date, i can't figure out how the hell did Kamal Haasan do that role. Again lots of comedy, action, songs. And features an actress I like Komal Mahuakar who went to Madras and changed her name to Rupini and became sort of a hit there.
Idi Katha Kadu (1979): A heavy movie with crying and all that. But has a song called Junior where Kamal Haasan and a puppet entertain Jayasudha. That's the part of the movie I remember.
What is your favourite Kamal Haasan movie?
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