Kamal Haasan 69th birthday: From Chachi 420 to Sadma, 7 popular movies to watch on the legendary actor’s big day

Kamal Haasan is one of the most renowned, veteran, and versatile actors in the Indian film industry. Time and again, Kamal Haasan has delivered some of the most iconic movies and has left the audience mighty impressed with engaging movies. Today, Kamal Haasan marks his 69th birthday, and thousands of his fans and followers will celebrate it with sheer joy. On the occasion of his 69th birthday, take a look at some of the most iconic movies of Kamal Haasan.

7 MUST-WATCH movies of Kamal Haasan on his birthday

Sadma

Kamal Haasan starrer Sadma is one of the most iconic movies among others to watch on the actor’s 69th birthday. Kamal starred alongside legendary actress Sridevi and delivered a masterpiece. Released in 1983, Kamal Haasan in Sadma plays a very critical and sensitive role as Somu who rescues and looks after Reshmi (Sridevi). As Sadma unfolds, the captivating story takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions and will leave you teary-eyed by the end of it.

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Ek Duuje Ke Liye

In 1981, Kamal Haasan starred alongside Rati Agnihotri to give one of the most iconic tragic romantic movies of all time. Ek Duuje Ke Liye is a love story between a Tamil Man and a North Indian woman who face troubles while trying to stay with each other but go through tragedy as the movie unfolds.

Sathyaa

The Kamal Haasan starrer Sathyaa is a Tamil language gangster movie that also stars Amala, Rajesh, Janagaraj and Kitty among others. Sathyaa is a remake of Arjun, a movie which released in 1985. The Kamal Haasan starrer Sathyaa is a tale about an unemployed youth who cannot stand injustice in his community.

Chachi 420

Directed by Kamal Haasan, Chachi 420 stars himself with Tabu, Amrish Puri, Om Puri, and Paresh Rawal among others. Chachi 420 is an iconic comedy movie that tops the list of humorous films. 

Indian

Made in 1996, Indian is a craft that stars Kamal Haasan in the lead and is a vigilante action movie. Kamal Haasan plays a dual role opposite Manisha Koraila, Nedumudi Venu, Sukanya and Urmila Matondkar in the lead. Indian became the highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time and the first movie from the South to gross Rs.50 crores at the worldwide box office. 

Vishwaroopam

Kamal Haasan starrer Vishwaroopam released in 2013. It was co-written, directed and produced by Kamal Haasan himself. This project is an Indian action spy spectacle. It also stars Rahul Bose, Shekhar Kapur, Pooja Kumar, and Jaideep Ahlawat among others. 

Hey Ram

Released in 2000, Hey Ram stars Kamal Haasan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hema Malini and Rani Mukerji. Kamal Haasan has written, directed, and produced the period drama. The story is an alternate history that shows India’s partition and Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination by Nathuram Godse. Hey Ram was screened at the prestigious International Film Festival Of India. Not only this but it was also submitted to the Oscars in 2000. It was also screened at the 25th Toronto International Film Festival.

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