Kamal Haasan Turns 72

Kamal Haasan celebrated his 72nd birthday on November 7, 2026, with his family, friends, and fans wishing him on social media. The veteran actor's birthday was marked with announcements, wishes, and celebrations from the film industry, including the release of a promo video for his new movie 'Sandiyar', which he began filming on the same day.

Aksharaa Haasan called Kamal Haasan an 'inspiration' in her birthday message for him, sharing a picture with her father and accompanying it with a personal note. She praised his ability to be a father, friend, and inspiration, and her post drew several responses from fans.

Kamal Haasan has had a career spanning over 230 projects across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali cinema. Seven films associated with him were selected as India's official submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, the highest number of such selections linked to an Indian actor.

Shruti Haasan shared a heartfelt birthday message for her father, posting a beautiful black-and-white picture of them together on social media. She praised his love for cinema, passion for storytelling, and the curiosity he still has as an artist. Shruti revealed that she spoke to her father early in the morning to wish him on his birthday and suggested a film she had recently watched, which led to a discussion about his love for cinema.

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay wished Kamal Haasan on his birthday, praising his contributions to cinema and public life. Vijay sent a heartfelt message to Kamal Haasan, wishing him good health, happiness, and success, and thanking him for his hard work in various fields.

## Why it matters Kamal Haasan's birthday celebrations are a significant event in the Indian film industry, given his contributions to cinema and his enduring popularity. With a career spanning over five decades, Kamal Haasan has shaped Indian cinema across generations, and his films continue to be widely acclaimed. His new movie 'Sandiyar', directed by S. U. Arun Kumar and featuring music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, is highly anticipated by his fans.

The team of 'Kalki 2898 AD' shared a special behind-the-scenes picture of Kamal Haasan with director Nag Ashwin on his birthday, adding to the excitement around his upcoming projects. As Kamal Haasan begins filming for 'Sandiyar', his fans are eagerly waiting to see what he has in store for them next.