Nassar
Born March 5, 1958 · Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
M. Nassar is an Indian film actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the South Indian film industry. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam.
Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's Kalyana Agathigal (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles in S. P. Muthuraman's Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal. He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai, though his breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's ventures, appearing in pivotal character roles in Roja, Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1994) and Kuruthipunal (1995).
Nassar made his directorial debut with Avatharam (1995), a film based on the backdrop of a folk art troupe. The film won critical acclaim, but failed to become a commercially successful venture.
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Films featuring Nassarthat we've reviewed.
- Karathey Babu(2026)
- Oh Butterfly(2026)as Supporting
- Bomb(2025)
- Kadaisi Ulaga Por(2024)as Supporting
- The Akaali(2024)
- Thiru.Manickam(2024)as Supporting
- 800(2023)
- Conjuring Kannappan(2023)
- Clap(2022)as Lead
- Hostel(2022)as Father Kuriakose
- Kanam(2022)as Supporting
- Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal(2022)as Selvaraaj
- The Legend(2022)as Dr. Desikan
- Vaaitha(2022)
- Chakra(2021)as Chandru's father
- Kabadadaari(2021)as Ranjan
- Master(2021)as College Founder
- Thalaivii(2021)as M. Karuna
- Ninnila Ninnila(2021)as Head chef
- College Kumar(2020)as Prakash Kumar
- Pattas(2020)as Velappan Asaan
- 100% Kaadhal(2019)as Balu and Mahalakshmi’s Grandfather
- Article 15(2019)
- Kolaigaran(2019)as Retired Police Officer
- Rocky: The Revenge(2019)
- Sangathamizhan(2019)as Devarajan
- Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam(2019)
- Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven(2019)as Raghunandhan
- Keni(2018)
- Savarakathi(2018)
- Sei(2018)
- 8 Thottakkal(2017)as Pandian
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion(2017)as Bijjaladeva
- Bogan(2017)as Professor Chezhiyan
- Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin Arikuri(2017)as Supporting
- Magalir Mattum(2017)as Kodandaraman
- Sometimes(2017)as Doctor
- Si 3(2017)as Mahalingam
- Thittivasal(2017)as Supporting
- Vaigai Express(2017)
- Valladesam(2017)
- Arthanari(2016)as Supporting
- Iru Mugan(2016)as Malik
- Irudhi Suttru(2016)as 'Punch' Pandian
- Jil Jung Juk(2016)as Nanjil Shivaji's (Jil) father
- Kalam(2016)as Supporting
- Aavi Kumar(2015)
- Savaale Samaali(2015)
- Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka(2015)as Raghavan
- Saivam(2014)
- Yaan(2014)
- Gouravam(2013)
- Pizza 2: Villa(2013)as Marshall P. Jose
- Mugamoodi(2012)
- Uchithanai Muharnthaal(2011)
- Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam(2010)as Kizhakku Kattai
- Aegan(2008)as Supporting
- Kuruvi(2008)as Supporting
- Marudhamalai(2007)as Supporting
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram(2007)as Supporting
- Pokkiri(2007)as Supporting
- Satham Podathey(2007)as Supporting
- Thaamirabharani(2007)as Supporting
- Aathi(2006)as Supporting
- Idhaya Thirudan(2006)as Supporting
- Nenjirukkum Varai(2006)as Supporting
- Paramasivan(2006)as Supporting
- Anniyan(2005)as Supporting
- Devathayai Kanden(2005)as Supporting
- Sukran(2005)as Supporting
- Arasatchi(2004)as Supporting
- Kovil(2004)as Supporting
- Neranja Manasu(2004)as Supporting
- New(2004)as Supporting
- Udhaya(2004)as Lead
- Varnajalam(2004)as Supporting
- Virumaandi(2004)as Supporting
- Alai(2003)as Supporting
- Anbe Sivam(2003)as Supporting
- Kurumbu(2003)as Supporting
- Thennavan(2003)as Supporting
- Thithikudhe(2003)as Supporting
- Vaseegara(2003)as Supporting
- King(2002)as Supporting
- Samurai(2002)as Supporting
- Thamizh(2002)as Supporting
- Thamizhan(2002)as Supporting
- Dhill(2001)as Supporting
- Eazhaiyin Sirippil(2000)as Supporting
- Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven(2000)as Supporting
- Bombay(1995)
- Thevar Magan(1992)
- Thupparivaalan II
Selected Filmography
- Jana Nayagan(2026)as CM Arivudai Nambi
- Vishwanath & Sons(2026)
- Bāhubali: The Epic(2025)as Bijjaladeva
- Satluj(2026)as SP Varma
- Fair Game(2010)as Mr. Tabir
- Bāhubali: The Beginning(2015)as Bijjaladeva
- Vadhandhi(2022)TV Series · 8 epsas KI Sebastian
- Nam Naadu(2007)as Aalavandhar
- Walter Vetrivel(1993)as Rayappa
- Magalir Mattum(1994)as Pandian
- S. Saraswathi(2026)
- Meesaya Murukku 2(2026)
- Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of Maayavi(2023)
- Suryakanthi(2010)
- Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan(2008)
- Thottal Poo Malarum(2007)as Thyagarajan, Ravi's father
- Velaikkaran(1987)as Pounraj
- Bãhubali: The Torchbearer(2026)TV Series · 4 epsas Self
- Marriage Story
- Hi Nanna(2023)as Ranjan