Nassar
Born March 5, 1958 · Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
93
Films reviewed
6.1
Avg. rating
Thevar Magan
Best-reviewed
1992–2026
Years active
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.
On theIReview.com
Films featuring Nassarthat we've reviewed.
Karathey Babu
Ganesh K. Babu · 2026
Oh Butterfly
as Supporting
Vijay Ranganathan · 2026
Bomb
Vishal Venkat · 2025
★ 6.2Kadaisi Ulaga Por
as Supporting
Hiphop Tamizha · 2024
★ 5.0The Akaali
Mohamed Asif Hameed · 2024
★ 8.1Thiru.Manickam
as Supporting
Nanda Periyasamy · 2024
★ 7.1800
M.S. Sripathy · 2023
★ 6.0Conjuring Kannappan
Selvin Raj Xavier · 2023
Clap
as Lead
Prithivi Adithya · 2022
★ 4.2Hostel
as Father Kuriakose
Sumanth Radhakrishnan · 2022
★ 7.8Kanam
as Supporting
Shree Karthick · 2022
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
as Selvaraaj
Vishal Venkat · 2022
★ 4.9The Legend
as Dr. Desikan
Joseph D. Sami · 2022
Vaaitha
Mahivarman.CS · 2022
★ 6.3Chakra
as Chandru's father
M. S. Anandan · 2021
★ 6.4Kabadadaari
as Ranjan
Pradeep Krishnamoorthy · 2021
★ 7.4Master
as College Founder
Lokesh Kanagaraj · 2021
★ 5.9Thalaivii
as M. Karuna
A. L. Vijay · 2021
RT 20%
Ninnila Ninnila
as Head chef
Ani I. V. Sasi · 2021
★ 5.7College Kumar
as Prakash Kumar
Hari Santosh · 2020
★ 5.6Pattas
as Velappan Asaan
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar · 2020
★ 3.8100% Kaadhal
as Balu and Mahalakshmi’s Grandfather
M. M. Chandramouli · 2019
★ 8.1Article 15
Anubhav Sinha · 2019
RT 90%
Kolaigaran
as Retired Police Officer
Andrew Louis · 2019
Rocky: The Revenge
K. C. Bokadia · 2019
Sangathamizhan
as Devarajan
Vijay Chandar · 2019
★ 5.5Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
Sudar · 2019
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
as Raghunandhan
Sundar C · 2019
Keni
Nishad M A · 2018
Savarakathi
G. R. Adithya · 2018
Sei
Raj Babu · 2018
★ 7.58 Thottakkal
as Pandian
Sri Ganesh · 2017
★ 8.2Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
as Bijjaladeva
S. S. Rajamouli · 2017
RT 88%
★ 6.4Bogan
as Professor Chezhiyan
Lakshman · 2017
Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin Arikuri
as Supporting
M. Manon · 2017
Magalir Mattum
as Kodandaraman
Bramma G · 2017
Sometimes
as Doctor
Priyadarshan · 2017
Si 3
as Mahalingam
Hari · 2017
Thittivasal
as Supporting
M. Prathapmuraali · 2017
Vaigai Express
Shaji Kailas · 2017
Valladesam
N. T. Nantha · 2017
Arthanari
as Supporting
Sundhara Elango · 2016
★ 6.3Iru Mugan
as Malik
Anand Shankar · 2016
★ 7.6Irudhi Suttru
as 'Punch' Pandian
Sudha Kongara Prasad · 2016
RT 58%
★ 6.9Jil Jung Juk
as Nanjil Shivaji's (Jil) father
Deeraj Vaidy · 2016
★ 6.2Kalam
as Supporting
Robert Raaj · 2016
Aavi Kumar
Kandeepan · 2015
★ 4.9Savaale Samaali
Sathyasiva · 2015
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka
as Raghavan
Sathya Prabhas Pinisetty · 2015
★ 6.8Saivam
A.L. Vijay · 2014
★ 3.7Yaan
Ravi K. Chandran · 2014
★ 4.8Gouravam
Radha Mohan · 2013
Pizza 2: Villa
as Marshall P. Jose
Deepan Chakravarthy · 2013
★ 5.1Mugamoodi
Mysskin · 2012
Uchithanai Muharnthaal
Pugazendhi Thangaraj · 2011
★ 5.7Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
as Kizhakku Kattai
Chimbu Deven · 2010
★ 4.5Aegan
as Supporting
Raju Sundaram · 2008
Kuruvi
as Supporting
Dharani · 2008
Marudhamalai
as Supporting
Suraj · 2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as Supporting
Suresh Krishna · 2007
Pokkiri
as Supporting
Prabhu Deva · 2007
Satham Podathey
as Supporting
Vasanth · 2007
Thaamirabharani
as Supporting
Hari · 2007
★ 4.4Aathi
as Supporting
Ramana · 2006
★ 3.4Idhaya Thirudan
as Supporting
Saran · 2006
Nenjirukkum Varai
as Supporting
S. A. Chandrasekhar · 2006
Paramasivan
as Supporting
P. Vasu · 2006
★ 8.3Anniyan
as Supporting
S. Shankar · 2005
★ 4.5Devathayai Kanden
as Supporting
Boopathy Pandian · 2005
Sukran
as Supporting
S. A. Chandrasekhar · 2005
★ 6.2Arasatchi
as Supporting
N. Maharajan · 2004
Kovil
as Supporting
Hari · 2004
★ 3.1Neranja Manasu
as Supporting
Samuthirakani · 2004
New
as Supporting
S. J. Suryah · 2004
Udhaya
as Lead
Azhagam Perumal · 2004
Varnajalam
as Supporting
Nagulan Ponnusamy · 2004
★ 8.4Virumaandi
as Supporting
Kamal Haasan · 2004
★ 3.8Alai
as Supporting
Vikram Kumar · 2003
★ 8.6Anbe Sivam
as Supporting
Sundar C. · 2003
★ 2.5Kurumbu
as Supporting
Vishnuvardhan · 2003
Thennavan
as Supporting
M. Nandakumaran · 2003
Thithikudhe
as Supporting
Brinda Sarathy · 2003
Vaseegara
as Supporting
K. Selvabharathi · 2003
King
as Supporting
Prabu Solomon · 2002
Samurai
as Supporting
Balaji Sakthivel · 2002
Thamizh
as Supporting
Hari · 2002
Thamizhan
as Supporting
Majeed · 2002
★ 7.0Dhill
as Supporting
Dharani · 2001
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
as Supporting
Subhash · 2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
as Supporting
Kavee Kalidas · 2000
★ 8.1Bombay
Mani Ratnam · 1995
★ 8.7Thevar Magan
Bharathan · 1992
Thupparivaalan II
Vishal Krishna · TBC
Review Highlights
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“The public reaction to "Anbe Sivam" appears to be overwhelmingly negative, with many expressing disdain for remakes of well-known films. A reviewer calls it a "not even in the same league" version, implying that it fails to live up to the originals. Others express disappointment and recommend watching the original, suggesting they would rather see something new instead.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Anbe Sivam →
“The trailer for "Anniyan" left a lasting impression on viewers, especially in Kerala, with many remembering it vividly 15 years later. They praised the film's visuals, songs, and Vikram's transformation. The movie was highly anticipated, with one commenter expecting it after the 2.0 teaser.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Anniyan →
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