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 ing 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.
Filmography
all 535
Movies 530
TV Shows 5
self 4
Director 4
Voice 2
Narrator 1
Producer 1
Inspector Rajesh
The Raja Saab (2025)
Movie
Raja's father
Rajabheema (2025)
Movie
Abdul Malik
Thiru.Manickam (2024)
Movie
Donald Halloway
The Akaali (2024)
Movie
Ravindra Varma
Bhimaa (2024)
Movie
Inspector Hassan F.
Killer Soup (2024)
TV
Excorist Ezhumalai
Conjuring Kannappan (2023)
Movie
Ranjan
Hi Nanna (2023)
Movie
Bharadwaj
Spark (2023)
Movie
Jayaraman Kathirvelu
Vivesini (2023)
Movie
Gajjala Prasad
Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023)
Movie
Mugunthan Sathasivam
800 (2023)
Movie
Adityaraj Bahadur
Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2023)
Movie
Ravichandran Rao
The Jengaburu Curse (2023)
TV
Papa Rao
Ramabanam (2023)
Movie
Veerapandiyan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Movie
Devarajan
Rudhran (2023)
Movie
Ganesan, Murali's father
Bagheera (2023)
Movie
Constable Koteswara Rao
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
Movie
KI Sebastian
Vadhandhi (2022)
TV
Indrakant Varma
Ram Setu (2022)
Movie
Sridhar Mahadevan
Max, Min and Meowzaki (2022)
Movie
Dr. James
Balamevvadu (2022)
Movie
Veerapandiyan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Movie
8
Rangi Kuttapaul
Kanam (2022)
Movie
Actor
Methagu-II (2022)
Movie
Dr. Sethupathi
Dobaaraa (2022)
Movie
Mottai Maadi Siddhar
Victim (2022)
TV
Dr. Desikan
The Legend (2022)
Movie
Adanna
Acharya (2022)
Movie
Father Kuriakose
Hostel (2022)
Movie
Venkatram
Clap (2022)
Movie
Subbayya
1945 (2022)
Movie
Narrator
Patterns of life: Prana (2021)
Movie
M. Karuna
Thalaivii (2021)
Movie
Aadhisesh Naidu
Tuck Jagadish (2021)
Movie
Head chef
Ninnila Ninnila (2021)
Movie
Ranjan
Kapatadhaari (2021)
Movie
Chandru's father
Chakra (2021)
Movie
Ranjan
Kabadadaari (2021)
Movie
Judge
Red (2021)
Movie
College Founder
Master (2021)
Movie
6
Dr. Arvind Acharya
Serious Men (2020)
Movie
Prakash Kumar
College Kumar (2020)
Movie
Velappan Asaan
Pattas (2020)
Movie
Ramanarayana
Venky Mama (2019)
Movie
Sivaji Muthaiyah
Market Raja MBBS (2019)
Movie
Devarajan
Sangathamizhan (2019)
Movie
Narayan Anna
Marjaavaan (2019)
Movie
Kulkarni
Chanakya (2019)
Movie
Balu and Mahalakshmi’s Grandfather
100% Kaadhal (2019)
Movie
Kabir Mhajan
Sitara (2019)
Movie
Jayaramireddy
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
Movie
Sambasivudu
Kalki (2019)
Movie
Retired Police Officer
Kolaigaran (2019)
Movie
Panicker
Article 15 (2019)
Movie
Chief minister
Maharshi (2019)
Movie
Mahendra
118 (2019)
Movie
Teacher Venkatappa
Yatra (2019)
Movie
Bhavanam Venkatram Reddy
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu (2019)
Movie
Raghunandhan
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019)
Movie
SSP Ashok
The Gandhi Murder (2019)
Movie
Bhavanam Venkatram Reddy
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu (2019)
Movie
Tatikonda Chinnarao
Sharabha (2018)
Movie
Actor
Victory 2 (2018)
Movie
Vinothan Subramani
Nota (2018)
Movie
Playback Singer
96 (2018)
Movie
Kali Muthu
Odu Raja Odu (2018)
Movie
Nassar
Vishwaroopam II (2018)
Movie
George
Nieraali (2018)
Movie
Keshava Perumal (Cameo)
My Story (2018)
Movie
Thala Vatti Maari
Kaali (2018)
Movie
Rangasamy
Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018)
Movie
Inspector
Aabhaasam (2018)
Movie
Nanda Kishore
Inttelligent (2018)
Movie
NIA Head
PSV Garuda Vega (2017)
Movie
BRIG. Ramachandran
Solo (2017)
Movie
Meghana's father
Mahanubhavudu (2017)
Movie
Kodandaraman
Magalir Mattum (2017)
Movie
Peter
7 Naatkal (2017)
Movie
Bijjaladeva
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Movie
Pichchaiah Naidu Sr./ Chai's Grandfather
Mister (2017)
Movie
Pandian
8 Thottakkal (2017)
Movie
Police Commissioner
Kavan (2017)
Movie
Punch Ponds
Guru (2017)
Movie
Judge Bhupathi
Katamarayudu (2017)
Movie
Vice iral Indian Navy
The Ghazi Attack (2017)
Movie
5.96
Professor Chezhiyan
Bogan (2017)
Movie
Mahalingam, Kavya's father
Si 3 (2017)
Movie
Doctor
Sometimes (2017)
Movie
Spirit Priest
Devi(L) (2016)
Movie
Malik
Iru Mugan (2016)
Movie
Abdul Khader
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai (2016)
Movie
Police Commissioner
Kotigobba 2 (2016)
Movie
Raghavendra Rao Sharma
Manamantha (2016)
Movie
Tamilnesan
Kabali (2016)
Movie
Ajay's Relative
Brahmotsavam (2016)
Movie
1
Kumaraswamy
Ko 2 (2016)
Movie
Magician
Kalam (2016)
Movie
Nanjil Shivaji's (Jil) father
Jil Jung Juk (2016)
Movie
Narayana Murthy / Ravi's Father
Saahasam (2016)
Movie
'Punch' Pandian
Irudhi Suttru (2016)
Movie
Rudraraju
Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016)
Movie
Magician
Charlie (2015)
Movie
Chief Minister
Thani Oruvan (2015)
Movie
Arun's Father
Idhu Enna Maayam (2015)
Movie
Bijjaladeva
Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
Movie
Commissioner Rajan
36 Vayadhinile (2015)
Movie
Muttharasan
Uttama Villain (2015)
Movie
Pasupathi
Yevade Subramanyam (2015)
Movie
Nazeera's father
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju (2015)
Movie
Sathyadev's father
Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Movie
DSP Mohan Krishna
Mukunda (2014)
Movie
Chief Minister
Appuchi Gramam (2014)
Movie
Selva Vinayagam
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja (2014)
Movie
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal
Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
Movie
Rajan
Yaan (2014)
Movie
S.I.Dakshina Murthy
Aagadu (2014)
Movie
6
Mukil
Jigarthanda (2014)
Movie
Kathiresan
Saivam (2014)
Movie
Rishikodagan
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Movie
Hippy Lahiri
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014)
Movie
Harichandra
Nimirndhu Nil (2014)
Movie
Chandrashekhar's Co-Scientist
1: Nenokkadine (2014)
Movie
6
Nallasivam
Veeram (2014)
Movie
Varadharajan
Biriyani (2013)
Movie
Marshall P. Jose
Pizza 2: Villa (2013)
Movie
Kathalikaattu Thirumeni
Geethanjali (2013)
Movie
Burma/Paadai Ramasammy
All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
Movie
Thirumeni
Sutta Kadhai (2013)
Movie
Ratnam
Thalaivaa (2013)
Movie
Jayprakash (J.P.) (Krishnakant's Business Partner)
Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013)
Movie
Ashwini Rao
D-Day (2013)
Movie
1
Mahalingam
Singam 2 (2013)
Movie
Sanju's Father
Iddarammayilatho (2013)
Movie
Dhandapaani M
Neram (2013)
Movie
Baba
Shadow (2013)
Movie
Soundarapandyan
Gouravam (2013)
Movie
Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
Bachchan (2013)
Movie
Jai Krishna Simha
Baadshah (2013)
Movie
Somayajulu
Settai (2013)
Movie
Alex Pandian
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story (2013)
Movie
Father Noel
David (2013)
Movie
Father Noyal
David (2013)
Movie
Nassar
Vishwaroopam (2013)
Movie
Chandrasekhara Reddy
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
Movie
Veerakathi
Thaandavam (2012)
Movie
Gaurav
Mugamoodi (2012)
Movie
Nelly Saami
Saguni (2012)
Movie
Ramamurthy
Rachcha (2012)
Movie
Guest Appearance
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012)
Movie
Ajay Bharadwaj
Businessman (2012)
Movie
6
Actor
Priyudu (2011)
Movie
Velan and Balan's Father
Osthe (2011)
Movie
Kulkarni
Rajanna (2011)
Movie
Murthy
Dookudu (2011)
Movie
6
Bashyam
Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
Movie
Vicky's father
Mr. Perfect (2011)
Movie
Mayavar
Ponnar Shankar (2011)
Movie
Sage
Shakti (2011)
Movie
Prema's Father
Prema Kavali (2011)
Movie
Arokkyasami
Ilaingan (2011)
Movie
Lingam's father
Aattanayagann (2010)
Movie
A Person
Khaleja (2010)
Movie
4
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Komaram Puli (2010)
Movie
Tamizh Sakthi
Irandu Mugam (2010)
Movie
Ayyakanu
Madrasapattinam (2010)
Movie
Mahalingam
Singam (2010)
Movie
Jameendar
Magane En Marumagane (2010)
Movie
Mr. Tabir
Fair Game (2010)
Movie
4
Ahmed Khan
Varudu (2010)
Movie
Actor
Taj Mahal (2010)
Movie
Chari and Narasimha's Father
Adhurs (2010)
Movie
Rice Plate Reddy
Quick Gun Murugan (2009)
Movie
Krishnamurthy
Anjaneyulu (2009)
Movie
Gunasekaran
Ainthaam Padai (2009)
Movie
Sneha's Father
Raju Maharaju (2009)
Movie
Grave digger
Firaaq (2009)
Movie
Subramaniam
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
Movie
Rajaram/Manickam
Panchamirtham (2008)
Movie
Inspector Easwarapandian
Ellam Avan Seyal (2008)
Movie
Karthikeyan
Aegan (2008)
Movie
Hero Babai
Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (2008)
Movie
Raghupathi / 'Chicago' Subba Rao
Ready (2008)
Movie
Sundarapandi
Paandi (2008)
Movie
C.I. Venkatachala Iyer
Pachamarathanalil (2008)
Movie
A Vikram Rathod
Bindaas (2008)
Movie
Pedababu
Krishnarjuna (2008)
Movie
I.G.
Don (2007)
Movie
Haja Bhai
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
Movie
Vel's adoptive father
Vel (2007)
Movie
Home Minister
Athidhi (2007)
Movie
Aalavandhar
Nam Naadu (2007)
Movie
Vincent Selvakumar
Satham Podathey (2007)
Movie
Thyagarajan, Ravi's father
Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)
Movie
Khader Bhai
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007)
Movie
Jayadev
Okkadunnadu (2007)
Movie
Dr. Stephen Raj
Viyabari (2007)
Movie
Shridhar
Nishabd (2007)
Movie
Vellathurai
Thaamirabharani (2007)
Movie
Shanmughavel
Pokkiri (2007)
Movie
Burma's father
Vattaram (2006)
Movie
Emtan
Em Magan (2006)
Movie
Narrain
Yuga (2006)
Movie
Raja Guru
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (2006)
Movie
Nair
Naalai (2006)
Movie
Jayachandran
Dishyum (2006)
Movie
Arivudaiyan
Suyetchai MLA (2006)
Movie
D Kumaraswamy
Ajay (2006)
Movie
Suryanarayana
Pokiri (2006)
Movie
6
Abul Hasan Qutb Shah aka Abul Hasan Tana Shah
Sri Ramadasu (2006)
Movie
Aalwar
Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
Movie
Ramachandra
Aathi (2006)
Movie
Vairaghya Bhoopathy
Pasa Kiligal (2006)
Movie
Vetrivel / Police
Paramasivan (2006)
Movie
Actor
Gowtham SSC (2005)
Movie
Actor
Bhageeratha (2005)
Movie
Satyanarayana Murthy
Athadu (2005)
Movie
6
Psychiatrist
Anniyan (2005)
Movie
A S.P. Rao
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
Movie
Kandaswamy
Chandramukhi (2005)
Movie
Babu's Advocate
Devathayai Kanden (2005)
Movie
Sripathi
Naa Alludu (2005)
Movie
Dr Mathew (English Version)
Nothing but Life (2004)
Movie
Abhinay's father
Morning Raga (2004)
Movie
Qadar
Sye (2004)
Movie
Police Commissioner Ratnavelu
Arjun (2004)
Movie
Priya's Father
New (2004)
Movie
Priya's Father
Naani (2004)
Movie
Chief Jailer Jayanth
Virumaandi (2004)
Movie
Susa Michael
Kovil (2004)
Movie
Chitra's Father
Andhrawala (2004)
Movie
Ruchi's Father
Kurumbu (2003)
Movie
Ilanthiraiyan
Thennavan (2003)
Movie
Ram Bhupal Varma
Simhadri (2003)
Movie
Chinnaya
Puthiya Geethai (2003)
Movie
Chandramohan
Thithikudhe (2003)
Movie
Raghavan
Student Number 1 (2003)
Movie
Screenplay / Story / Dialogue / Director
Pop Carn (2003)
Movie
Kandasamy Padayachi
Anbe Sivam (2003)
Movie
Chief Minister
Naaga (2003)
Movie
Shanmugam
King (2002)
Movie
Suryaprakash (Special Appearance)
Baba (2002)
Movie
Sandana Pandian
Samurai (2002)
Movie
Dharmarathnam
Thamizh (2002)
Movie
Shakthivel
Thamizhan (2002)
Movie
Lt. Col. Santhosh Kumar (Voice)
Aalavandhan (2001)
Movie
Maayan / Director
Maayan (2001)
Movie
Pavadai
Kutty (2001)
Movie
Lieutenant Manavalan
Narasimha (2001)
Movie
Police Academy Chief
Dhill (2001)
Movie
Siddhu's Father
Khushi (2001)
Movie
Inspector Vijay
Little John (2001)
Movie
Babu Rao Patel
Vaanchinathan (2001)
Movie
Yugandhar Prasad
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
Movie
Thangaraj
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)
Movie
Professor Ram Chandra
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
Movie
Ibrahim
Hey Ram (2000)
Movie
Indra Raja Reddy
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram (2000)
Movie
Roy Mamman
Olympian Anthony Adam (1999)
Movie
Rangan
Mugam (1999)
Movie
Rudramurthy
Jodi (1999)
Movie
Birla Bose
Amarkalam (1999)
Movie
C. R. Kannan
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
Movie
Dean Ramachandra
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
Movie
Raghava Rao
Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999)
Movie
Suryaprakash
Padayappa (1999)
Movie
CBI officer
Priyamudan (1998)
Movie
Nachiappan / Pechiappan Rajamani
Jeans (1998)
Movie
Playback Singer
Velai (1998)
Movie
Kathalingam
Kizhakkum Merkkum (1998)
Movie
Siraj Akhtar
Chachi 420 (1997)
Movie
Culprit
Guru (1997)
Movie
Aakaanksha's father
Aaro Pranam (1997)
Movie
Shasangan / Producer / Director / Writer
Devathai (1997)
Movie
Thampy
Kulam (1997)
Movie
Ayya Veluthambi
Iruvar (1997)
Movie
Assistant commissioner Dharmaraj
Krishna (1996)
Movie
Krishnasamy (voice)
Indian (1996)
Movie
Nallamuthu
Karuvelam Pookkal (1996)
Movie
Shanthi’s Husband
Aunty (1995)
Movie
A Teja
Criminal (1995)
Movie
Kuppusamy / Writer / Director
Avatharam (1995)
Movie
Sethupathy
Indira (1995)
Movie
Narayanan Pillai
Bombay (1995)
Movie
Raghu
Pavithra (1994)
Movie
Sulaiman Sait
Vietnam Colony (1994)
Movie
Rudrayya
Priyanka (1994)
Movie
Guest appearance
Duet (1994)
Movie
Pandian
Magalir Mattum (1994)
Movie
Ameer Bhai
Udan Pirappu (1993)
Movie
Hari
Aathma (1993)
Movie
Colonel Devan Nambiar
Butterflies (1993)
Movie
Chatterjee
Kathirukka Neramillai (1993)
Movie
A Shekar IPS
Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
Movie
Devananthan
Kalaignan (1993)
Movie
Actor
Rakshana (1993)
Movie
Director Pazhani Bhaskaran
Jathi Malli (1993)
Movie
Rayappa
Walter Vetrivel (1993)
Movie
Head Villager - Cameo
Meera (1992)
Movie
Maya Thevar
Thevar Magan (1992)
Movie
Beeda Settu
Thalaivasal (1992)
Movie
Colonel Rayappa
Roja (1992)
Movie
Murugan
Chembaruthi (1992)
Movie
Johnson
Naangal (1992)
Movie
Asha's father
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
Movie
Rajasekhar
Rasathi Varum Naal (1991)
Movie
Gowtham IPS
Maanagara Kaaval (1991)
Movie
Stephen
Dhanam (1991)
Movie
Guest Appearance
Sigaram (1991)
Movie
P K Roy
Inaindha Kaigal (1990)
Movie
Madhava rao
Muddula Menalludu (1990)
Movie
Narendran
Mukham (1990)
Movie
Thiagarajan
Maruthu Pandi (1990)
Movie
RamGopal, Madhan's cousin
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
Movie
Advocate Singara Sithan
Nyaya Tharasu (1989)
Movie
Dileep
Chinnappadass (1989)
Movie
Thoguthi
Pudhea Paadhai (1989)
Movie
Nallasivam
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
Movie
S.K.T. alias Major S.Krishna Tulasi
Thaai Naadu (1989)
Movie
Raghupathy
Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
Movie
Wine Shop Owner
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
Movie
Dhanakodi
En Thangachi Padichava (1988)
Movie
Dr. Sekar
Paasa Paravaigal (1988)
Movie
Seena Thana
Sathya (1988)
Movie
Assistant Commissioner Patil
Nayakan (1987)
Movie
Pounraj
Velaikkaran (1987)
Movie
Kannayiram, Thangam's husband
Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
Movie
Raju
Bharata
Movie
Thevar
Aavarampoo
Movie
Actor
Nallamala
Movie
Benjamin Button
Party
Movie
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1958-03-05 (67 years old)
Birth Place
Chengalpattu, India
Religion
Islam
Children
Abi Hassan
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
Naasar, Nazar, నాజర్, Nasser, Naaser, நாசர், M. Nassar, Muhammad Hanif, M. Nasser, ناصـر
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