Nassar

Nassar

Nassar is one of the most acclaimed actors in India. He is the current president of South Indian Actors Association. Nassar is well known for Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1995), Anbe Sivam (2003) and Nayakan (1987). Nassar was born on 5 March 1958 to Mehaboob Basha and Mumtaz in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. He studied in St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School (Chengalpattu). He moved to Madras (now chennai) after school, where he finished his pre-university at Madras Christian College, where he was an active member of the Dramatic Society. Later for a brief time, he worked in the Indian Air Force. He trained in two acting schools: the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce's Film Institute and the Tamil Nadu Institute for Film and Television Technology. Nassar made his acting debut in K.Balachander movie in 1985 portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles. With breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Nayakan (1987), he became one of the most important actor in Indian cinema. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan ventures. Even in small role made by Nassar became more powerful with his acting skills in the movies like Kabali (2016), Vishwaroopam (2013) & Iruvar (1997).
Nassar

Movies

Retro
  • May 01, 2025
A gangster tries to avoid violence and lead a peaceful life after vowing to his wife.
Be Happy
  • Mar 14, 2025
  • Hindi
The journey of a single father and his talented daughter who aspire to perform on the country's biggest dance reality show.
Thiru Manickam
A man who is getting chased by everyone for doing good, yet he overcomes opposition. Among everyone who is trying to survive, this man wants to live. Shows how Manikkam becomes Thiru Manikkam
Kadaisi Ulaga Por
In a dystopian future, political conflicts arise in India due to trade blockades by international forces, resulting in civil unrest.
Utsavam
  • Sep 13, 2024
  • Telugu
Follows the story of Krishna, a passionate individual determined to revive the age-old tradition of theater plays in modern times.
Gangs of Godavari
FHD
A morally-corrupt man seeks to rise within the gritty world of politics and power - but his ambition could ultimately cost him his life.
Captain Miller
FHD
A man leaves and turns against the British-led Indian military after witnessing atrocity.
Killer Soup
Swathi dreams of owning a restaurant. But when murder derails her plan, she and her lover take an outrageous step — to replace her husband with him.
Vivesini
  • Dec 15, 2023
  • Tamil
A girl enters a haunted forest to disprove superstitions. Strange events make her doubt her beliefs. She investigates the mysteries with friends and a spirit, unintentionally causing social change.
Conjuring Kannappan
HD
After clumsily plucking feathers off a spooky dreamcatcher, a family finds itself in a nightmarish realm where injuries and death manifest in reality.