Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
Citizenship
India
Religion
Islam
Languages
Malayalam, Tamil
Children
3 children: Abi Hassan
Education
Madras Christian College, St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,230 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
158 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Career
Career spanning 38 years (1987-2025)
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Filmography (50)
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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How old is Nassar?
Nassar is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Nassar born?
Nassar was born in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
What movies or shows has Nassar been in?
Nassar has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include NTR Neel (2027), Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), Diesel (2025), Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025), Naa Saami Ranga (2024).
What is Nassar known for?
Nassar is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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