Actor
Nasser
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Naththam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1985 – Present
Nasser Biography
Nasser – Full Information
- Full Name: Nasser
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Dubbing Artist
- Years Active: 1985 – Present
- Industries Worked In: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English Cinema
- Date of Birth: 5 March 1958
- Age Range: Mid 60s
- Birthplace: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Family Background
- Spouse: Mumtaz Nasser (Producer)
- Children: Abi Hassan – Son (Actor), Adheeb Hassan – Son
- Grandchildren: Not publicly disclosed
- Father: not publicly available
- Mother: not publicly available
Education:
- Studied at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu
- Trained in theatre and stage acting
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Work Name |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Kalyana Agathigal |
| 1987 | Velaikkaran |
| 1991 | Thevar Magan |
| 1992 | Roja |
| 1994 | Bombay |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal |
| 1996 | Indian |
| 1998 | Jeans |
| 2000 | Hey Ram |
| 2003 | Boys |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning |
| 2017 | Baahubali: The Conclusion |
| 2019 | Kaithi |
| 2021 | Master |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan II |
Recent Activity
- Veteran actor Nasser remains highly active in the film industry as of 2026
- He appeared publicly at the I-Film Festival in 2025
- Continues to take on diverse roles across South Indian cinema
- Clearly dismissed and cleared rumors related to his retirement
- Actively balancing character and supporting roles
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Aavarampoo | Won |
| 1992 | Nandi Awards | Best Villain | Nandi Award | Chanti | Won |
| 2002 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Villain | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Thamizh | Won |
| 2006 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Male) | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Em Magan | Won |
| 2008 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Comedian | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award | Poi Solla Porom | Won |
| 2011 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Male) | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Deiva Thirumagal | Won |
| 2014 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Male) | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Won |
| 2014 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Won |
About Nasser
Nasser is an Indian actor, director, producer, voice artist, singer and actor known for his character roles in South Indian cinema.
He works mainly in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films and has appeared in Kannada, Hindi and English cinema.
He started his film career in 1985.
Yes — he has won multiple awards including Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award, Norway Tamil Film Festival Award and a Nandi Award.
Yes — he has a strong presence on Instagram and a profile on X (Twitter), along with a Facebook presence.