Nassar
About Nassar
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.
Filmography(9)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Tanvi the Great Drama | 18 Jul 2025 | Brig. K. N. Rao | Released |
 Be Happy Drama | 14 Mar 2025 | Mr. Nadar | Released |
 Narakasura | 3 Nov 2023 | Actor | Released |
 Ram Setu Action | 25 Oct 2022 | Indrakant Varma | Released |
 Max, Min and Meowzaki Family | 10 Oct 2022 | Sridhar Mahadevan | Released |
 Dobaaraa Science fiction | 19 Aug 2022 | Dr. Sethupathi | Released |
 Serious Men Drama | 2 Oct 2020 | Dr. Arvind Acharya | Released |
 Marjaavaan Romance | 15 Nov 2019 | Narayan Anna | Released |
 Article 15 Crime | 28 May 2019 | Panicker | Hit |
Career Timeline
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(3)
Nassar – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Nassar is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 9 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Nassar has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Anupam Kher, Abhishek Sharma, Abhishek Dixit. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Nassar has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Family, Action, Romance, Comedy, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Nassar made their hindi film debut in 2019 with the film Article 15. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Nassar's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Nassar
How many hindi films has Nassar acted in?▼
Nassar has been part of 9 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Music, Family.
What is Nassar's most popular hindi film?▼
Nassar's notable hindi films include "Tanvi the Great", "Be Happy", "Narakasura". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Nassar's role in hindi cinema?▼
Nassar works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 Nad...
When did Nassar debut in bollywood?▼
Nassar made their bollywood debut in 2019 with the film "Article 15".
What genres has Nassar worked in?▼
Nassar has worked in Drama (5 films), Family (2 films), Action (2 films), Romance (2 films), Comedy (2 films), Thriller (2 films) in their hindi film career.