Lal
Acting
Born: December 2, 1958 (age 67) · Kochi, Kerala, India
Highest Rated
Biography
Paul Michael (born December 2, 1958), better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor. He is most famous for teaming up with Siddique under the shared name Siddique-Lal to make films such as Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Godfather (1991), Vietnam Colony (1993), and Kabooliwala (1993). The duo broke off afterwards but he produced Siddique's Hitler (1996) and Friends (1999). Other films he has produced include Thenkasipattanam (2000), Kalyanaraman (2002), Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004), and Thommanum Makkalum (2005). Lal's debut as an actor came in 1997 when he played Paniyan in Jayaraj's Kaliyattam. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for playing Raveendran Pillai in Madhupal's film Thalappavu (2008).
Known for
Hera Pheri
2000
Saaho
2019
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Star
2024
Hulchul
2004
Karnan
2021
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
2023
Pulimurugan
2016
Dhol
2007
Helen
2019
Photos (4)
Movies (154)
They Call Him OG
Ibrahim
Saaho
Ibrahim
Robinhood
2025
2018
Mathachan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Malayaman
Karnan
Yeman
Nadikar
David's co-actor
Azadi
Shivan
Bison Kaalamaadan
Kandasamy
Sandakozhi
Kasi
Before the Rains
Rajat
Leader
Sathyamoorthy
Pulimurugan
Balaraman
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
Phillip
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Malayaman
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela
Chacko
Rameswaram
Vasanthi’s Father
Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu
Bhaskaran
Star
Pandian
Aalwar
2007
Twenty 20
Adv. Radhakrishnan
Iyobinte Pusthakam
Iyob
Maamannan
Sindhanai Rajan
Rock N' Roll
Violinist Issac
Sulthan
Mansoor Bhai
Oruvan
Bharathan Aashan
Tsunami
2021
Chathikkatha Chanthu
Ravikumar
The Warriorr
Kumarappa
Thalappavu
Constable S. Raveendran Pillai
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
Michael Punyalan
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira
Mathew Thalachirayil
Annavaram
Puranapool Ganga
God Father
Marudhu Singam
Madhuram
Dr . Rajesh
God's Own Country
Muhammed
Buddy
Michael Dominic Savio
Veera Simha Reddy
Siddappa
Sisterleaf
Azhagan
King Liar
Anand Varma
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan
Rajasenan
Salt N' Pepper
Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan
Vishudhan
Pokkiriyachan
Chanthupottu
Divakaran
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal
Alex John
And The Oscar Goes To...
Shivakumar
Sandakozhi 2
Kasi (Koti) (Special Appearance)
Black
Devin Carlos Padaveedan
Deepavali
Chidambaram
Seemaraja
Karikkada / Kaathadi Kannan
Helen
Paul
Chunkzz
Varkichan
Unnathangalil
2001
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Loganathan
Thommanum Makkalum
Sathyan
Aagathan
Maj. George Joseph
Husbands in Goa
Sunny
Mahaveeryar
Rudra Mahaveera Ugrasena Maharaja
Kadhaveedu
Major Frederick Mukundan
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
Issac Kombana
Shikkar
Dancer Eldho Aashaan
Oram Po
Bigil
Father's Day
Seethalakshmi's Suitor
Kanmadam
Johny
Honey Bee
Michael Punyalan
Singapore Saloon
Chacha
Pulival Kalyanam
Karunan
Punjabi House
Sikkandar Singh
Thelivu
Khalid
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
Isaac Newton
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran
Joseph
Hi I'm Tony
Tony Kurishingal
Nizhal
Viswanathan
Cobra
Kari
Mazha
Chandran
Dear Vaappi
Basheer
Marudhamalai
2007
Idukki Gold
Behnnan
10:30 AM Local Call
The Caller
Randam Bhavam
Mohammad Ibrahim
Bombay March 12
Nissar
Thoranai
Chennai Police Commissioner
Anwar
Babu Mather / Babu Sait
Silencer
2020
April Fool
Dr. Mohana Chandran
Kala
Ravi
Iblis
Shreedharan
Maad Dad
Palachottil Geevargees Kuriyakose Isow
Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu
Gowrishankar
Kaalai
Jeeva
Swargathekkal Sundaram
Maniyan
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
Zacharia
Nancy Rani
Aakkamparambil Chackochan
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
Ottappalam Unni
Aayudham
Sammy Antony Williams
Ayal
Gurudasan
One Man Show
Harinarayanan
Sringaravelan
Yesudas
Happy Journey
Gopikrishnan
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
Abu Musaliyar Mowlavi
Tamil Kudimagan
Sudalaiyandi
Tournament
Narrator (Voice)
Thenkasipattanam
Dasappan
Kalyanaraman
Thekkedathu Achuthankutty
Chettayees
John
Thakkol
2019
Akkaldhamayile Pennu
Savichan
Daya
Kombanali
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
Parthan
Arayannangalude Veedu
Sukumaran
Fukri
Ali Fukri
Taanakkaran
Eshwaramurthi
Abhiyum Njanum
Nandan Menon
Jan-e-Man
Kochukunju Kochaappan
The Don
Kasim Baba
32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam
Ravi / R.K.Varma
Khatarnak
Smuggler Don
Unnam
Sunny
Engal Anna
Sundaralingam and Veerapandi
Oru Cinemakkaran
Victor
Vichithram
Alexander
Payyans
John Varghese
Chandi Veeran
Thamarai's father
Penpattanam
CI Antony
Kutti Puli
Arjunan
Madurai Veeran
Mayandi
Panthrand Twelve
Peelu
Kaliyattam
Paniyan
Shutter
Rasheed
Checkmate
David (Bhai)
Panthayakozhi
Raghavan
Oru Ronaldo Chithram
Koshy
Azhagar Malai
Rathnavelu
Surrender
Periyasamy
Anveshanam
Dr Faris
Ormacheppu
Jeevan George
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam
Chacko
Kappiri Thuruthu
Kadalakka Ustad
Best Actor
Shaji
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu
Sachi
Antony
2018
Manathe Kottaram
Guest at the wedding
Dum
Xavier
Kannaki
Manickam
Viyuham
2022
Chandragiri
Raghavan Master
Mahadev Ka Gorakhpur
2024
Kshanam
Chandrakumar, a professor
Anthony Yaar?
Michael
Ozhimuri
Thanupillai / Sivanpillai
Black Coffee
Kalidas
French Viplavam
2018
Thottappan
Anthraper
Mattancherry
2018
TV Shows (3)
Self / Appearances (6)
Upcoming (8)
Directing (14)
Manichitrathazhu
Second Unit Director
Tsunami
Director
Ramji Rao Speaking
Director
Vietnam Colony
Director
King Liar
Director
Godfather
Director
In Harihar Nagar
Director
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Script Supervisor
Cobra
Director
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Assistant Director
Kabuliwala
Director
Tournament
Director
2 Harihar Nagar
Director
In Ghost House Inn
Director
Writing (25)
Hera Pheri
Original Story
Hulchul
Original Story
Nadodikkattu
Story
Dhol
Original Story
Tsunami
Story
Tsunami
Screenplay
Tsunami
Lyricist
Ramji Rao Speaking
Writer
Vietnam Colony
Writer
King Liar
Writer
Godfather
Writer
In Harihar Nagar
Writer
Arangetra Velai
Original Story
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Writer
Cobra
Writer
Honey Bee 2.5
Writer
Kathanayagan
Original Story
Kabuliwala
Writer
Tournament
Writer
Gol Gappe
Story
2 Harihar Nagar
Writer
Mannar Mathai Speaking
Writer
Mannar Mathai Speaking
Story
In Ghost House Inn
Writer
Peddarikam
Story
Producing (14)
Chathikkatha Chanthu
Producer
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
Producer
Chanthupottu
Producer
Black
Producer
Thommanum Makkalum
Producer
Hitler
Producer
Honey Bee 2.5
Producer
Friends
Producer
Tournament
Producer
Thenkasipattanam
Producer
Kalyanaraman
Producer
2 Harihar Nagar
Producer
Superman
Producer
Pothan Vava
Producer