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