Lal
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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).
Best Lal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bison Kaalamaadan | Kandasamy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Star | Pandian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tamil Kudimagan | Sudalaiyandi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | RDX: Robert Dony Xavier | Phillip | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | 2018 | Mathachan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Malayaman | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Malayaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Taanakkaran | Eshwaramurthi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Madhuram | Dr . Rajesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jan-e-Man | Kochukunju Kochaappan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Karnan | Yeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kala | Ravi | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Helen | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | And The Oscar Goes To... | Shivakumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Issac Kombana | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Iblis | Shreedharan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela | Chacko | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Balaraman | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | King Liar | Anand Varma | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Iyob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Behnnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Zacharia | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | Thanupillai / Sivanpillai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shutter | Rasheed | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Shaji | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Anwar | Babu Mather / Babu Sait | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Thalappavu | Constable S. Raveendran Pillai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Twenty 20 | Adv. Radhakrishnan | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Oram Po | Bigil | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Oruvan | Bharathan Aashan | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sandakozhi | Kasi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chanthupottu | Divakaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Thommanum Makkalum | Sathyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Black | Devin Carlos Padaveedan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Ravikumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pulival Kalyanam | Karunan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kalyanaraman | Thekkedathu Achuthankutty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kannaki | Manickam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | One Man Show | Harinarayanan | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Randam Bhavam | Mohammad Ibrahim | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu | Gowrishankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thenkasipattanam | Dasappan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Sukumaran | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Friends | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Punjabi House | Sikkandar Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kanmadam | Johny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Daya | Kombanali | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kaliyattam | Paniyan | Hit | Similar → |
Lal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lal is "Kannaki" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lal acted in?
Lal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lal?
Other notable films include "Jan-e-Man", "Ozhimuri", and "Iyobinte Pusthakam".