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).
Known for
Credits
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Malayaman
Saaho (2019)
as Ibrahim
Bison Kaalamaadan (2025)
as Kandasamy
They Call Him OG 2 (2028)
as Ibrahim
They Call Him OG (2025)
as Ibrahim
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Malayaman
2018 (2023)
as Mathachan
Robinhood (2025)
Actor
Many Many Happy Returns (—)
Actor
Kaattum Mazhayum (2015)
as Haajiyar
Singaari Bolona (2003)
Actor
Leader (2026)
as Sathyamoorthy
Scene (2026)
Actor
Pulimurugan (2016)
as Balaraman
Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011)
as Himself
Twenty 20 (2008)
as Adv. Radhakrishnan
Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu (2025)
as Bhaskaran
Before the Rains (2007)
as Rajat
Sulthan (2021)
as Mansoor Bhai
And The Oscar Goes To... (2019)
as Shivakumar
God's Own Country (2014)
as Muhammed
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal (2025)
as Alex John
Iblis (2018)
as Shreedharan
Rameswaram (2007)
as Vasanthi’s Father
Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014)
as Iyob
God Father (2020)
as Marudhu Singam
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023)
as Phillip
Shikkar (2010)
as Dancer Eldho Aashaan
Vishudhan (2013)
as Pokkiriyachan
Maamannan (2023)
as Sindhanai Rajan
Doctor Love (2011)
as Himself
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations (2017)
as Michael Punyalan
Karnan (2021)
as Yeman
Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025)
as Loganathan
April Fool (2010)
as Dr. Mohana Chandran
Pulival Kalyanam (2003)
as Karunan
Sandakozhi 2 (2018)
as Kasi (Koti) (Special Appearance)
One Man Show (2001)
as Harinarayanan
Tsunami (2021)
Actor
Kaalai (2008)
as Jeeva
Veera Simha Reddy (2023)
as Siddappa
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose (2013)
as Isaac Newton
Thommanum Makkalum (2005)
as Sathyan
Sandakozhi (2005)
as Kasi
Star (2024)
as Pandian
King Liar (2016)
as Anand Varma
Payyans (2011)
as John Varghese
Aagathan (2010)
as Maj. George Joseph
Hi I'm Tony (2014)
as Tony Kurishingal
Chunkzz (2017)
as Varkichan
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa (2017)
as Abu Musaliyar Mowlavi
Salt N' Pepper (2011)
as Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan
Arayannangalude Veedu (2000)
as Sukumaran
Thelivu (2019)
as Khalid
Anwar (2010)
as Babu Mather / Babu Sait
Daya (1998)
as Kombanali
Thenkasipattanam (2000)
as Dasappan
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu (2012)
as Ottappalam Unni
Husbands in Goa (2012)
as Sunny
Fukri (2017)
as Ali Fukri
Randam Bhavam (2001)
as Mohammad Ibrahim
Akkaldhamayile Pennu (2015)
as Savichan
Rock N' Roll (2007)
as Violinist Issac
Kadhaveedu (2013)
as Major Frederick Mukundan
Kala (2021)
as Ravi
Annavaram (2006)
as Puranapool Ganga
Aayudham (2008)
as Sammy Antony Williams
Ayal (2013)
as Gurudasan
Friends (1999)
as Self
Nadikar (2024)
as David's co-actor
Idukki Gold (2013)
as Behnnan
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira (2025)
as Mathew Thalachirayil
Honey Bee (2013)
as Michael Punyalan
Chandragiri (2018)
as Raghavan Master
Kanmadam (1998)
as Johny
Tournament (2010)
as Narrator (Voice)
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam (2019)
as Issac Kombana
Seemaraja (2018)
as Karikkada / Kaathadi Kannan
Time (2007)
as Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
Panthrand Twelve (2022)
as Peelu
Taanakkaran (2022)
as Eshwaramurthi
Antony (2018)
Actor
Khatarnak (2006)
as Smuggler Don
Unnathangalil (2001)
Actor
Jananayakan (1999)
as Misra
Kutti Puli (2013)
as Arjunan
32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam (2015)
as Ravi / R.K.Varma
Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu (2001)
as Gowrishankar
Nizhal (2021)
as Viswanathan
Dear Vaappi (2023)
as Basheer
Father's Day (2012)
as Seethalakshmi's Suitor
Nancy Rani (2025)
as Aakkamparambil Chackochan
Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004)
as Ravikumar
Silencer (2020)
Actor
Marshal (—)
Actor
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran (2018)
as Joseph
Oru Cinemakkaran (2017)
as Victor
Jan-e-Man (2021)
as Kochukunju Kochaappan
Kaliyattam (1997)
as Paniyan
Happy Journey (2014)
as Gopikrishnan
Best Actor (2010)
as Shaji
Singapore Saloon (2024)
as Chacha
Buddy (2013)
as Michael Dominic Savio
Marudhamalai (2007)
Actor
Dum (2016)
as Xavier
Madurai Veeran (2007)
as Mayandi
Mahaveeryar (2022)
as Rudra Mahaveera Ugrasena Maharaja
Maad Dad (2013)
as Palachottil Geevargees Kuriyakose Isow
Abhiyum Njanum (2013)
as Nandan Menon
Zachariayude Garbhinikal (2013)
as Zacharia
Swargathekkal Sundaram (2015)
as Maniyan
Madhuram (2021)
as Dr . Rajesh
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela (2017)
as Chacko
Vichithram (2022)
as Alexander
Azadi (2025)
as Shivan
Punjabi House (1998)
as Sikkandar Singh
Dear Students (—)
Actor
Sisterleaf (2019)
as Azhagan
Ente Hridayathinte Udama (2002)
as Pavitran
Sringaravelan (2013)
as Yesudas
Ee Nadu Ennalevare (2001)
Actor
Oram Po (2007)
as Bigil
Pothan Vava (2006)
as Himself
10:30 AM Local Call (2013)
as The Caller
Helen (2019)
as Paul
Mazha (2000)
as Chandran
Chandi Veeran (2015)
as Thamarai's father
The Warriorr (2022)
as Kumarappa
Kalyanaraman (2002)
as Thekkedathu Achuthankutty
Thalappavu (2008)
as Constable S. Raveendran Pillai
Aalwar (2007)
Actor
Deepavali (2007)
as Chidambaram
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan (2014)
as Rajasenan
Bombay March 12 (2011)
as Nissar
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999)
as Parthan
Viyuham (2022)
Actor
Honey Bee 2.5 (2017)
as Self
Colony (—)
Actor
Chettayees (2012)
as John
Chanthupottu (2005)
as Divakaran
Thoranai (2009)
as Chennai Police Commissioner
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu (2017)
as Sachi
The Don (2006)
as Kasim Baba
Engal Anna (2004)
as Sundaralingam and Veerapandi
Manathe Kottaram (1994)
as Guest at the wedding
French Viplavam (2018)
Actor
Surrender (2025)
as Periyasamy
Unnam (2012)
as Sunny
Anveshanam (2020)
as Dr Faris
Penpattanam (2010)
as CI Antony
Kappiri Thuruthu (2016)
as Kadalakka Ustad
Thakkol (2019)
Actor
Panthayakozhi (2007)
as Raghavan
Shutter (2012)
as Rasheed
Black (2004)
as Devin Carlos Padaveedan
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam (2020)
as Chacko
Anthony Yaar? (2009)
as Michael
Kannaki (2002)
as Manickam
Tamil Kudimagan (2023)
as Sudalaiyandi
Ozhimuri (2012)
as Thanupillai / Sivanpillai
Asurakulam (—)
Actor
Cobra (2012)
as Kari
Thottappan (2019)
as Anthraper
Checkmate (2024)
as David (Bhai)
Oruvan (2006)
as Bharathan Aashan
Black Coffee (2021)
as Kalidas
Oru Ronaldo Chithram (2025)
as Koshy
Face Off (—)
Actor
Azhagar Malai (2009)
as Rathnavelu
Mahadev Ka Gorakhpur (2024)
Actor
Mattancherry (2018)
Actor
Kshanam (2021)
as Chandrakumar, a professor
Ormacheppu (1998)
as Jeevan George