Lal
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).
172 acting credits · 11 directing credits
Acting · 172
Suzhal - The Vortex
2022
Lal Salam
2017
Saaho
2019
Bison Kaalamaadan
2025
They Call Him OG
2025
Robinhood
2025
Kerala Crime Files
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Killer Soup
2024
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
2023
Karnan
2021
Kadhalikka Neramillai
2025
2018
2023
They Call Him OG 2
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Maamannan
2023
Veera Simha Reddy
2023
Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu
2025
Annavaram
2006
Aalwar
2007
Seemaraja
2018
Sulthan
2021
Tamil Kudimagan
2023
Star
2024
Thoranai
2009
The Warriorr
2022
Sandakozhi
2005
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal
2025
Black
2004
Thakkol
2019
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira
2025
Pulimurugan
2016
Before the Rains
2007
Chathikkatha Chanthu
2004
Iyobinte Pusthakam
2014
Salt N' Pepper
2011
Thenkasipattanam
2000
Marshal
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Kutti Puli
2013
Sringaravelan
2013
Helen
2019
Friends
1999
Black Coffee
2021
Honey Bee 2.5
2017
Kappiri Thuruthu
2016
Nadikar
2024
And The Oscar Goes To...
2019
Nizhal
2021
Buddy
2013
Oru Cinemakkaran
2017
Mahaveeryar
2022
Sandakozhi 2
2018
Singapore Saloon
2024
Rock N' Roll
2007
King Liar
2016
Azadi
2025
Manathe Kottaram
1994
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
2017
Nancy Rani
2025
Kannaki
2002
Kala
2021
Idukki Gold
2013
Hi I'm Tony
2014
Twenty 20
2008
Iblis
2018
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
1999
Leader
2026
Vichithram
2022
Fukri
2017
Penpattanam
2010
10:30 AM Local Call
2013
Khatarnak
2006
Payyans
2011
Punjabi House
1998
Deepavali
2007
Madhuram
2021
Kalyanaraman
2002
Father's Day
2012
Vishudhan
2013
Kaliyattam
1997
Husbands in Goa
2012
Marudhamalai
2007
Jan-e-Man
2021
Dear Students
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Honey Bee
2013
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam
2020
Kshanam
2021
Kadhaveedu
2013
Aagathan
2010
Chanthupottu
2005
Engal Anna
2004
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
2013
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela
2017
Kaalai
2008
April Fool
2010
Surrender
2025
Best Actor
2010
Cobra
2012
Arayannangalude Veedu
2000
Anwar
2010
Thalappavu
2008
God's Own Country
2014
Dum
2016
Doctor Love
2011
Akkaldhamayile Pennu
2015
Kanmadam
1998
Rameswaram
2007
Shikkar
2010
Oram Po
2007
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan
2014
Chunkzz
2017
Thelivu
2019
Bombay March 12
2011
Panthayakozhi
2007
Happy Journey
2014
Maad Dad
2013
Mazha
2000
The Don
2006
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
2017
Daya
1998
Ormacheppu
1998
Ozhimuri
2012
Asurakulam
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Anthony Yaar?
2009
Randam Bhavam
2001
Shutter
2012
32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam
2015
Taanakkaran
2022
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
2019
Chettayees
2012
Chandi Veeran
2015
Pothan Vava
2006
Vellaripravinte Changathi
2011
Tsunami
2021
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu
2017
Oruvan
2006
Panthrand
2022
Anveshanam
2020
Face Off
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One Man Show
2001
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran
2018
Unnathangalil
2001
Unnam
2012
Abhiyum Njanum
2013
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
2013
Time
2007
Ayal
2013
Oru Ronaldo Chithram
2025
Checkmate
2024
Thommanum Makkalum
2005
Sisterleaf
2019
Chandragiri
2018
Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu
2001
Thottappan
2019
Pulival Kalyanam
2003
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
2012
Mahadev Ka Gorakhpur
2024
Tournament
2010
Swargathekkal Sundaram
2015
Antony
2018
Colony
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French Viplavam
2018
God Father
2020
Dear Vaappi
2023
Viyuham
2022
Mattancherry
2018
Silencer
2020
Ente Hridayathinte Udama
2002
Ee Nadu Ennalevare
2001
Singaari Bolona
2003
Madurai Veeran
2007
Jananayakan
1999
