Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair known mononymously as Mohanlal is an Indian actor, producer and singer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema. He made his acting debut in the unreleased movie Thiranottam (1978), which was followed by a role as the lead antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980, his onscreen debut. Antagonistic parts in several movies followed before Mohanlal established himself as a lead actor playing a wide variety of character types in comedy and action films amongst others. He was labelled a superstar of Malayalam cinema in 1986 after the success of Rajavinte Makan, in which he played an underworld don. Mohanlal became a film producer with the 1990 musical hit His Highness Abdullah and has also acted in a number of Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar, directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices. Mohanlal is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and is a cultural icon in the Indian state of Kerala, where he was elected its most popular individual in a 2006 online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kerala's formation. In 2001, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to Indian cinema. He has won four Indian National Film Awards — two Best Actor Awards, one Special Jury Award for acting, and one Award for Best Film as producer along with six Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor. In 2009, he became the first actor to be given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India and in 2010 received an honorary doctorate from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala.
393 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 393
Drishyam 3
2026
Patriot
2026
Lal Salam
2017
Jailer
2023
Drishyam 2
2021
Manorathangal
2024
Drishyam
2013
L2: Empuraan
2025
Bha. Bha. Ba.
2025
Hridayapoorvam
2025
Thudarum
2025
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Jailer 2
2026
Kannappa
2025
Vrusshabha
2025
Company
2002
A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam
2024
Jilla
2014
Khalifa
2026
Lucifer
2019
Patriot Legends Hangout
2026
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011
Janatha Garage
2016
Neru
2023
Iruvar
1997
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021
Big Brother
2020
12th Man
2022
Kilukkam
1991
Nadodikkattu
1987
Oppam
2016
Narasimham
2000
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986
Bro Daddy
2022
Aaraattu
2022
Kaalapani
1996
Midhunam
1993
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
Tiyaan
2017
Chandralekha
1997
Christian Brothers
2011
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
2024
Alone
2023
Tezz
2012
Aaram Thamburan
1997
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
Thoovanathumbikal
1987
Geethanjali
2013
Ravanaprabhu
2001
Manamantha
2016
Kireedam
1989
Yoddha
1992
Pranayam
2011
Run Baby Run
2012
Rasathanthram
2006
Sadayam
1992
Pathonpatham Noottandu
2022
Vanaprastham
1999
Halla Bol
2008
Chenkol
1993
Kayamkulam Kochunni
2018
Ittymaani: Made In China
2019
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
2017
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006
Pulimurugan
2016
Thudakkam
2026
Grandmaster
2012
Mr. Fraud
2014
Ninnishtam Ennishtam
1986
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
Madambi
2008
Amrutham Gamaya
1987
Ayitham
1988
Pavithram
1994
Summer in Bethlehem
1998
Thalavattam
1986
Chotta Mumbai
2007
Minnaram
1994
Twenty 20
2008
Praja
2001
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Monster
2022
Boeing Boeing
1985
Devadoothan
2000
Rock N' Roll
2007
Alexander The Great
2010
Chithram
1988
Gandeevam
1994
Aakasha Gopuram
2008
Aye Auto
1990
Lal Salam
1990
Anuragi
1988
Loham
2015
Irupatham Noottandu
1987
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986
Natturajavu
2004
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003
Kaappaan
2019
Padamudra
1988
Thazhvaram
1990
Dhanam
1991
His Highness Abdullah
1990
Kakkakuyil
2001
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Hallo
2007
Keerthi Chakra
2006
Kariyilakkattu Pole
1986
Devasuram
1993
Naran
2005
Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer
—
Vandanam
1989
Peruchazhi
2014
Casanovva
2012
Indrajaalam
1990
Athimanoharam
2026
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998
Aadhi
2018
Innathe Chintha Vishayam
2008
Red Wine
2013
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
1986
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991
Chandrolsavam
2005
Picket 43
2015
Dasharatham
1989
Mampazhakkalam
2004
Bhramaram
2009
Gopura Vasalile
1991
Sukhamo Devi
1986
Odiyan
2018
Thandavam
2002
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009
Avidathepole Ivideyum
1985
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
1985
Aryan
1988
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
2007
Akkare
1984
China Town
2011
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
1986
Angel John
2009
Varavelpu
1989
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
1987
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
1987
Douthyam
1989
Maya Mayooram
1993
Idanilangal
1985
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Sobharaj
1986
Ennum Eppozhum
2015
Vasthuhara
1991
Athirathram
1984
Mr. Brahmachari
2003
Rangam
1985
Manasariyathe
1984
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Padayottam
1982
Aamayum Muyalum
2014
Lucifer 3
—
Ariyaatha Veethikal
1984
Alibhai
2007
Kanal
2015
Moonnam Mura
1988
Spadikam
1995
Varnapakittu
1997
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986
Mythri
2015
Udayananu Tharam
2005
Spirit
2012
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
1986
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988
Uyarangalil
1984
Baba Kalyani
2006
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990
Pattanapravesham
1988
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Thanmathra
2005
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989
Achaneyanenikkishtam
2001
Wanted
2004
Ahimsa
1981
Ulladakkam
1991
Snehaveedu
2011
College Kumaran
2008
Panchagni
1986
Rajashilpi
1992
Nadodi
1992
Vadakkumnadhan
2006
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984
Aakrosam
1982
C/O Saira Banu
2017
Nieraali
2018
Abhayam Thedi
1986
Kandahar
2010
Oru Naal Varum
2010
Paradesi
2007
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984
Guru
1997
Janakan
2010
Vietnam Colony
1992
Uncle Bun
1991
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
Bhagavan
2009
Attimari
1981
Onnaman
2002
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985
Kaveri
1986
Kattathe Kilikkoodu
1983
Ustaad
1999
Adiyozhukkukal
1984
Aham
1992
Kuyiline Thedi
1983
Balettan
2003
Harikrishnans
1998
Udayon
2005
Chathurangam
2002
1971: Beyond Borders
2017
Drama
2018
Koothara
2014
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980
Vasantha Sena
1985
Geetham
1986
Vishnulokam
1991
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
1985
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Velipadinte Pusthakam
2017
Iniyenkilum
1983
Pinnilavu
1983
Malaikottai Vaaliban
2024
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
Mulamoottil Adima
1985
Maanthrikam
1995
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
1985
Cheppu
1987
Kanmadam
1998
Wilson Periera
2010
Sreekrishna Parunthu
1984
Soorya Gayathri
1992
Bharatham
1991
Mahasamudram
2006
Lal Americayil
1989
Dhanya
1981
Namukku Parkkan
2012
Sradha
2000
Shikkar
2010
Pakshe
1994
Ladies & Gentleman
2013
Sarvakalasala
1987
Kurukshetra
2008
Season
1989
Naaduvazhikal
1989
Unaru
1984
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986
Adwaytham
1991
Kamaladalam
1992
Aattakalasham
1983
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986
Padayani
1986
Haiwaan
—
Villain
2017
Gandharvam
1993
Bhookambam
1983
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
Love
2004
Thirakal
1984
Ulsavapittennu
1989
Flash
2007
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
Ivide Thudangunnu
1984
Deshadanakkili Karayarilla
1986
Mukham
1990
January Oru Orma
1987
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
1984
Pop Carn
2003
Adiverukal
1986
Pingami
1994
Itha Innu Muthal
1984
The Prince
1996
Red Chillies
2009
MEGA 158
2027
Angadikkappurathu
1985
Manu Uncle
1988
Vartha
1986
Ente Entethu Mathram
1986
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
2003
Rasam
2015
Appu
1990
Koodum Thedi
1985
Appunni
1984
Life Is Beautiful
2000
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Karmayodha
2012
Himavahini
1983
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985
Nirnayam
1995
Kalippattam
1993
Oppam Oppathinoppam
1986
Asthram
1983
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988
Butterflies
1993
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982
Adhipan
1989
Yuvajanotsavam
1986
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983
Anubandham
1985
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983
Engane Nee Marakkum
1983
Vazhiyorakazchakal
1987
Thenum Vayambum
1981
Thiranottam
1978
Reflections
2005
Sanchari
1981
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
1982
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
1983
Vismayathumbathu
2004
Abhimanyu
1991
Arhatha
1990
Hello Madras Girl
1983
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982
Nimishangal
1986
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide
1984
Aa Divasam
1982
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982
Orkkapurathu
1988
Lakshmana Rekha
1984
Kandu Kandarinju
1985
Paavam Poornima
1984
Naanayam
1983
Photographer
2006
Kolakkomaban
1983
Lokpal
2013
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986
Naayakan
1985
Kurishuyudham
1984
Vamanapuram Bus Route
2004
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
1982
Unnathangalil
2001
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982
100 Years of Chrysostom
2018
Karimpin Poovinakkare
1985
Guru Dakshina
1983
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984
Football
1982
Kurukkante Kalyanam
1982
Rajavinte Makan
1986
Dhruvasangamam
1981
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Jeevante Jeevan
1985
Visa
1983
Ram Part II
—
Madrasile Mon
1982
Vanitha Police
1984
Ram Part I
—
Njan Piranna Naattil
1985
Adimakal Udamakal
1987
Neram Pularumbol
1986
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
Iniyum Kurukshetrum
1986
Agnidevan
1995
Oothikachiya Ponnu
1981
Aduthaduthu
1984
Arabikkadal
1983
Changatham
1983
Aadhipathyam
1983
Kaaliya Mardhanam
1982
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
1983
Untitled Blessy - Mohanlal Movie
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Onnanu Nammal
1984
Naseema
1983
Vetta
1984
Uyarum Njan Nadake
1985
Untitled Anoop Menon - Mohanlal Movie
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Omanikkan Ormavaikkan
1985
Untitled Mohanlal - Dileesh Pothan Film
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Pathamudayam
1985
Kunjattakilikal
1986
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Thavalam
1983
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
1985
Ente Katha
1983
L367
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Untitled Krishand - Mohanlal Movie
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Kilikkonchel
1984
Pahalgam
—
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
Priyadharshan 100
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Untitled Mohanlal - Sathyan Anthikad Film
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Bigg Boss
2018