Lal
Known for Acting · 172 credits
- Born
- 1958-12-02 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- M. P. Michael · Paul Michael · ലാൽ · லால்
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
TV Shows (4)
Movies (168)
Saaho
2019
as Ibrahim
They Call Him OG
2025
as Ibrahim
Bison Kaalamaadan
2025
as Kandasamy
Robinhood
2025
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
as Malayaman
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
2023
as Phillip
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
as Malayaman
Karnan
2021
as Yeman
They Call Him OG 2
as Ibrahim
Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu
2025
as Bhaskaran
2018
2023
as Mathachan
Sandakozhi
2005
as Kasi
Star
2024
as Pandian
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira
2025
as Mathew Thalachirayil
Sulthan
2021
as Mansoor Bhai
Pulimurugan
2016
as Balaraman
Kadhalikka Neramillai
2025
as Loganathan
Maamannan
2023
as Sindhanai Rajan
Seemaraja
2018
as Karikkada / Kaathadi Kannan
Salt N' Pepper
2011
as Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan
Veera Simha Reddy
2023
as Siddappa
Aalwar
2007
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal
2025
as Alex John
Leader
2026
as Sathyamoorthy
Thoranai
2009
as Chennai Police Commissioner
Marshal
Singapore Saloon
2024
as Chacha
Annavaram
2006
as Puranapool Ganga
Black
2004
as Devin Carlos Padaveedan
Honey Bee 2.5
2017
as Self
Kutti Puli
2013
as Arjunan
Helen
2019
as Paul
The Warriorr
2022
as Kumarappa
Sringaravelan
2013
as Yesudas
Sandakozhi 2
2018
as Kasi (Koti) (Special Appearance)
Tamil Kudimagan
2023
as Sudalaiyandi
Nadikar
2024
as David's co-actor
Iyobinte Pusthakam
2014
as Iyob
Doctor Love
2011
as Himself
Chathikkatha Chanthu
2004
as Ravikumar
Thenkasipattanam
2000
as Dasappan
Friends
1999
as Self
Kappiri Thuruthu
2016
as Kadalakka Ustad
Chunkzz
2017
as Varkichan
King Liar
2016
as Anand Varma
Azadi
2025
as Shivan
Nancy Rani
2025
as Aakkamparambil Chackochan
Black Coffee
2021
as Kalidas
Nizhal
2021
as Viswanathan
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
2019
as Issac Kombana
Oru Cinemakkaran
2017
as Victor
Before the Rains
2007
as Rajat
Mahaveeryar
2022
as Rudra Mahaveera Ugrasena Maharaja
Twenty 20
2008
as Adv. Radhakrishnan
Iblis
2018
as Shreedharan
Khatarnak
2006
as Smuggler Don
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
2017
as Michael Punyalan
Kalyanaraman
2002
as Thekkedathu Achuthankutty
Dear Students
Thakkol
2019
Manathe Kottaram
1994
as Guest at the wedding
Fukri
2017
as Ali Fukri
Idukki Gold
2013
as Behnnan
Kaalai
2008
as Jeeva
And The Oscar Goes To...
2019
as Shivakumar
Buddy
2013
as Michael Dominic Savio
Rock N' Roll
2007
as Violinist Issac
Madhuram
2021
as Dr . Rajesh
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
1999
as Parthan
Kannaki
2002
as Manickam
Engal Anna
2004
as Sundaralingam and Veerapandi
Payyans
2011
as John Varghese
Kala
2021
as Ravi
Honey Bee
2013
as Michael Punyalan
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela
2017
as Chacko
Jan-e-Man
2021
as Kochukunju Kochaappan
The Don
2006
as Kasim Baba
Husbands in Goa
2012
as Sunny
Anveshanam
2020
as Dr Faris
Deepavali
2007
as Chidambaram
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu
2017
Shikkar
2010
as Dancer Eldho Aashaan
Kadhaveedu
2013
as Major Frederick Mukundan
Dum
2016
as Xavier
Punjabi House
1998
as Sikkandar Singh
April Fool
2010
as Dr. Mohana Chandran
Taanakkaran
2022
as Eshwaramurthi
Thelivu
2019
as Khalid
Chanthupottu
2005
as Divakaran
Daya
1998
as Kombanali
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam
2020
as Chacko
Hi I'm Tony
2014
as Tony Kurishingal
One Man Show
2001
as Harinarayanan
Best Actor
2010
as Shaji
Tsunami
2021
Kshanam
2021
as Chandrakumar, a professor
Father's Day
2012
as Seethalakshmi's Suitor
Aagathan
2010
as Maj. George Joseph
Vishudhan
2013
as Pokkiriyachan
Kaliyattam
1997
as Paniyan
32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam
2015
as Ravi / R.K.Varma
Thalappavu
2008
as Constable S. Raveendran Pillai
Vichithram
2022
as Alexander
Marudhamalai
2007
Rameswaram
2007
as Vasanthi’s Father
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
2013
as Zacharia
Akkaldhamayile Pennu
2015
as Savichan
Penpattanam
2010
as CI Antony
Kanmadam
1998
as Johny
Unnathangalil
2001
Anwar
2010
as Babu Mather / Babu Sait
Panthayakozhi
2007
as Raghavan
Oram Po
2007
as Bigil
Asurakulam
Maad Dad
2013
as Palachottil Geevargees Kuriyakose Isow
Thommanum Makkalum
2005
as Sathyan
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
2017
as Abu Musaliyar Mowlavi
Pothan Vava
2006
as Himself
Surrender
2025
as Periyasamy
Randam Bhavam
2001
as Mohammad Ibrahim
About 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),… With 172 credits spanning from 1994 to 2026, Lal has appeared in 168 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Lal Movies
- Saaho (2019) — as Ibrahim
- They Call Him OG (2025) — as Ibrahim
- Bison Kaalamaadan (2025) — as Kandasamy
- Robinhood (2025)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) — as Malayaman
Where to Watch Lal Films
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