Mohanlal
Known for Acting · 393 credits
- Born
- 1960-05-21 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Elanthoor, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair · Lal · മോഹന്ലാല് · Lalettan · மோகன்லால் · موهنلال
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (389)
Drishyam 3
2026
as Georgekutty
Patriot
2026
as Col. Rahim Naik
Jailer
2023
as Mathew
Drishyam 2
2021
as Georgekutty
Drishyam
2013
as Georgekutty
Lucifer
2019
as Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi-Ab'raam
Thudarum
2025
as Shanmughan
Jailer 2
2026
as Mathew
Hridayapoorvam
2025
as Sandeep Balakrishnan
L2: Empuraan
2025
as Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi-Ab'raam
Bha. Bha. Ba.
2025
as Ghilli Bala "Balettan"
A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam
2024
as Cosmic Creator (Voice)
Kannappa
2025
as Kirata
Pavithram
1994
as Unnikrishnan
Bro Daddy
2022
as John Kattadi
Big Brother
2020
as Sachidanandhan
Vrusshabha
2025
Iruvar
1997
as Anandan
Manichitrathazhu
1993
as Dr. Sunny Joseph
Khalifa
2026
as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali
Tiyaan
2017
as The Voice of Time (voice)
Janatha Garage
2016
as Satyam
Thalavattam
1986
as Vinod
Pulimurugan
2016
as 'Puli' Murugan
Neru
2023
as Vijay Mohan
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021
as Kunjali Marakkar IV
Kilukkam
1991
as Joji
Jilla
2014
as Siva
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
2024
as Barroz
Company
2002
as Commissioner Veerappalli Srinivasan
Chithram
1988
as Vishnu
Thoovanathumbikal
1987
as Jayakrishnan
Mr. Fraud
2014
as Bhai Ji / John Cliff / Sivaram
Oppam
2016
as Jayaraman
12th Man
2022
as Chandrashekhar
Aaraattu
2022
as Neyyattinkara Gopan / Suryachandra Lal (Fake) / Agent X
Ravanaprabhu
2001
as Mangalassery Neelakandan / M.N. Karthikeyan
Odiyan
2018
as 'Odiyan' Manikyan
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011
as P. Madhavan Nair
Devadoothan
2000
as Vishal Krishnamoorthy
Aaram Thamburan
1997
as Kanimangalam Jagannathan Thampuran (Aaraam Thampuran)
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988
as C. Pavithran Nair
Ennum Eppozhum
2015
as Vineeth N Pillai
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989
as Achu
Thudakkam
2026
Narasimham
2000
as Poovalli Induchoodan
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986
as Sethu (Ram Singh)
Nadodikkattu
1987
as Dasan
Kaappaan
2019
as Chandrakanth Varma
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015
as Jayamohan (Agent X)
Halla Bol
2008
as Himself (uncredited)
Loham
2015
as Raju / Rajeev Sathyamoorthy
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
as Himself
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
as Sagar Alias "Jacky"
Chandrolsavam
2005
as Chirakkal Shreehari
Kaalapani
1996
as Govardhan Menon
Ittymaani: Made In China
2019
as Ittimaani
Yoddha
1992
as Thaipparambil Ashokan Menon
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Harikrishnans
1998
as Adv. Harikrishnan (Krishnan)
Pattanapravesham
1988
as Ramdas / Dasan
Twenty 20
2008
as Devaraja Prathapa Varma
Sradha
2000
as Ganga Prasad IPS
Vandanam
1989
as Unnikrishnan
Koothara
2014
as Siren Semiramis Aegean Derketo/Ustaad Saali
Tezz
2012
as Shivan Menon
Rasathanthram
2006
as Premachndran
Alexander The Great
2010
as Alexander Varma
Kayamkulam Kochunni
2018
as Ithikkara Pakki
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006
as Joji
Kamaladalam
1992
as Nandagopal
Monster
2022
as Lucky Singh
Dasharatham
1989
as Rajiv Menon
Thanmathra
2005
as Rameshan
Pathonpatham Noottandu
2022
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Moonnam Mura
1988
as Ali Imran
Varavelpu
1989
as Murali
Vishnulokam
1991
as Vishnu
Thandavam
2002
as Kasinathan
Maya Mayooram
1993
as Narendran (Appu) and Krishnan Unni (Unni)
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999
as SP Chakkamoottil Antony Varghese IPS (Olympian Anthony Adam)
Appu
1990
as Appukuttan
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
2007
as Inspector Narsimha
Sadayam
1992
as Sathyanathan
Mr. Brahmachari
2003
as Ananthan Thampi
Wilson Periera
2010
as All Characters (Voice)
Madambi
2008
as Puthanveetil Gopalakrishna Pillai
Love
2004
as Mohan Nair
Midhunam
1993
as Sethumadhavan
Chandralekha
1997
as Appukuttan Nair
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
as Narrator
Panchagni
1986
as Rashid
Butterflies
1993
as Prince Menon
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008
as Syed Ahmed
Christian Brothers
2011
as Christi Varghese Mappila / Sherson
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986
as Shambhu
Gandeevam
1994
as Boat Man (Cameo)
Run Baby Run
2012
as Venu
Angel John
2009
as Angel John
Guru
1997
as Raghuraman
Adhipan
1989
as Advt. Shyam Prakash
Natturajavu
2004
as Pulikkattil Charlie
Irupatham Noottandu
1987
as Sagar Alias Jacky
Unnathangalil
2001
as Rakshakan
Lal Salam
1990
as Netturan
Paradesi
2007
as Valiyakath Moosa
Athimanoharam
2026
as T.S. Lovelajan
Indrajaalam
1990
as Kannan Nair
Rangam
1985
as Appunni
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
as Manikyan
Baba Kalyani
2006
as ACP Baba Kalyani
Alone
2023
as Kalidas
Mythri
2015
as Mahadev Godke
Padamudra
1988
as Soap Kuttappan and Maathu Pandaaram (Dual roles)
Bharatham
1991
as Gopinathan
Peruchazhi
2014
as Jagannathan
Lucifer 3
as Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi Ab'raam
China Town
2011
as Mathukutty / Xavier
Ulsavapittennu
1989
as Rajan
Soorya Gayathri
1992
as Dr. Balasubrahmaniam
About 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. H… With 393 credits spanning from 1978 to 2027, Mohanlal has appeared in 389 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Mohanlal Movies
- Drishyam 3 (2026) — as Georgekutty
- Patriot (2026) — as Col. Rahim Naik
- Jailer (2023) — as Mathew
- Drishyam 2 (2021) — as Georgekutty
- Drishyam (2013) — as Georgekutty
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