Acting

Lal

Born December 2, 1958 · Kochi, Kerala, India (age 67)

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 after…

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Bison Kaalamaadan

Bison Kaalamaadan · 2025

Bison Kaalamaadan

MovieDramaAction

A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.

Saaho

MovieActionAdventure

A battle for power ensues as warring gangters thrive to gain possession of a "black box" that can make them richer than they already are, and an undercover cop intervenes with the help of his sharp intellect and an instinct to kill.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I · 2022

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

MovieActionAdventure

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

Robinhood

Robinhood · 2025

Ram, a modern-day Robin Hood, is a master thief who unexpectedly finds himself switching sides. When fate forces him to become the personal security officer for Neera, a rollercoaster ride of action, comedy, and unexpected twists follows.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II · 2023

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

MovieActionAdventure

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

Hera Pheri

Hera Pheri · 2000

MovieComedyCrime

Two tenants and a landlord, in desperate need of money, chance upon a ransom call via a cross connection. They hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves.

2018

MovieThrillerAction

A disaster film set during the 2018 Kerala Floods where people from all walks of life faced catastrophic consequences and put in collective efforts to survive the calamity.

They Call Him OG

They Call Him OG · 2025

They Call Him OG

MovieActionThriller

Trained to fight in Japan, a man's peaceful life in exile abruptly ends when trouble pulls him back to Mumbai to help those he swore to protect.

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Bison Kaalamaadan

Bison Kaalamaadan · 2025

Bison Kaalamaadan

MovieDramaAction

A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.

Kandasamy

Saaho

MovieActionAdventure

A battle for power ensues as warring gangters thrive to gain possession of a "black box" that can make them richer than they already are, and an undercover cop intervenes with the help of his sharp intellect and an instinct to kill.

Ibrahim

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I · 2022

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

MovieActionAdventure

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

Malayaman

Robinhood

Robinhood · 2025

Ram, a modern-day Robin Hood, is a master thief who unexpectedly finds himself switching sides. When fate forces him to become the personal security officer for Neera, a rollercoaster ride of action, comedy, and unexpected twists follows.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II · 2023

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

MovieActionAdventure

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

Malayaman

Hera Pheri

Hera Pheri · 2000

MovieComedyCrime

Two tenants and a landlord, in desperate need of money, chance upon a ransom call via a cross connection. They hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves.

Original Story

2018

MovieThrillerAction

A disaster film set during the 2018 Kerala Floods where people from all walks of life faced catastrophic consequences and put in collective efforts to survive the calamity.

Mathachan

They Call Him OG

They Call Him OG · 2025

They Call Him OG

MovieActionThriller

Trained to fight in Japan, a man's peaceful life in exile abruptly ends when trouble pulls him back to Mumbai to help those he swore to protect.

Ibrahim

Ramji Rao Speaking

Ramji Rao Speaking · 1989

Ramji Rao Speaking

MovieDramaComedy

The story revolves around three unemployed people who get involved in a kidnapping saga due to a case of mistaken identity.

Director

Honey Bee

Honey Bee · 2013

MovieActionComedy

The movie revolves around two friends (Sebastian and Angel) who suddenly discover their love for each other. They elope on the eve of the girl's marriage, much to the chagrin of her brothers. The film essays the lovers' struggle for survival.

Michael Punyalan

Kathanayagan

Kathanayagan · 1988

MovieComedyDrama

Mani and Ramani, two poor men, plan to go to Dubai in order to earn money. But they land in trouble when a gangster thinks they are detectives and decides to kill them.

Original Story

Idukki Gold

Idukki Gold · 2013

The film narrates the story of a few high-school friends getting back together after a long time.

Behnnan

Vietnam Colony

Vietnam Colony · 1992

MovieDramaComedy

Krishnamurthy is appointed by a real estate company to vacate Vietnam Colony, a place buzzing with illegal and antisocial elements.

Director

Manichitrathazhu

Manichitrathazhu · 1993

Manichitrathazhu

MovieHorrorComedy

A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following which seemingly supernatural events begin to happen.

Second Unit Director

Leader

MovieActionDrama

An ordinary man becomes trapped between warring criminal factions and law enforcement, forcing him to use his wits to survive while shielding his loved ones from the deadly crossfire that threatens to consume them all.

Sathyamoorthy

Surrender

Surrender · 2025

MovieCrimeDrama

The story unfolds Five days prior during election season, where a police team and a notorious gangster are significantly affected by the election. Ultimately, the narrative leads to a decisive resolution of their conflict with many twists, turns, and emotions.

Periyasamy

One Man Show

One Man Show · 2001

MovieDramaComedy

The fate of Jayakrishnan's (Jayaram) life depends on a TV game show. During the show the host pries into Jayakrishnan's past.

Harinarayanan

King Liar

King Liar · 2016

Sathyanarayanan, who has an uncanny talent to deceive people, falls in love with Anjali, an aspiring model. He convinces her that he will help her enter the fashion world using his expertise.

Writer

Husbands in Goa

Husbands in Goa · 2012

Husbands in Goa

The film follows the journey of three young men, who flee from their wives, for a vacation to the international tourist-destination Goa. During the trip, they become friends with an immature youthful older man, who is on the verge of a divorce. The film explores their time in Goa

Sunny

Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu

Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu · 1984

Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu

Kunjoonjamma Thomas is a widow living in the village all by herself. People always make fun of her because she is grumpy and depressed due to the deaths of her husband and her only child. Children irritate her by ringing her door bell and running away. One day, her granddaughter Girly, who she had never met, visits her. Initially, Kunjoonjamma does not like Girly, but they soon become close to each other.

Assistant Director

Chunkzz

Chunkzz · 2017

Final-year mechanical engineering students, Romario, Riyas, Yoodas, and Athmaram, think their lives are miserable since there is not one single girl in their class. Much to their joy, a girl called Riya joins their class and soon becomes friends with the boys. Termed as 'Mech Rani' of the college, all the boys from the mechanical department begin to flirt with her, leading to comical situations.

Varkichan

God's Own Country

God's Own Country · 2014

God's Own Country

MovieThrillerDrama

Manu travels from Dubai to Kochi to attain his goal, without which he will be in trouble. Public prosecutor Mathew Tharakan and taxi driver Muhammed have their own intentions to be pursued as well. Vasudeva Sanal's God's Own Country narrates the story of what happens to the three as they try to reach their destination.

Muhammed

Unnathangalil

Unnathangalil · 2001

Unnathangalil is a 2014 Malayalam film directed by Joemon. The film stars Lal, Manoj K Jayan, Poornima Mohan and Indraja in lead roles.

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran · 2018

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran

MovieComedyDrama

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran is a Malayalam movie starring Balu Varghese and Renji Panicker in prominent roles. It is a comedy drama directed by Mr.Duglus Alfred.

Joseph

Suzhal - The Vortex

Suzhal - The Vortex · 2022

Suzhal - The Vortex

SeriesCrimeMystery

A minor girl goes missing in a small town in Tamilnadu and an investigation follows. A sub inspector investigating a missing girl's case in a uncovers some shocking revelations and dirty truths those threaten to shake up the cultural societal fabric.

Chellapa

Kerala Crime Files

Kerala Crime Files · 2023

Kerala Crime Files

SeriesCrimeMystery

A sex worker's mysterious and gruesome murder in a suburban lodge called "Grand Tourist Home" baffles the police as the only lead they have is a fake address.

CI Kuriyan Avaran

Killer Soup

Killer Soup · 2024

SeriesComedyCrime

Swathi dreams of owning a restaurant. But when a murder derails her plan, she and her lover take an outrageous step — to replace him with her husband.

Lucas Charles