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).
Acted in 167
2020s
- 2028
They Call Him OG 2
Ibrahim
- 2026
Many Many Happy Returns
Movie
Enemy Of The Smuggler
Movie
- 2025
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal
Alex John
Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu
Bhaskaran
They Call Him OG
Ibrahim
Surrender
Periyasamy
Oru Ronaldo Chithram
Koshy
Nancy Rani
Aakkamparambil Chackochan
Azadi
Shivan
- 2024
Checkmate
David (Bhai)
Star
Pandian
Nadikar
David's co-actor
- 2023
Tamil Kudimagan
Sudalaiyandi
Dear Vaappi
Basheer
Veera Simha Reddy
Siddappa
- 2022
Vichithram
Alexander
Mahaveeryar
Rudra Mahaveera Ugrasena Maharaja
The Warriorr
Kumarappa
Panthrand Twelve
Peelu
Taanakkaran
Eshwaramurthi
Viyuham
Movie
- 2021
Madhuram
Dr . Rajesh
Kshanam
Chandrakumar, a professor
Jan-e-Man
Kochukunju Kochaappan
Nizhal
Viswanathan
Sulthan
Mansoor Bhai
Kala
Ravi
Tsunami
Movie
Black Coffee
Kalidas
- 2020
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam
Chacko
God Father
Marudhu Singam
Anveshanam
Dr Faris
Silencer
Movie
Al Mallu
Father Paul
2010s
- 2019
Thakkol
Movie
Helen
Paul
Thelivu
Khalid
And The Oscar Goes To...
Shivakumar
Sisterleaf
Azhagan
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
Issac Kombana
- 2018
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran
Joseph
French Viplavam
Movie
Sandakozhi 2
Kasi (Koti) (Special Appearance)
Seemaraja
Karikkada / Kaathadi Kannan
Chandragiri
Raghavan Master
Iblis
Shreedharan
Antony
Movie
Mattancherry
Movie
- 2017
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu
Sachi
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela
Chacko
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
Abu Musaliyar Mowlavi
Chunkzz
Varkichan
Oru Cinemakkaran
Victor
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
Michael Punyalan
- 2016
Kappiri Thuruthu
Kadalakka Ustad
Pulimurugan
Balaraman
Dum
Xavier
King Liar
Anand Varma
- 2015
Akkaldhamayile Pennu
Savichan
Chandi Veeran
Thamarai's father
Swargathekkal Sundaram
Maniyan
- 2014
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan
Rajasenan
Hi I'm Tony
Tony Kurishingal
God's Own Country
Muhammed
- 2013
Vishudhan
Pokkiriyachan
Kadhaveedu
Major Frederick Mukundan
Idukki Gold
Behnnan
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
Zacharia
Sringaravelan
Yesudas
Buddy
Michael Dominic Savio
Ayal
Gurudasan
Honey Bee
Michael Punyalan
Kutti Puli
Arjunan
10:30 AM Local Call
The Caller
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
Isaac Newton
Maad Dad
Palachottil Geevargees Kuriyakose Isow
- 2012
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
Ottappalam Unni
Husbands in Goa
Sunny
Ozhimuri
Thanupillai / Sivanpillai
Cobra
Kari
Shutter
Rasheed
Father's Day
Seethalakshmi's Suitor
Unnam
Sunny
- 2011
Salt N' Pepper
Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan
Bombay March 12
Nissar
Payyans
John Varghese
- 2010
Best Actor
Shaji
Anwar
Babu Mather / Babu Sait
Shikkar
Dancer Eldho Aashaan
Penpattanam
CI Antony
April Fool
Dr. Mohana Chandran
Aagathan
Maj. George Joseph
2000s
- 2009
Azhagar Malai
Rathnavelu
Anthony Yaar?
Michael
Thoranai
Chennai Police Commissioner
- 2008
Thalappavu
Constable S. Raveendran Pillai
Aayudham
Sammy Antony Williams
Kaalai
Jeeva
- 2007
Oram Po
Bigil
Rock N' Roll
Violinist Issac
Rameswaram
Vasanthi’s Father
Marudhamalai
Movie
Before the Rains
Rajat
Madurai Veeran
Mayandi
Panthayakozhi
Raghavan
Deepavali
Chidambaram
Aalwar
Movie
- 2006
Annavaram
Puranapool Ganga
Oruvan
Bharathan Aashan
Khatarnak
Smuggler Don
The Don
Kasim Baba
- 2005
Sandakozhi
Kasi
Chanthupottu
Divakaran
Thommanum Makkalum
Sathyan
- 2004
Black
Devin Carlos Padaveedan
Chathikkatha Chanthu
Ravikumar
Engal Anna
Sundaralingam and Veerapandi
- 2003
Pulival Kalyanam
Karunan
- 2002
Kalyanaraman
Thekkedathu Achuthankutty
Kannaki
Manickam
- 2001
One Man Show
Harinarayanan
Randam Bhavam
Mohammad Ibrahim
Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu
Gowrishankar
- 2000
Thenkasipattanam
Dasappan
Mazha
Chandran
Arayannangalude Veedu
Sukumaran
1990s
- 1999
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
Parthan
- 1998
Punjabi House
Sikkandar Singh
Kanmadam
Johny
Daya
Kombanali
Ormacheppu
Jeevan George
- 1997
Kaliyattam
Paniyan
- 1994
Manathe Kottaram
Guest at the wedding
No release date
Colony
Movie
Face Off
Movie
Asurakulam
Movie
Dear Students
Movie
Marshal
Movie
Wrote 22
2020s
- 2023
Gol Gappe
Story
- 2021
Tsunami
Screenplay, Story, Lyricist
2010s
- 2017
Honey Bee 2.5
Writer
- 2016
King Liar
Writer
- 2012
Cobra
Writer
- 2010
Tournament
Writer
In Ghost House Inn
Writer
2000s
- 2009
2 Harihar Nagar
Writer
- 2007
- 2004
- 2000
1990s
- 1995
Mannar Mathai Speaking
Writer, Story
- 1993
Kabuliwala
Writer
- 1992
Vietnam Colony
Writer
Peddarikam
Story
- 1991
Godfather
Writer
- 1990
In Harihar Nagar
Writer
Arangetra Velai
Original Story
1980s
- 1989
Ramji Rao Speaking
Writer
- 1988
Kathanayagan
Original Story
- 1987
Nadodikkattu
Story
- 1986
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Writer
Directed 14
2020s
- 2021
Tsunami
Director
2010s
- 2016
King Liar
Director
- 2012
Cobra
Director
- 2010
Tournament
Director
In Ghost House Inn
Director
2000s
- 2009
2 Harihar Nagar
Director
1990s
- 1993
Manichitrathazhu
Second Unit Director
Kabuliwala
Director
- 1992
Vietnam Colony
Director
- 1991
Godfather
Director
- 1990
In Harihar Nagar
Director
1980s
- 1989
Ramji Rao Speaking
Director
- 1987
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Script Supervisor
- 1984
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Assistant Director
Produced 14
2010s
- 2017
Honey Bee 2.5
Producer
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
Producer
- 2010
Tournament
Producer
2000s
- 2009
2 Harihar Nagar
Producer
- 2006
Pothan Vava
Producer
- 2005
Chanthupottu
Producer
Thommanum Makkalum
Producer
- 2004
Black
Producer
Chathikkatha Chanthu
Producer
- 2002
Kalyanaraman
Producer
- 2000
Thenkasipattanam
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Friends
Producer
- 1997
Superman
Producer
- 1996
Sound 5
2020s
- 2025
2010s
- 2017
Honey Bee 2.5
Playback Singer
- 2016
Dum
Playback Singer
- 2012
2000s
- 2002
Kalyanaraman
Playback Singer
Appearances7
2010s
- 2017
Honey Bee 2.5
Self
- 2011
Vellaripravinte Changathi
Himself
Doctor Love
Himself
- 2010
Tournament
Narrator (Voice)
2000s
- 2006
Pothan Vava
Himself
1990s
- 1999
Friends
Self