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Lal

Actor/Director/Producer
Biography:  Lal is a prominent film actor Malayalam Film Industry.Also known for his best-known films like Salt n Pepper, and Thalappavu. Apart from acting in Malayalam film, he also appeared in Tamil and Telugu film industries. He entered the film industry as a mimicry artist and later started directing films with his childhood friend Siddique. He is a well-known director for films like Ramji Rao Speaking, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Cobra and many more. Besides acting and directing films, he is also a producer for movies like Thommanum Makkalum, Panthaya Kozhi, Kalyanaraman, and Thenkasipattanam.   Personal Life M.P.Michael also known as Lal, who is the brother of Alex Paul, is a well-known music director. He married Nancy and they have two children, Lal Junior and Monica Paul. Career Life Lal entered the film industry as a mimicry artist. He actively participated in stage performances along with his friend Siddhique before came to the industry. Later he joined hands with Siddique and started film direction together. They were associated with  Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu directed by Fazil in 1984. The team also cast many superstars like Mohanlal and  Mammotty in their films. In 1992, they wrote and directed theVietnam Colony film', starring Mohanlal, Kanaka, and  Innocent in the lead roles. The film was average successful, later it was remade in Tamil with Prabhu in the lead role under the same title. After then,  the film Kabooliwala was released in 1994 and was a huge hit movie in Malayalam Cinema.  Siddique and Lal's duo is one of the best combinations of Malayalam cinema's all-time hits and evergreen comedies like Ramji Rao Speaking, In Harihar Nagar, and Godfather. Later Lal became directed movies independently. The films like 2 Harihar Nagar, In Ghost  House Inn, Cobra and Tournament were directed by Lal in his career life. Other than directing films, he is also an actor in his best-known films like Kaliyattam, Ozhimuri, Thalappavu, Salt N Pepper, etc. Being an actor, he also played vital roles in the Tamil films like Sultan and Karnan. Awards He has received many several awards for his incredible performance in the industry. In 2012, he won the National Film Award for Special Mention Category for Ozhimuri. And he also won Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor for Thalappavu, Ayal, and Zachariayude Garbinikal.
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Lal Movies

Movies Director Release Date
Tamil
as Actor
Vignesh Menon Nov 2025
Malayalam
as Actor
T K Rajeev Kumar 12 Dec 2024
Tamil
as Actor
Gokul 25 Jan 2024
Malayalam
as Actor
Ahammed Khabeer 20 Jun 2024

Lal: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

About Lal

Name Lal
Profession(s) Main Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Screenplay

Other Profession
Date Of Birth 02 Dec 1958
Age 66
Birth Place Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
Current Residence Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
Religion Christian
Nationality Indian
Height 192 cm
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Hobbies Singing

Lal Family

Father M. A. Paul
Mother Philomina
Sibling Alex Paul
Spouse Nancy Paul
Children Jean Paul Lal (Son ), Monica Paul(Daughter)

Lal Education

Education Qualification Graduation
College(s) Mahatma Gandhi College
School(s)

Lal Net Worth

Net Worth 5 Million

Lal Debut Movies

Malayalam Kaliyattam

Lal Famous For

Lal Unknown Facts

  • Lal made his debut with the film Kaliyattam, directed by Jayaraj in 1997.
  • In his first film, he played an antagonist role opposite actor Suresh Gopi.
  • Lal is the father of director Jean Paul Lal.
  • Lal launched his film production and distribution company in 2000.
  • He won his first State film award for outstanding actor in the film 'Thalappavu' in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lal

  • The age of Lal in the 2024 was 66.

  • The Lal's was born in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala.

  • The DOB for Lal was 02 Dec 1958.

  • The Lal is approximately 192 cm tall.

  • The most recent movies for Lal is Singapore Saloon.

  • Lal is best known for the films thalappavu and Ayal.

  • Lal made his debut with the film Kaliyattam, directed by Jayaraj in 1997. and In his first film, he played an antagonist role opposite actor Suresh Gopi..

  • The Lal had 5 Million's worth of wealth.

  • Asurakulam were Lal's upcoming films.

  • Kaliyattam was Lal first movie in Malayalam

  • The Lal Instagram account is lal_director.

  • Lal's next feature film with Vignesh Menon.

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