Lal
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), 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).
Filmography(5)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Star Drama | 10 May 2024 | Pandian | Hit |
 RDX: Robert Dony Xavier Action | 25 Aug 2023 | Phillip | Released |
 Ponniyin Selvan: Part II Action | 28 Apr 2023 | Malayaman | Released |
 Helen Drama | 15 Nov 2019 | Paul | Hit |
 Pulimurugan Action | 7 Oct 2016 | Balaraman | Released |
Career Timeline
5 films · Debut 2016
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Lal – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Lal is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 5 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Lal has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Nahas Hidayath, Mani Ratnam, Elan. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Lal has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Drama, Action, Adventure, Romance, History, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Lal made their film debut in 2016 with the film Pulimurugan. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Lal's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Lal
How many films has Lal acted in?▼
Lal has been part of 5 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Drama, Romance, Action.
What is Lal's most popular film?▼
Lal's notable films include "Star", "RDX: Robert Dony Xavier", "Ponniyin Selvan: Part II". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Lal's role in Indian cinema?▼
Lal works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Paul Michael (born December 2, 1958), better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distrib...
When did Lal debut in Indian?▼
Lal made their Indian debut in 2016 with the film "Pulimurugan".
What genres has Lal worked in?▼
Lal has worked in Drama (4 films), Action (3 films), Adventure (2 films), Romance (1 film), History (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their film career.