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).
Known For
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Malayaman
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
(2023)
Phillip
Saaho
(2019)
Ibrahim
Star
(2024)
Pandian
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Malayaman
Full Filmography
Acting
Kaliyattam
(1997)
Paniyan
Punjabi House
(1998)
Sikkandar Singh
Kanmadam
(1998)
Johny
Daya
(1998)
Kombanali
Ormacheppu
(1998)
Jeevan George
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
(1999)
Parthan
Friends
(1999)
Self
Arayannangalude Veedu
(2000)
Sukumaran
Thenkasipattanam
(2000)
Dasappan
Mazha
(2000)
Chandran
Ee Nadu Ennalevare
(2001)
Unnathangalil
(2001)
Randam Bhavam
(2001)
Mohammad Ibrahim
One Man Show
(2001)
Harinarayanan
Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu
(2001)
Gowrishankar
Ente Hridayathinte Udama
(2002)
Pavitran
Kalyanaraman
(2002)
Thekkedathu Achuthankutty
Kannaki
(2002)
Manickam
Pulival Kalyanam
(2003)
Karunan
Singaari Bolona
(2003)
Engal Anna
(2004)
Black
(2004)
David Carlos Padaveedan
Chathikkatha Chanthu
(2004)
Ravikumar
Sandakozhi
(2005)
Kasi
Thommanum Makkalum
(2005)
Sathyan
Chanthupottu
(2005)
Divakaran
The Don
(2006)
Baba
Oruvan
(2006)
Bharathan
Khatarnak
(2006)
Smuggler Don
The Don
(2006)
Kasim Baba
Annavaram
(2006)
Puranapool Ganga
Deepavali
(2007)
Chidambaram
Marudhamalai
(2007)
Aalwar
(2007)
Rock N' Roll
(2007)
Violinist Issac
Rameswaram
(2007)
Oram Po
(2007)
Bigil
Before the Rains
(2007)
Rajat
Time
(2007)
Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
Panthayakozhi
(2007)
Raghavan
Madurai Veeran
(2007)
Mayandi
Thalappavu
(2008)
S. Raveendran Pillai
Kaalai
(2008)
Jeeva
Twenty 20
(2008)
Adv. Radhakrishnan
Thoranai
(2009)
Chennai Police Commissioner
Anthony Yaar?
(2009)
Michael
Best Actor
(2010)
Shaji
Anwar
(2010)
Bapu
Aagathan
(2010)
Maj. George Joseph
April Fool
(2010)
Dr. Mohana Chandran
Shikkar
(2010)
Dancer Eldho Aashaan
Tournament
(2010)
Narrator (voice)
Salt N' Pepper
(2011)
Kalathil Parambil Kalidasan
Bombay March 12
(2011)
Payyans
(2011)
John
Vellaripravinte Changathi
(2011)
Himself
Ozhimuri
(2012)
Thanupillai / Sivanpillai
Husbands in Goa
(2012)
Sunny
Cobra
(2012)
Kari
Chettayees
(2012)
John
Shutter
(2012)
Rasheed
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu
(2012)
Ottappalam Unni
Unnam
(2012)
Sunny
Vishudhan
(2013)
Pokkiriyachan
10:30 AM Local Call
(2013)
The Caller
Ayal
(2013)
Gurudasan
Honey Bee
(2013)
Michael Punyalan
Kadhaveedu
(2013)
Major Frederick Mukundan
Sringaravelan
(2013)
Yesudas
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
(2013)
Zacharia
Kutti Puli
(2013)
Arjunan
Idukki Gold
(2013)
Behnnan
Maad Dad
(2013)
Palachottil Geevargees Kuriyakose Isow
Buddy
(2013)
Michael Dominic Savio
Abhiyum Njanum
(2013)
Nandan Menon
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
(2013)
Isaac Newton
God's Own Country
(2014)
Muhammed
Happy Journey
(2014)
Gopikrishnan
Hi I'm Tony
(2014)
Tony Kurishingal
Iyobinte Pusthakam
(2014)
Iyob
32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam
(2015)
Ravi / R.K.Varma
Chandi Veeran
(2015)
Thamarai's father
King Liar
(2016)
Anand Varma
Pulimurugan
(2016)
Balaraman
Dum
(2016)
Xavier
Kappiri Thuruthu
(2016)
Kadalakka Ustad
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela
(2017)
Chacko
Fukri
(2017)
Ali Fukri
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
(2017)
Michael Punyalan
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu
(2017)
Oru Cinemakkaran
(2017)
Victor
Chunkzz
(2017)
Varkichan
Honey Bee 2.5
(2017)
Self
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
(2017)
Abu Musaliyar Mowlavi
Seemaraja
(2018)
Karikkada / Kaathadi Kannan
Mattancherry
(2018)
Antony
(2018)
Chandragiri
(2018)
Raghavan Master
Iblis
(2018)
Shreedharan
Sandakozhi 2
(2018)
Kasi (Koti) (Special Appearance)
French Viplavam
(2018)
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran
(2018)
Joseph
And The Oscar Goes To...
(2019)
Shivakumar
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
(2019)
Issac Kombana
Sisterleaf
(2019)
Azhagan
Thottappan
(2019)
Anthraper
Saaho
(2019)
Ibrahim
Thelivu
(2019)
Helen
(2019)
Paul
Thakkol
(2019)
God Father
(2020)
Marudhu Singam
Anveshanam
(2020)
Dr Faris
Silencer
(2020)
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam
(2020)
Karnan
(2021)
Yeman
Sulthan
(2021)
Mansoor Bhai
Black Coffee
(2021)
Kalidas
Kala
(2021)
Ravi
Tsunami
(2021)
Nizhal
(2021)
Viswanathan
Jan-e-Man
(2021)
Kochukunju Kochaappan
Madhuram
(2021)
Dr . Rajesh
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Malayaman
Mahaveeryar
(2022)
Rudra Mahaveera Ugrasena Maharaja
Taanakkaran
(2022)
Eshwaramurthi
Panthrand
(2022)
Peelu
Vichithram
(2022)
Alexander
Viyuham
(2022)
The Warriorr
(2022)
Kumarappa
Veera Simha Reddy
(2023)
Siddappa
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
(2023)
Phillip
Dear Vaappi
(2023)
Basheer
2018
(2023)
Mathachan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Malayaman
Maamannan
(2023)
Sindhanai Rajan
Tamil Kudimagan
(2023)
Sudalaiyandi
Nadikar
(2024)
Singapore Saloon
(2024)
Checkmate
(2024)
Don
Mahadev Ka Gorakhpur
(2024)
Star
(2024)
Pandian
Directing
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
(1984)
Assistant Director
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
(1987)
Script Supervisor
Ramji Rao Speaking
(1989)
Director
In Harihar Nagar
(1990)
Director
Godfather
(1991)
Director
Vietnam Colony
(1992)
Director
Kabuliwala
(1993)
Director
Manichitrathazhu
(1993)
Second Unit Director
2 Harihar Nagar
(2009)
Director
In Ghost House Inn
(2010)
Director
Tournament
(2010)
Director
Cobra
(2012)
Director
King Liar
(2016)
Director
Tsunami
(2021)
Director
Writing
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
(1986)
Writer
Nadodikkattu
(1987)
Story
Kathanayagan
(1988)
Original Story
Ramji Rao Speaking
(1989)
Writer
In Harihar Nagar
(1990)
Writer
Arangetra Velai
(1990)
Original Story
Godfather
(1991)
Writer
Makkal Mahathmyam
(1992)
Writer
Kabuliwala
(1993)
Writer
Vietnam Colony
(1994)
Original Story
Mannar Mathai Speaking
(1995)
Writer and Story
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Original Story
Hulchul
(2004)
Original Story
Dhol
(2007)
Original Story
2 Harihar Nagar
(2009)
Writer
In Ghost House Inn
(2010)
Writer
Tournament
(2010)
Writer
Cobra
(2012)
Writer
King Liar
(2016)
Writer
Honey Bee 2.5
(2017)
Writer
Tsunami
(2021)
Story, Screenplay, and Lyricist
Gol Gappe
(2023)
Story
Production
Hitler
(1996)
Producer
Friends
(1999)
Producer
Thenkasipattanam
(2000)
Producer
Kalyanaraman
(2002)
Producer
Black
(2004)
Producer
Chathikkatha Chanthu
(2004)
Producer
Thommanum Makkalum
(2005)
Producer
Chanthupottu
(2005)
Producer
2 Harihar Nagar
(2009)
Producer
Tournament
(2010)
Producer
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
(2017)
Producer
Honey Bee 2.5
(2017)
Producer
Sound