Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair known mononymously as Mohanlal is an Indian actor, producer and singer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema. He made his acting debut in the unreleased movie Thiranottam (1978), which was followed by a role as the lead antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980, his onscreen debut. Antagonistic parts in several movies followed before Mohanlal established himself as a lead actor playing a wide variety of character types in comedy and action films amongst others. He was labelled a superstar of Malayalam cinema in 1986 after the success of Rajavinte Makan, in which he played an underworld don. Mohanlal became a film producer with the 1990 musical hit His Highness Abdullah and has also acted in a number of Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar, directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices. Mohanlal is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and is a cultural icon in the Indian state of Kerala, where he was elected its most popular individual in a 2006 online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kerala's formation. In 2001, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to Indian cinema. He has won four Indian National Film Awards — two Best Actor Awards, one Special Jury Award for acting, and one Award for Best Film as producer along with six Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor. In 2009, he became the first actor to be given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India and in 2010 received an honorary doctorate from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala.
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Khalifa: The Ruler
2026 · Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali
Jailer 2
2026 · Mathew
Patriot
2026 · Col. Rahim Naik
Manorathangal
2024 · Vaappootty
Jailer
2023 · Mathew
Thudakkam
2026 · Master
Lal Salam
2017 · Self - Host
Drishyam 3
2026 · Georgekutty
Cheppu
1987 · Ramachandran
Drama
2018 · Rajagopal
Changatham
1983 · S T Daniel
Udayon
2005 · Shooranad Pappoyi / Sh...
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981 · Paul
Naaduvazhikal
1989 · Arjun
Oothikachiya Ponnu
1981 · Nandan
Sanchari
1981 · Dr. Shekhar
Panchagni
1986 · Rashid
Soorya Gayathri
1992 · Dr. Balasubrahmaniam
Vrusshabha
2025
Koothara
2014 · Siren Semiramis Aegean...
Bro Daddy
2022 · John Kattadi
Manu Uncle
1988 · Himself (Cameo)
Padayottam
1982 · Kannan
Douthyam
1989 · Capt. Roy Jacob Thomas
Lal Americayil
1989 · Vinod
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990 · Tony Kurushingal
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003 · Abdul Khader
Kolakkomaban
1983 · Gopi
Appu
1990 · Appukuttan
Bha. Bha. Ba.
2025 · Ghilli Bala "Balettan"
Yuvajanotsavam
1986 · Jayan
Kurishuyudham
1984 · Johnny
Aadhipathyam
1983 · Mohan
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986 · Shambhu
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983 · Vasu
Drishyam
2013 · Georgekutty
Ente Katha
1983 · Ramesh
Hello Madras Girl
1983 · Lal
Adimakal Udamakal
1987 · Mohan Cheriyan
Thenmavin Kombath
1994 · Manikyan
The Prince
1996 · Jeeva
L2: Empuraan
2025 · Stephen Nedumpally / K...
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986 · Inspector Devodas
Kamaladalam
1992 · Nandagopal
Butterflies
1993 · Prince Menon
Peruchazhi
2014 · Jagannathan
Wanted
2004 · Narayana Swamy
Koodum Thedi
1985 · Peter
Kilikkonchel
1984 · Ratheesh
Moonnam Mura
1988 · Ali Imran
Marakkillorikkalum
1983 · Murali
Arhatha
1990 · Devaraj
Hridayapoorvam
2025 · Sandeep Balakrishnan
Kunjattakilikal
1986 · Balakrishnan
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013 · Himself
Adiverukal
1986 · Balakrishnan
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982 · Vinu
Varnapakittu
1997 · Sunny Palamatom
Manichitrathazhu
1993 · Dr. Sunny Joseph
Sreekrishna Parunthu
1984 · Kumaran Thampi
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
1983 · Ramu
Aa Divasam
1982
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983 · Police Inspector
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
1987 · Appu
Paavam Poornima
1984
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984 · Sreekumar
Innathe Chintha Vishayam
2008 · Gopakumar
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982 · Babu
Thavalam
1983
Pakshe
1994 · Balachandra Menon
Vietnam Colony
1992 · G Krishnamoorthy
Naayakan
1985 · Krishnadas
His Highness Abdullah
1990 · Abdullah / Ananthan Na...
Engane Nee Marakkum
1983 · Shambu
Loham
2015 · Raju / Rajeev Sathyamo...
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009 · I. G. Raghavan Maraar
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990 · Kadathanadan Ambadi
January Oru Orma
1987 · Raju
Sobharaj
1986 · Shobharaj/Dharmaraj
Kannappa
2025 · Kirata
Guru
1997 · Raghuraman
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997 · Govindan Kutty
Kariyilakkattu Pole
1986 · Inspector Achuthankutt...
Kattathe Kilikkoodu
1983 · Unni Krishnan
Angadikkappurathu
1985 · Babu
Snehaveedu
2011 · Ajayan
Spadikam
1995 · Aadu Thoma / Thomas Ch...
Thudarum
2025 · Shanmughan
Lucifer
2019 · Stephen Nedumpally / K...
Naseema
1983 · Saithali
C/O Saira Banu
2017 · Peter George (Voice)
Unnathangalil
2001 · Rakshakan
Asthram
1983 · Das
Run Baby Run
2012 · Venu
Red Wine
2013 · ACP Ratheesh Vasudevan
Odiyan
2018 · 'Odiyan' Manikyan
Padayani
1986 · Rameshan
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982 · Shekharankutty
Aham
1992 · Sidharthan
Shikkar
2010 · Balaraman
Aaraattu
2022 · Neyyattinkara Gopan /...
Janakan
2010 · Surya Narayanan
Sradha
2000 · Ganga Prasad IPS
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995 · Thacholi Varghese Chek...
Unaru
1984 · Ramu
Kanmadam
1998 · Vishwanathan
Aakasha Mittayee
2017 · Narrator (Voice)
Uyarangalil
1984 · P.K. Jayarajan
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021 · Kunjali Marakkar IV
A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam
2024 · Cosmic Creator (Voice)
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989 · Achu
Ennum Eppozhum
2015 · Vineeth N Pillai
Athimanoharam
2026 · T.S. Lovelajan
Lokpal
2013 · Nandagopalan / Lokpal
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986 · Balagopalan
Aryan
1988 · Devanarayanan Nambooth...
Dhruvasangamam
1981 · Shankarankutty
Janatha Garage
2016 · Satyam
Adhipan
1989 · Advt. Shyam Prakash
Kalippattam
1993 · Venu
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983 · Alex
Anubandham
1985 · Bhaskaran
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986 · Gopalakrishna Panikkar
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987 · Eby Abraham
Drishyam 2
2021 · Georgekutty
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988 · C. Pavithran Nair
Namukku Parkkan
2012 · Narrator (voice)
Dhanya
1981
Mukham
1990 · Hariprasad
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990 · Ramdas
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
1982 · Kishore
Patriot Legends Hangout
2026 · Mohanlal
China Town
2011 · Mathukutty / Xavier
Achaneyanenikkishtam
2001 · Mahadevan
Paradesi
2007 · Valiyakath Moosa
Alibhai
2007 · Anwar Ali/Ali Bhai
Adwaytham
1991 · Shivaprasad
Vasantha Sena
1985 · Devan
Karimpin Poovinakkare
1985 · Bhadran
Pinnilavu
1983 · Raghu
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
1986 · Dr. P. Madhavankutty
Flash
2007 · Dr. Mithun Madhavan
Iniyenkilum
1983 · Ravi
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984 · Gopalakrishnan
Lakshmana Rekha
1984 · Sudhakaran Nair
Pathonpatham Noottandu
2022 · Self - Narrator (voice...
Naanayam
1983 · Babu
Vetta
1984 · Balan
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008 · Sidharthan
Ninnishtam Ennishtam
1986 · Srikuttan / Sriettan
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009 · Sagar Alias "Jacky"
Ulsavapittennu
1989 · Rajan
Udayananu Tharam
2005 · Udayabhanu
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986 · Richard
Vishnulokam
1991 · Vishnu
Ladies & Gentleman
2013 · Chandrabose
Mr. Fraud
2014 · Bhai Ji / John Cliff /...
Iruvar
1997 · Anandan
Life Is Beautiful
2000 · Vinayachandran
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011 · P. Madhavan Nair
Bharatham
1991 · Gopinathan
Aduthaduthu
1984 · Vishnu Mohan
Kaalapani
1996 · Govardhan Menon
Ente Entethu Mathram
1986 · Mr. Menon
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984 · Vinayan
Uncle Bun
1991 · Charlie Chacko
Sarvakalashala
1987 · Lal
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Jilla
2014 · Siva
Company
2002 · Commissioner Veerappal...
Kaveri
1986 · Balachandran Nair
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998 · Siva Subrahmanya Iyyar
Appunni
1984 · Menon Mash
Halla Bol
2008 · Himself (uncredited)
Orkkapurathu
1988 · Freddy
Neram Pularumbol
1986 · Godfree
Sukhamo Devi
1986 · Sunny
Twenty 20
2008 · Devaraja Prathapa Varm...
Chotta Mumbai
2007 · Vasco da Gama
Pulimurugan
2016 · 'Puli' Murugan
Summer in Bethlehem
1998 · Niranjan (Guest Role)
Abhayam Thedi
1986 · Appu
Love
2004 · Mohan Nair
Gandharvam
1993 · Samuel Alexander
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984
Praja
2001 · Zakkir Ali Hussain
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
1985 · Vishnu Thomas
Rasam
2015 · Himself
Kurukkante Kalyanam
1982 · Sainaba's Husband
Aaram Thamburan
1997 · Kanimangalam Jagannath...
Midhunam
1993 · Sethumadhavan
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
1982 · Surendran
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
2024 · Barroz
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
1985 · Nithin
Kaappaan
2019 · Chandrakanth Varma
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Ittymaani: Made In China
2019 · Ittimaani
Chandralekha
1997 · Appukuttan Nair
Tezz
2012 · Shivan Menon
Big Brother
2020 · Sachidanandhan
Oppam
2016 · Jayaraman
Baba Kalyani
2006 · ACP Baba Kalyani
Rajashilpi
1992 · Shambu
Gu
2024 · Narrator (Voice)
12th Man
2022 · Chandrashekhar
L367
—
Neru
2023 · Vijay Mohan
Thoovanathumbikal
1987 · Jayakrishnan
Nedumkandam Miracle
—
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006 · Joji
Nirnayam
1995 · Dr. Roy Mathews
Kakkakuyil
2001 · Sivaraman
Natturajavu
2004 · Pulikkattil Charlie
Madambi
2008 · Puthanveetil Gopalakri...
Yoddha
1992 · Thaipparambil Ashokan...
Tiyaan
2017 · The Voice of Time (voi...
Malaikottai Vaaliban
2024 · Malaikottai Vaaliban
Aamayum Muyalum
2014 · Narrator (voice)
Narasimham
2000 · Poovalli Induchoodan
Mythri
2015 · Mahadev Godke
Kireedam
1989 · Sethu Madhavan
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009 · Narrator
Christian Brothers
2011 · Christi Varghese Mappi...
Rasathanthram
2006 · Premachndran
Thandavam
2002 · Kasinathan
Kayamkulam Kochunni
2018 · Ithikkara Pakki
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999 · SP Chakkamoottil Anton...
Vanaprastham
1999 · Kunhikuttan
Kilukkam
1991 · Joji
Thalavattam
1986 · Vinod
Chandrolsavam
2005 · Chirakkal Shreehari
Harikrishnans
1998 · Adv. Harikrishnan (Kri...
Keerthi Chakra
2006 · Major Mahadevan
Manamantha
2016 · Sai Ram
Devadoothan
2000 · Vishal Krishnamoorthy
Dasharatham
1989 · Rajiv Menon
Bhagavan
2009 · Dr. Balagopal
Indrajaalam
1990 · Kannan Nair
Rock N' Roll
2007 · Chandramouli
Monster
2022 · Lucky Singh
Picket 43
2015 · Narrator
Nadodikkattu
1987 · Dasan
Chenkol
1993 · Sethu Madhavan
Football
1982 · Balakrishnan
Oppam Oppathinoppam
1986
Ividam Swargamanu
2009 · Mathews
Alone
2023 · Kalidas
Maanthrikam
1995 · Maj. Stephen Ronald (A...
Aye Auto
1990 · Sudhi
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008 · Syed Ahmed
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015 · Jayamohan (Agent X)
Grandmaster
2012 · Chandrashekhar
Thanmathra
2005 · Rameshan
College Kumaran
2008 · Canteen Kumaran
Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer
—
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986 · Solomon
Red Chillies
2009 · Oyyarath Magaranth Ram...
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
2017 · Ulahannan
Vasthuhara
1991 · Venu
Alexander The Great
2010 · Alexander Varma
Sadayam
1992 · Sathyanathan
Chathurangam
2002 · Attipraickal Jimmy Jac...
Vismayathumbathu
2004 · Sreekumar
Pingami
1994 · Captain Vijay Menon
Abhimanyu
1991 · Harikrishnan
Boeing Boeing
1985 · Shyam
Spirit
2012 · Raghunandan
1971: Beyond Borders
2017 · Major Mahadevan / Colo...
Hallo
2007 · Adv. Sivaraman Nambiar
Devasuram
1993 · Mangalassery Neelakant...
Angel John
2009 · Angel John
Aakasha Gopuram
2008 · Albert Samson
Villain
2017 · Mathew Manjooran
Vandanam
1989 · Unnikrishnan
Kurukshetra
2008 · Colonel Mahadevan
Kandahar
2010 · Major Mahadevan
Velipadinte Pusthakam
2017 · Prof. Michael Idikkula
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
2007 · Inspector Narsimha
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988 · Mukundan K. Kartha
Ravanaprabhu
2001 · Mangalassery Neelakand...
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
2003 · Hariharan Pillai
Ram Part I
— · Ram Mohan IPS
Dhanam
1991 · Sivasankaran Nair
Chithram
1988 · Vishnu
Season
1989 · Jeevan / Uncle
Rajavinte Makan
1986 · Vincent Gomes
Nadodi
1992 · Sachidanandan / Balakr...
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998 · Vidyasagar (Sagar Kott...
Avidathepole Ivideyum
1985 · Sukumaran
Irupatham Noottandu
1987 · Sagar Alias Jacky
Casanovva
2012 · Casanovva
Ulladakkam
1991 · Dr. Sunny
Ariyaatha Veethikal
1984
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985 · Unni
Gandeevam
1994 · Boat Man (Cameo)
Balettan
2003 · Athaniparambil Balacha...
Anuragi
1988 · Shamu
Padamudra
1988 · Soap Kuttappan and Maa...
Varavelpu
1989 · Murali
Athirathram
1984 · Prasad
Lal Salam
1990 · Netturan
Idanilangal
1985
Vamanapuram Bus Route
2004 · Lever Johny
Naran
2005 · Mullankolli Velayudhan
Pavithram
1994 · Unnikrishnan
Karmayodha
2012 · Madhava Menon/Mad Madd...
Thazhvaram
1990 · Balan
Rangam
1985 · Appunni
Ustaad
1999 · Parameswaran (Ustaad)
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980 · Narendran
Geethanjali
2013 · Dr. Sunny Joseph
Pattanapravesham
1988 · Ramdas / Dasan
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
1987 · Mahendra Varma
Mampazhakkalam
2004 · Puramanayil Chandran
Maya Mayooram
1993 · Narendran (Appu) and K...
Amrutham Gamaya
1987 · Dr. P. K. Haridas
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986 · Telephone Uncle
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986 · Sethu (Ram Singh)
Minnaram
1994 · Bobby
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
1985 · Current Hamsa
Adiyozhukkukal
1984 · Gopi
Onnaman
2002 · Ravisankar
Nimishangal
1986 · Murali
Mr. Brahmachari
2003 · Ananthan Thampi
Mahasamudram
2006 · Isahak
Njan Piranna Nattil
1985 · Inspector Rajasekharan
Kanal
2015 · John David
Deshadanakkili Karayarilla
1986 · Harisankar
Vadakkumnadhan
2006 · Prof. Iringannoor Bhar...
Oru Naal Varum
2010 · Kulappulli Sukumaran /...
Himavahini
1983 · Paappi
Ahimsa
1981 · Mohan
Pranayam
2011 · Mathews
Gopura Vasalile
1991 · Special Appearance
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
1984 · Anil Kumar
Bhramaram
2009 · Sivankutty/Jose/Vishnu
Thirakal
1984 · James George
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982 · Babu
Jeevante Jeevan
1985 · Jayan
Aadhi
2018 · Himself
Nieraali
2018 · Sunny George
Manasariyathe
1984 · Mammootty
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
1986 · Venugopal
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
1985 · Narayanankutty
Attimari
1981 · Shan
Akkare
1984 · Sudhan
Vartha
1986 · Vasu
Aakrosam
1982 · Mohanachandran
Bigg Boss
2018 · Self - Host
100 Years of Chrysostom
2018