Mohanlal
Acting
Born May 21, 1960 · Elanthoor, Kerala, India
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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Thudakkam
2026
Khalifa Part 1
2026
Jailer 2
2026
Patriot
2026
Drishyam 3
2026
Vrusshabha
2025
Bha. Bha. Ba.
2025
Hridayapoorvam
2025
Kannappa
2025
Thudarum
2025
L2: Empuraan
2025
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
2024
A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam
2024
Malaikottai Vaaliban
2024
Neru
2023
Jailer
2023
Alone
2023
Monster
2022
Pathonpatham Noottandu
2022
12th Man
2022
Aaraattu
2022
Bro Daddy
2022
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021
Drishyam 2
2021
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Big Brother
2020
Kaappaan
2019
Ittymaani: Made In China
2019
Lucifer
2019
Odiyan
2018
Drama
2018
Kayamkulam Kochunni
2018
Nieraali
2018
100 Years of Chrysostom
2018
Aadhi
2018
Villain
2017
Velipadinte Pusthakam
2017
Tiyaan
2017
1971: Beyond Borders
2017
C/O Saira Banu
2017
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
2017
Pulimurugan
2016
Oppam
2016
Janatha Garage
2016
Manamantha
2016
Kanal
2015
Loham
2015
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015
Ennum Eppozhum
2015
Mythri
2015
Rasam
2015
Picket 43
2015
Aamayum Muyalum
2014
Peruchazhi
2014
Koothara
2014
Mr. Fraud
2014
Jilla
2014
Drishyam
2013
Geethanjali
2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
Ladies & Gentleman
2013
Red Wine
2013
Lokpal
2013
Karmayodha
2012
Run Baby Run
2012
Namukku Parkkan
2012
Spirit
2012
Grandmaster
2012
Tezz
2012
Casanovva
2012
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011
Christian Brothers
2011
Snehaveedu
2011
Pranayam
2011
China Town
2011
Kandahar
2010
Shikkar
2010
Oru Naal Varum
2010
Alexander The Great
2010
Wilson Periera
2010
Janakan
2010
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
Angel John
2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Unnaipol Oruvan
2009
Bhramaram
2009
Bhagavan
2009
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
Red Chillies
2009
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008
Kurukshetra
2008
Aakasha Gopuram
2008
Madambi
2008
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008
Twenty 20
2008
Innathe Chintha Vishayam
2008
College Kumaran
2008
Halla Bol
2008
Flash
2007
Rock N' Roll
2007
Paradesi
2007
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
2007
Alibhai
2007
Hallo
2007
Chotta Mumbai
2007
Baba Kalyani
2006
Photographer
2006
Mahasamudram
2006
Keerthi Chakra
2006
Vadakkumnadhan
2006
Rasathanthram
2006
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006
Thanmathra
2005
Naran
2005
Udayon
2005
Reflections
2005
Chandrolsavam
2005
Udayananu Tharam
2005
Mampazhakkalam
2004
Natturajavu
2004
Love
2004
Wanted
2004
Vismayathumbathu
2004
Vamanapuram Bus Route
2004
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
2003
Balettan
2003
Kilichundan Mampazham
2003
Mr. Brahmachari
2003
Pop Carn
2003
Chathurangam
2002
Thandavam
2002
Onnaman
2002
Company
2002
Unnathangalil
2001
Achaneyanenikkishtam
2001
Ravanaprabhu
2001
Praja
2001
Kakkakuyil
2001
Devadoothan
2000
Sradha
2000
Life Is Beautiful
2000
Narasimham
2000
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999
Ustaad
1999
Vanaprastham
1999
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998
Summer in Bethlehem
1998
Kanmadam
1998
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
Harikrishnans
1998
Aaram Thamburan
1997
Guru
1997
Chandralekha
1997
Varnapakittu
1997
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Iruvar
1997
The Prince
1996
Kaalapani
1996
Agnidevan
1995
Maanthrikam
1995
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Spadikam
1995
Nirnayam
1995
Gandeevam
1994
Pakshe
1994
Minnaram
1994
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
Pavithram
1994
Pingami
1994
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Gandharvam
1993
Butterflies
1993
Chenkol
1993
Midhunam
1993
Kalippattam
1993
Maya Mayooram
1993
Devasuram
1993
Vietnam Colony
1992
Nadodi
1992
Soorya Gayathri
1992
Yoddha
1992
Rajashilpi
1992
Sadayam
1992
Aham
1992
Kamaladalam
1992
Adwaytham
1991
Kilukkam
1991
Uncle Bun
1991
Abhimanyu
1991
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991
Ulladakkam
1991
Vasthuhara
1991
Gopura Vasalile
1991
Vishnulokam
1991
Bharatham
1991
Dhanam
1991
Lal Salam
1990
Indrajaalam
1990
Mukham
1990
Arhatha
1990
Aye Auto
1990
Appu
1990
Thazhvaram
1990
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
His Highness Abdullah
1990
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990
Ulsavapittennu
1989
Dasharatham
1989
Lal Americayil
1989
Kireedam
1989
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989
Adhipan
1989
Vandanam
1989
Naaduvazhikal
1989
Season
1989
Varavelpu
1989
Douthyam
1989
Chithram
1988
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988
Moonnam Mura
1988
Aryan
1988
Anuragi
1988
Padamudra
1988
Pattanapravesham
1988
Manu Uncle
1988
Ayitham
1988
Orkkapurathu
1988
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988
Amrutham Gamaya
1987
Vazhiyorakazchakal
1987
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
1987
Cheppu
1987
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
1987
January Oru Orma
1987
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
1987
Irupatham Noottandu
1987
Nadodikkattu
1987
Sarvakalasala
1987
Adimakal Udamakal
1987
Thoovanathumbikal
1987
Sobharaj
1986
Padayani
1986
Thalavattam
1986
Geetham
1986
Oppam Oppathinoppam
1986
Adiverukal
1986
Nimishangal
1986
Rajavinte Makan
1986
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
1986
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
1986
Ente Entethu Mathram
1986
Sukhamo Devi
1986
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
1986
Iniyum Kurukshetrum
1986
Ninnishtam Ennishtam
1986
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Panchagni
1986
Kunjattakilikal
1986
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986
Abhayam Thedi
1986
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986
Yuvajanotsavam
1986
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
1986
Kaveri
1986
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
1986
Neram Pularumbol
1986
Kariyilakkattu Pole
1986
Deshadanakkili Karayarilla
1986
Vartha
1986
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986
Kandu Kandarinju
1985
Uyarum Njan Nadake
1985
Karimpin Poovinakkare
1985
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985
Njan Piranna Naattil
1985
Boeing Boeing
1985
Idanilangal
1985
Mulamoottil Adima
1985
Rangam
1985
Angadikkappurathu
1985
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
1985
Pathamudayam
1985
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
1985
Koodum Thedi
1985
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
1985
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985
Vasantha Sena
1985
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
1985
Omanikkan Ormavaikkan
1985
Jeevante Jeevan
1985
Anubandham
1985
Naayakan
1985
Avidathepole Ivideyum
1985
Onnanu Nammal
1984
Thirakal
1984
Itha Innu Muthal
1984
Uyarangalil
1984
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Akkare
1984
Kurishuyudham
1984
Aduthaduthu
1984
Sreekrishna Parunthu
1984
Vetta
1984
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide
1984
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984
Appunni
1984
Ivide Thudangunnu
1984
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984
Athirathram
1984
Ariyaatha Veethikal
1984
Adiyozhukkukal
1984
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
1984
Vanitha Police
1984
Lakshmana Rekha
1984
Paavam Poornima
1984
Kilikkonchel
1984
Manasariyathe
1984
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984
Unaru
1984
Changatham
1983
Kolakkomaban
1983
Aattakalasham
1983
Asthram
1983
Engane Nee Marakkum
1983
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
Iniyenkilum
1983
Arabikkadal
1983
Kattathe Kilikkoodu
1983
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
1983
Visa
1983
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983
Naanayam
1983
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
1983
Pinnilavu
1983
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
1983
Ente Katha
1983
Aadhipathyam
1983
Thavalam
1983
Guru Dakshina
1983
Naseema
1983
Himavahini
1983
Kuyiline Thedi
1983
Hello Madras Girl
1983
Bhookambam
1983
Aa Divasam
1982
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
1982
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982
Aakrosam
1982
Madrasile Mon
1982
Padayottam
1982
Kaaliya Mardhanam
1982
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982
Kurukkante Kalyanam
1982
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
1982
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
1982
Football
1982
Ahimsa
1981
Oothikachiya Ponnu
1981
Thenum Vayambum
1981
Dhruvasangamam
1981
Attimari
1981
Dhanya
1981
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
Sanchari
1981
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980
Thiranottam
1978