Mohanlal
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Cheppu
Ramachandran
1987
Film
Patriot
Col. Rahim Naik
2026
Film
Changatham
S T Daniel
1983
Film
Drama
Rajagopal
2018
Film
Jailer 2
Mathew
2026
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
Balakrishnan
1985
Ram Part II
Film
Aa Divasam
1982
Film
Drishyam 3
Georgekutty
2026
Film
Khalifa
Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali
2026
Series
Manorathangal
Vaappootty
2024
Film
Bro Daddy
John Kattadi
2022
Film
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Shambhu
1986
Film
Sanchari
Dr. Shekhar
1981
Film
Vietnam Colony
G Krishnamoorthy
1992
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
Pauly
1986
Vazhiyorakazchakal
Raghavan / Antony Issac
1987
Film
Udayon
Shooranad Pappoyi / Shooranad Kunju
2005
Series
Lal Salam
Self - Host
2017
Film
Vasantha Sena
Devan
1985
Film
Manu Uncle
Himself (Cameo)
1988
Film
Lal Americayil
Vinod
1989
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
Sukumaran Thampi
1983
Film
Padayani
Rameshan
1986
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum
Army Commander
1982
Film
Vellanakalude Naadu
C. Pavithran Nair
1988
Film
Loham
Raju / Rajeev Sathyamoorthy
2015
Film
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
Film
Spadikam
Aadu Thoma / Thomas Chacko
1995
Film
Oothikachiya Ponnu
Nandan
1981
Film
Unnaipol Oruvan
I. G. Raghavan Maraar
2009
Film
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Vasu
1983
Film
Jailer
Mathew
2023
Film
Asthram
Das
1983
Film
Anubandham
Bhaskaran
1985
Film
Kattathe Kilikkoodu
Unni Krishnan
1983
Film
Innathe Chintha Vishayam
Gopakumar
2008
Film
Engane Nee Marakkum
Shambu
1983
Film
Sradha
Ganga Prasad IPS
2000
Film
Dhanya
1981
Kaaliya Mardhanam
Johnny
1982
Film
Thenmavin Kombath
Manikyan
1994
Film
Snehaveedu
Ajayan
2011
Film
Red Wine
ACP Ratheesh Vasudevan
2013
Mulamoottil Adima
Adima Kannu / Mulamoottil Adima
1985
Film
Odiyan
'Odiyan' Manikyan
2018
Film
Unaru
Ramu
1984
Film
Udayananu Tharam
Udayabhanu
2005
Film
China Town
Mathukutty / Xavier
2011
Film
Kurishuyudham
Johnny
1984
Arabikkadal
1983
Kuyiline Thedi
Thampurankutty
1983
Film
Adwaytham
Shivaprasad
1991
Film
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
Ramu
1983
Film
Marakkillorikkalum
Murali
1983
Film
Sreekrishna Parunthu
Kumaran Thampi
1984
Film
Iniyenkilum
Ravi
1983
Film
Koothara
Siren Semiramis Aegean Derketo/Ustaad Saali
2014
Aattakalasham
Babu
1983
Film
Lokpal
Nandagopalan / Lokpal
2013
Uyarum Njan Nadake
Darappan
1985
Film
Kelkatha Sabdam
Babu
1982
Film
Aakasha Mittayee
Narrator (Voice)
2017
Film
Shikkar
Balaraman
2010
Film
Flash
Dr. Mithun Madhavan
2007
Film
Ninnishtam Ennishtam
Srikuttan / Sriettan
1986
Film
Njan Onnu Parayatte
Shekharankutty
1982
Film
Pakshe
Balachandra Menon
1994
Film
Kilichundan Mampazham
Abdul Khader
2003
Guru Dakshina
Minister Prabhakaran
1983
Film
Kalippattam
Venu
1993
Film
Paavam Poornima
1984
Film
Padayottam
Kannan
1982
Film
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Achu
1989
Itha Innu Muthal
Mohanlal
1984
Film
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
Gopalakrishna Panikkar
1986
Film
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Film
Guru
Raghuraman
1997
Film
Koodum Thedi
Peter
1985
Film
Adiverukal
Balakrishnan
1986
Film
Sesham Kazhchayil
Police Inspector
1983
Film
Thakilu Kottampuram
Paul
1981
Thenum Vayambum
Varma
1981
Film
Abhayam Thedi
Appu
1986
Film
Naaduvazhikal
Arjun
1989
Onnanu Nammal
Nanda Gopal
1984
Film
Kamaladalam
Nandagopal
1992
Film
Douthyam
Capt. Roy Jacob Thomas
1989
Bhookambam
Raghu
1983
Film
The Prince
Jeeva
1996
Film
Kurukkante Kalyanam
Sainaba's Husband
1982
Film
Arhatha
Devaraj
1990
Photographer
Dijo
2006
Film
His Highness Abdullah
Abdullah / Ananthan Namboothiri
1990
Omanikkan Ormavaikkan
1985
Film
Adhipan
Advt. Shyam Prakash
1989
Vanitha Police
1984
Film
Panchagni
Rashid
1986
Film
Karimpin Poovinakkare
Bhadran
1985
Film
Adimakal Udamakal
Mohan Cheriyan
1987
Film
Naayakan
Krishnadas
1985
Film
Lakshmana Rekha
Sudhakaran Nair
1984
Film
Kanmadam
Vishwanathan
1998
Film
January Oru Orma
Raju
1987
Film
Ladies & Gentleman
Chandrabose
2013
Film
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Himself
2013
Film
Ente Katha
Ramesh
1983
Film
Achaneyanenikkishtam
Mahadevan
2001
Film
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Govindan Kutty
1997
Film
Yuvajanotsavam
Jayan
1986
Film
Mukham
Hariprasad
1990
Film
Gandharvam
Samuel Alexander
1993
Film
Life Is Beautiful
Vinayachandran
2000
Film
Aadhipathyam
Mohan
1983
Film
Kilikkonchel
Ratheesh
1984
Film
Kariyilakkattu Pole
Inspector Achuthankutty
1986
Film
Vishnulokam
Vishnu
1991
Film
Bharatham
Gopinathan
1991
Film
Naanayam
Babu
1983
Film
Hello Madras Girl
Lal
1983
Film
Aryan
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1988
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide
Rajendran
1984
Film
Run Baby Run
Venu
2012
Film
Kolakkomaban
Gopi
1983
Film
Ennum Eppozhum
Vineeth N Pillai
2015
Film
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
Vinu
1982
Film
No. 20 Madras Mail
Tony Kurushingal
1990
Film
Pinnilavu
Raghu
1983
Thiranottam
Kuttappan
1978
Film
Akkare Akkare Akkare
Ramdas
1990
Film
A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam
Cosmic Creator (Voice)
2024
Film
Thavalam
1983
Film
Paradesi
Valiyakath Moosa
2007
Film
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Sreekumar
1984
Film
Appu
Appukuttan
1990
Film
Namukku Parkkan
Narrator (voice)
2012
Film
Angadikkappurathu
Babu
1985
Film
Aduthaduthu
Vishnu Mohan
1984
Film
Varnapakittu
Sunny Palamatom
1997
Film
Aham
Sidharthan
1992
Film
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Inspector Devodas
1986
Film
Moonnam Mura
Ali Imran
1988
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
Diwakaran
1986
Pop Carn
Vikramaditya
2003
Film
Orkkapurathu
Freddy
1988
Film
Thudakkam
2026
Kandu Kandarinju
Krishnanunny
1985
Film
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
Dr. P. Madhavankutty
1986
Film
Peruchazhi
Jagannathan
2014
Film
Sukhamo Devi
Sunny
1986
Geetham
Jagadeesh Nair
1986
Film
Manichitrathazhu
Dr. Sunny Joseph
1993
Film
Drishyam 2
Georgekutty
2021
Film
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
Balagopalan
1986
Film
Unnathangalil
Rakshakan
2001
Film
Soorya Gayathri
Dr. Balasubrahmaniam
1992
Film
Dare Devil
Film
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
Vinayan
1984
Film
Vetta
Balan
1984
Film
Uyarangalil
P.K. Jayarajan
1984
Film
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
Kishore
1982
Film
Drishyam
Georgekutty
2013
Ivide Thudangunnu
Krishnakumar
1984
Film
Pakal Nakshatrangal
Sidharthan
2008
Film
Janakan
Surya Narayanan
2010
Film
Ulsavapittennu
Rajan
1989
Film
Neram Pularumbol
Godfree
1986
Film
Nirnayam
Dr. Roy Mathews
1995
Film
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
Siva Subrahmanya Iyyar
1998
Film
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
Surendran
1982
Film
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
Eby Abraham
1987
Film
Sarvakalashala
Lal
1987
Film
Wanted
Narayana Swamy
2004
Film
Bha. Bha. Ba.
Ghilli Bala "Balettan"
2025
Film
Sobharaj
Shobharaj/Dharmaraj
1986
Film
Malaikottai Vaaliban
Malaikottai Vaaliban
2024
Film
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Film
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
Gopalakrishnan
1984
Film
Rasam
Himself
2015
Pathamudayam
Jayamohan
1985
Film
Love
Mohan Nair
2004
Film
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku
Alex
1983
Agnidevan
Aniyankuttan (Ravi Varma)
1995
Film
Mr. Fraud
Bhai Ji / John Cliff / Sivaram
2014
Film
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
P. Madhavan Nair
2011
Film
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Nithin
1985
Film
Kunjattakilikal
Balakrishnan
1986
Film
Butterflies
Prince Menon
1993
Film
Mizhineerppoovukal
Richard
1986
Film
Appunni
Menon Mash
1984
Film
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
Appu
1987
Film
Company
Commissioner Veerappalli Srinivasan
2002
Series
Patriot Legends Hangout
Mohanlal
2026
Madrasile Mon
1982
Film
Athimanoharam
T.S. Lovelajan
2026
Film
Hridayapoorvam
Sandeep Balakrishnan
2025
Film
Thanmathra
Rameshan
2005
Film
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
Kunjali Marakkar IV
2021
Film
Ente Entethu Mathram
Mr. Menon
1986
Film
Dhruvasangamam
Shankarankutty
1981
Film
L2: Empuraan
Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi-Ab'raam
2025
Film
Uncle Bun
Charlie Chacko
1991
Film
Vrusshabha
2025
Film
Naseema
Saithali
1983
Film
Pulimurugan
'Puli' Murugan
2016
Film
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984
Film
Twenty 20
Devaraja Prathapa Varma
2008
Film
Kannappa
Kirata
2025
Film
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal
Vishnu Thomas
1985
Film
Harikrishnans
Adv. Harikrishnan (Krishnan)
1998
Film
Pingami
Captain Vijay Menon
1994
Film
Nedumkandam Miracle
Film
Baba Kalyani
ACP Baba Kalyani
2006
Film
Lucifer
Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi-Ab'raam
2019
Film
Rajashilpi
Shambu
1992
Film
Janatha Garage
Satyam
2016
Film
Aye Auto
Sudhi
1990
Film
Dasharatham
Rajiv Menon
1989
Film
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
Mukundan K. Kartha
1988
Film
Iruvar
Anandan
1997
Film
Lailaa O Lailaa
Jayamohan (Agent X)
2015
Film
Gu
Narrator (Voice)
2024
Film
Chithram
Vishnu
1988
Pahalgam
Film
Thudarum
Shanmughan
2025
Film
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
Barroz
2024
Film
Vasthuhara
Venu
1991
Film
Yoddha
Thaipparambil Ashokan Menon
1992
Film
Tezz
Shivan Menon
2012
Priyadharshan 100
Film
Njan Piranna Naattil
Inspector Rajasekharan
1985
Film
C/O Saira Banu
Peter George (Voice)
2017
Film
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
Narrator
2009
Film
Kaalapani
Govardhan Menon
1996
Lucifer 3
Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi Ab'raam
Untitled Krishand - Mohanlal Movie
Film
Football
Balakrishnan
1982
Film
Pavithram
Unnikrishnan
1994
Film
Halla Bol
Himself (uncredited)
2008
Film
Jilla
Siva
2014
Film
Kaappaan
Chandrakanth Varma
2019
Film
Kayamkulam Kochunni
Ithikkara Pakki
2018
Film
Chandralekha
Appukuttan Nair
1997
Film
Ittymaani: Made In China
Ittimaani
2019
Film
Sadayam
Sathyanathan
1992
Film
Aaraattu
Neyyattinkara Gopan / Suryachandra Lal (Fake) / Agent X
2022
Film
Ividam Swargamanu
Mathews
2009
Film
Kakkakuyil
Sivaraman
2001
Film
Aakasha Gopuram
Albert Samson
2008
Film
Ram Part I
Ram Mohan IPS
Film
Kandahar
Major Mahadevan
2010
Film
Nadodikkattu
Dasan
1987
Film
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
Sagar Alias "Jacky"
2009
Film
Thoovanathumbikal
Jayakrishnan
1987
Film
Villain
Mathew Manjooran
2017
Film
Haiwaan
2026
Film
Monster
Lucky Singh
2022
Film
Chotta Mumbai
Vasco da Gama
2007
Film
Ravanaprabhu
Mangalassery Neelakandan / M.N. Karthikeyan
2001
Film
Aaram Thamburan
Kanimangalam Jagannathan Thampuran (Aaraam Thampuran)
1997
Film
Neru
Vijay Mohan
2023
Film
Tiyaan
The Voice of Time (voice)
2017
Film
Hallo
Adv. Sivaraman Nambiar
2007
Film
Big Brother
Sachidanandhan
2020
Film
Bhagavan
Dr. Balagopal
2009
Film
Christian Brothers
Christi Varghese Mappila / Sherson
2011
Film
Midhunam
Sethumadhavan
1993
Film
Vanaprastham
Kunhikuttan
1999
Film
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Venugopal
1986
Film
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Sethu (Ram Singh)
1986
Film
Grandmaster
Chandrashekhar
2012
Film
L367
Film
Vandanam
Unnikrishnan
1989
Film
Devasuram
Mangalassery Neelakantan
1993
Film
Oppam
Jayaraman
2016
Film
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Inspector Narsimha
2007
Film
Indrajaalam
Kannan Nair
1990
Film
Mythri
Mahadev Godke
2015
Film
Casanovva
Casanovva
2012
Film
12th Man
Chandrashekhar
2022
Film
Picket 43
Narrator
2015
Film
Kilukkam
Joji
1991
Film
Thandavam
Kasinathan
2002
Film
Chandrolsavam
Chirakkal Shreehari
2005
Film
Rock N' Roll
Chandramouli
2007
Film
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Film
Praja
Zakkir Ali Hussain
2001
Film
Vamanapuram Bus Route
Lever Johny
2004
Film
Balettan
Athaniparambil Balachandran Menon (Balettan)
2003
Film
Devadoothan
Vishal Krishnamoorthy
2000
Film
Keerthi Chakra
Major Mahadevan
2006
Film
Padamudra
Soap Kuttappan and Maathu Pandaaram (Dual roles)
1988
Film
Pathonpatham Noottandu
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Film
Rasathanthram
Premachndran
2006
Film
Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer
Film
Alibhai
Anwar Ali/Ali Bhai
2007
Film
Rangam
Appunni
1985
Film
Pranayam
Mathews
2011
Film
College Kumaran
Canteen Kumaran
2008
Film
Velipadinte Pusthakam
Prof. Michael Idikkula
2017
Film
Spirit
Raghunandan
2012
Film
Mr. Brahmachari
Ananthan Thampi
2003
Film
Bhramaram
Sivankutty/Jose/Vishnu
2009
Film
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
Vidyasagar (Sagar Kottappuram)
1998
Film
1971: Beyond Borders
Major Mahadevan / Colonel Sahadevan
2017
Film
Varavelpu
Murali
1989
Film
Aamayum Muyalum
Narrator (voice)
2014
Film
Gandeevam
Boat Man (Cameo)
1994
Film
Narasimham
Poovalli Induchoodan
2000
Film
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Joji
2006
Film
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
Solomon
1986
Film
Ulladakkam
Dr. Sunny
1991
Film
Lal Salam
Netturan
1990
Film
Gopura Vasalile
Special Appearance
1991
Film
Alexander The Great
Alexander Varma
2010
Film
Vismayathumbathu
Sreekumar
2004
Film
Season
Jeevan / Uncle
1989
Film
Aadhi
Himself
2018
Film
Chenkol
Sethu Madhavan
1993
Wilson Periera
All Characters (Voice)
2010
Film
Thalavattam
Vinod
1986
Film
Natturajavu
Pulikkattil Charlie
2004
Film
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
Ulahannan
2017
Film
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
Narendran
1980
Film
Summer in Bethlehem
Niranjan (Guest Role)
1998
Film
Manamantha
Sai Ram
2016
Film
Minnaram
Bobby
1994
Film
Avidathepole Ivideyum
Sukumaran
1985
Film
Olympian Anthony Adam
SP Chakkamoottil Antony Varghese IPS (Olympian Anthony Adam)
1999
Film
Naran
Mullankolli Velayudhan
2005
Film
Kireedam
Sethu Madhavan
1989
Film
Mahasamudram
Isahak
2006
Film
Onnaman
Ravisankar
2002
Film
Pattanapravesham
Ramdas / Dasan
1988
Film
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
Telephone Uncle
1986
Film
Alone
Kalidas
2023
Film
Thazhvaram
Balan
1990
Film
Akkare
Sudhan
1984
Film
Aakrosam
Mohanachandran
1982
Film
Kanal
John David
2015
Film
Dhanam
Sivasankaran Nair
1991
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
Ananthu
1991
Film
Ahimsa
Mohan
1981
Film
Maanthrikam
Maj. Stephen Ronald (Alby)
1995
Film
Madambi
Puthanveetil Gopalakrishna Pillai
2008
Film
Boeing Boeing
Shyam
1985
Film
Angel John
Angel John
2009
Untitled Blessy - Mohanlal Movie
Film
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu
Hariharan Pillai
2003
Film
Oru Naal Varum
Kulappulli Sukumaran / DYSP Nandhakumar
2010
Film
Mampazhakkalam
Puramanayil Chandran
2004
Film
Adiyozhukkukal
Gopi
1984
Film
Ustaad
Parameswaran (Ustaad)
1999
Film
Irupatham Noottandu
Sagar Alias Jacky
1987
Film
Chathurangam
Attipraickal Jimmy Jacob
2002
Film
Idanilangal
1985
Film
Guruji Oru Vakku
Unni
1985
Film
Maya Mayooram
Narendran (Appu) and Krishnan Unni (Unni)
1993
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Film
Athirathram
Prasad
1984
Film
Geethanjali
Dr. Sunny Joseph
2013
Film
Deshadanakkili Karayarilla
Harisankar
1986
Untitled Anoop Menon - Mohanlal Movie
Film
Mizhikal Sakshi
Syed Ahmed
2008
Film
Manasariyathe
Mammootty
1984
Film
Abhimanyu
Harikrishnan
1991
Film
Ariyaatha Veethikal
1984
Film
Kurukshetra
Colonel Mahadevan
2008
Film
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
Anil Kumar
1984
Film
Himavahini
Paappi
1983
Film
Amrutham Gamaya
Dr. P. K. Haridas
1987
Film
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
Current Hamsa
1985
Film
Enikkum oru Divasam
Babu
1982
Film
Vadakkumnadhan
Prof. Iringannoor Bharatha Pisharadi
2006
Untitled Mohanlal - Sathyan Anthikad Film
Ayitham
Shankaran
1988
Film
Nadodi
Sachidanandan / Balakrishnan Bhagavathar
1992
Film
Red Chillies
Oyyarath Magaranth Ramanathan (O.M.R)
2009
Film
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Narayanankutty
1985
Film
Anuragi
Shamu
1988
Film
Nieraali
Sunny George
2018
Film
Karmayodha
Madhava Menon/Mad Maddy
2012
Film
Attimari
Shan
1981
Film
Vartha
Vasu
1986
Film
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
Mahendra Varma
1987
Film
Rajavinte Makan
Vincent Gomes
1986
Film
Kaveri
1986
Film
Oppam Oppathinoppam
1986
Film
Thirakal
James George
1984
Film
100 Years of Chrysostom
2018
L365
Film
Nimishangal
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