Jean Paul Lal

Lal Jr.
Born
Jean Paul Lal

2 June 1988 (1988-06-02) (age 38)
Kochi, Kerala, India
EducationNew York Film Academy
Occupations
  • Director
  • actor
Years active2013–present
SpouseBlessy Jean (m. 2013; div. 2021)
Parent(s)Lal (father)
Nancy Lal (mother)
RelativesBalu Varghese (cousin)

Jean Paul Lal is an Indian film director and actor who mainly works in the Malayalam film industry. He is the son of actor-director Lal. His directorial debut movie was Honey Bee starring Asif Ali which was a hit. He also played his acting debut as Solomon main villain in the movie Under World. He played a significant role in 2023 Priyadarshan movie Corona Papers.

Personal life

Jean Paul Lal was born to Lal and Nancy on 2 June 1988. He has a younger sister, Monica Lal, who completed her post-graduation studies in London. He studied filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. Jean Paul Lal married Blessy Susan Varghese on 26 December 2013 and they have a son. The couple divorced in 2021.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

As director

YearFilmNotes
2013Debtshort film
Honey Bee
2014Hi I'm Tony
Vekkada Vedishort film
2017Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
2019Driving License
2021Tsunami
2024Nadikar

As actor

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2012CobraArcherycameo in end credits, assistant to Lal
2017Honey Bee 2.5Himself
2019Under WorldSolomon
2023Corona PapersTony
2024Manjummel BoysSiju
2026KarakkamJackson
Balan: The BoyCPO/SI Pavithran K. S.
Sardar 2Airah "Aala", Yogi’s brother.Tamil Film

References

  1. ↑ "ലാല്‍ ജൂനിയര്‍, Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "Jean Paul Lal ( Lal Jr) Married Blessy | Wedding and Reception Photos".
  3. ↑ "Prithviraj to play a car enthusiast in Jean Paul Lal's Driving License". 17 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "New trailer of Shane Nigam's 'Corona Papers' released". English.Mathrubhumi. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "Sushin Shyam collaborates with Vedan for Manjummel Boys first single". Cinema Express. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Sreenath Bhasi's Karakkam gets a release date". Cinema Express. 22 May 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Balan: The Boy on OTT: When and where to catch Chidambaram's latest directorial". Cinema Express. 18 July 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sardar 2 Review: The Spy Who Bored Me". Rediff. Retrieved 11 September 2026.