Lalu Alex

Lalu Alex, or Laluchayan if you’re from Kerala and in the know, hails from a Syro-Malabar Catholic Nasrani family out in Piravom. That’s near Muvattupuzha, for those who really want to pin him down on the map. The guy’s been around the Malayalam film scene for ages. He didn’t just stroll in, either—made his debut in the film Thrishna, and honestly, who remembers their first villain role as fondly as he probably does? That’s right, he actually kicked things off playing the bad guy. Imagine that face, all menacing on screen. But here’s the twist—Lalu didn’t get typecast. Nope. He started flexing his comedy chops and suddenly, he’s the supporting actor you’re looking out for in every other film. The range is wild: one moment he’s making you squirm, the next he’s cracking wise and stealing the scene with some classic comic timing. That versatility is why he’s managed to stick around and keep popping up in all sorts of roles people probably never saw coming when he first hit the big screen. Back in 2004, he snagged the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Manjupoloru Penkutty. Not just a shiny trophy for the shelf, but proof that the dude can actually walk the walk. From villain to comic relief to heartfelt support—Lalu Alex has done the rounds and then some. He’s basically a staple in Malayalam cinema, and you can bet he’s not done yet.