Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair (born May 21, 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal (Malayalam: മോഹന്‍ലാല്‍) or Lal, is a widely acclaimed Indian film actor and producer, who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He is considered to be one of the finest actors of indian cinema. A four-time National Award winner, he has won two Best Actor Awards, one Special Jury Award and one Award for Best Film (as producer). In 2001 the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema. In 2009, he was granted the rank of honorary Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army Mohanlal is best known for his movie roles of the late 80s and early 90s.

His most notable roles include Solomon in Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal, Dasan in Nadodikkattu, Jayakrishnan in Thoovanathumbikal, Vishnu in Chithram, Sethu Madhavan in Kireedam, Gopi in Bharatham, Mangalassery Neelakandan in Devaasuram, Anand in Iruvar, Kunhikuttan in Vanaprastham, and Thomas "Aadu Thoma" Chacko in Spadikam.