Lalu Alex (born 30 November 1954) is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in Malayalam films. In a career spanning four decades, he has acted in over 250 films and is known for his comic, antagonistic and character roles.
Alex started his acting career as a supporting actor in the film Ee Ganam Marakkumo in 1978 and associated with notable films in his earlier career including Idi Muzhakkam, Nayattu (directed by Sreekumaran Thampi), Meen, Thushaaram and Thrishna. He has also acted in three Tamil movies.
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Early life and family
Lalu Alex was born as the first of three children of Chandy and Annamma at Piravom, Muvattupuzha Taluk. Lalu Alex has been married to Betty since 1986. They have four children named Ben Lalu Alex, Molamma Lalu Alex, Sen Lalu Alex and Ciya Lalu Alex. Ben acted in the Malayalam movie Orkut Oru Ormakoot.
Career
Lalu Alex started his career in the movie Ee Gaanam Marakkumo in 1978. He was able to work in I. V. Sasi's significant films such as Thrishna, Thusharam, and Ahimsa. His appeared in Sasi's Ee Nadu, playing the role of S. P. Alexander. After that he acted in villainous character roles in films like Sasi's Kanamarayath, Alkootathil Thaniye, John Jaffer Janardhanan, Mrugaya, Balachandra Menon's Karyam Nissaram, and Prasnam Gurutharam. Director Joshiy gave Alex roles in films like Aa Ratri, Bhookambam, Alakadalin Akkare, Minimol Vathikanil, Muhurtham 11.30 and Nair Saab. He has worked with directors such as K. Madhu in Moonam Mura, Adikkurippu, Orukkam, Chathurangam.
In the 1990s, Lalu Alex turned to comic roles. He has worked with Sathyan Anthikkad in Kalikkalam and Kamal in Manjupole Oru Penkutty and Niram.
Alex's use of comedy, dialogue, delivery, and performance skill has rendered him as a notable figure in the industry.
Partial filmography
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
2004 - Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor - Manjupoloru Penkutti
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
2003 - Second Best Actor - Manjupoloru Penkutti
Asianet Film Awards
2009 - Best Actor in a Villain Role – Evidam Swargamanu
Amrita Mathrubhumi Film Awards
2009 - Best Villain — Evidam Swargamanu
