Siddique–Lal are a
screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.
...
and
director duo, consisting of
Siddique and
Lal. They were active together in
Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...
during 1986–1995. They were initially assistant directors to director
Fazil. Particularly known for making films in the
comedy genre, the films that came out of the partnership include ''
Ramji Rao Speaking
''Ramji Rao Speaking'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-thriller film written and directed by the duo Siddique–Lal (in their directorial debut) and produced by Fazil, Swargachitra Appachan, and Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy. It stars Sai K ...
'' (1989), ''
In Harihar Nagar'' (1990), ''
Godfather'' (1991), ''
Vietnam Colony'' (1992), and ''
Kabooliwala'' (1993). All of these films were some of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema and many of them have a cult following in Kerala.
"Straight out of celluloid"
/ref> The duo broke off in 1993, but later continued their association by Lal producing some of the films directed by Siddique. The duo reunited again after two decades in 2016 to co-write the film '' King Liar'' which was directed by Lal.
After the breakup in 1993, Siddique continued his career as a director while Lal turned into acting, later began producing the films he acted in, and then established himself as a notable actor, producer and distributor in Malayalam film.
Siddique later directed '' Hitler'' (1996) and ''Friends
''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa ...
'' (1999) for Lal's production house Lal Creations. After sixteen years, Lal did come back as a director by directing the sequels to ''In Harihar Nagar'', ''2 Harihar Nagar
''2 Harihar Nagar'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Lal and produced by P. N. Venugopal starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish and Ashokan. It is the sequel to ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990).The film ...
'' (2009) and '' In Ghost House Inn'' (2010).
Filmography
;Directors and Writers
* ''Ramji Rao Speaking
''Ramji Rao Speaking'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-thriller film written and directed by the duo Siddique–Lal (in their directorial debut) and produced by Fazil, Swargachitra Appachan, and Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy. It stars Sai K ...
'' (1989)
* '' In Harihar Nagar'' (1990)
* '' Godfather'' (1991)
* '' Vietnam Colony'' (1992)
* '' Kabooliwala'' (1993)
;Story
* '' Pappan Priyappetta Pappan'' (1986) /sup>
* '' Nadodikkattu'' (1987) (story)
* '' Makkal Mahatmyam'' (1993) (story)
* '' Mannar Mathai Speaking'' (1995) /sup>
* ''Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
''Ayal Katha Ezhuthukayanu'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan based on a story by Siddique. The plot follows the travails of an eccentric and wasted pulp fiction writer, Saga ...
'' (1998)
* '' King Liar'' (2016) /sup> (Story Siddique alone)
;Screenplay & Dialogue
* '' Mannar Mathai Speaking'' (1995) /sup>
* '' King Liar'' (2016) /sup> (Siddique-lal)
;Director & Producer
*'' Hitler'' (1996) (directed by Siddique and produced by Lal)
*''Friends
''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa ...
'' (1999) (directed by Siddique and produced by Lal)
Notes
*A ^ As screenwriters only.
*B ^ Credited as writers only, but the credits for director went to producer Mani C Kappan.
*C ^ Siddique wrote and directed for Lal's production house Lal Creations.
*D ^ Lal directed under Siddiquelal's script.
*E ^ Siddique wrote and directed.
References
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Malayalam film directors
Indian filmmaking duos
Indian male screenwriters
Indian screenwriting duos