Once they were bitter enemies until a twist. Malayalam cinema's most successful director duo have delivered 5 epic blockbusters

Once bitter rivals from opposing neighbourhood groups in Ernakulam, filmmakers Siddique and Lal's early years were marked by football clashes and script theft. A surprising gesture of sharing a stolen script transformed their animosity into a powerful friendship. This bond led to a celebrated filmmaking partnership, reshaping Malayalam cinema with iconic comedies and a lasting legacy.