Samir Mallal - Actor Profile

Samir Mallal

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
2Total Films
5.7 Highest Rated

About Samir Mallal

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samir Mallal was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is best known for directing three documentaries: Discordia, Bombay Calling and Nollywood Babylon His first film Discordia (2004) co-directed with fellow Concordia University graduate Ben Addelman follows three students during the aftermath of the Netenyahu Incident at Concordia University in Montreal in 2002. His second film, Bombay Calling (2006) also co-directed with Ben Addelman follows the lives of telemarketers working outsourced jobs in a call center in Bombay (Mumbai), India. Both films were produced by Adam Symansky from the National Film Board of Canada. His third film, Nollywood Babylon (2008) with co-director Samir Mallal, a documentary co-produced with The National Film Board of Canada in association with the Documentary Channel is about the explosive popularity of Nigerian movies. Description above from the Wikipedia article Samir Mallal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Samir Mallal Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samir Mallal reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Samir Mallal's work falls within the Mystery genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Samir Mallal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Sign of Four, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Samir Mallal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samir Mallal's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Samir Mallal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 Abandon Indian Guy Flop Similar →
2001 The Sign of Four Sikh #2 Average Similar →

Samir Mallal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samir Mallal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samir Mallal is "The Sign of Four" with a rating of 5.7/10.

How many movies has Samir Mallal acted in?

Samir Mallal has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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