Acting
Jun 25, 1958
Kollam, Kerala, India
Suresh Gopi
Acting
Biography
Suresh Gopi (born June 26, 1958) is a celebrated Malayalam actor, playback singer, television host, and politician, best known for his powerful portrayals of tough police officers and intense action heroes. Making his debut as a child artist in Odayil Ninnu (1965), he rose to prominence in the late ’80s and ’90s with his commanding screen presence and fiery dialogue delivery. He became a superstar with cult classics like Commissioner (1994), where his role as Bharath Chandran IPS became iconic, leading to sequels like Bharathchandran I.P.S. (2005). Other landmark films include Lelam (1997), Pathram (1999), Ekalavyan (1993), Mafia (1993), Manichitrathazhu (1993), F.I.R (1999), Kaliyattam (1997), and Chinthamani Kolacase (2006). His mix of action packed mass entertainers and critically acclaimed roles earned him a special place in Malayalam cinema. Suresh Gopi won the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Kaliyattam (1997), where he delivered a career defining performance in an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. He has also received multiple Filmfare Awards and other honors across his career. Outside cinema, he gained further popularity as the host of Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran (the Malayalam version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ?) and later entered politics, serving as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister. With his signature intensity and memorable mass dialogues, Suresh Gopi remains one of Malayalam cinema’s most enduring and iconic stars.
Feature Films (221)
Rudra becomes famous after it is known that she can predict the future. When a sorcerer arrives at her home with intentions of harming her, Nambi, a man with divine powers, decides to protect her.
Agninakshathram
'Mahathma' is a 1996 Malayalam action film. Directed by Shaji Kailas, with Suresh Gopi, Ganesh Kumar, Devan, Rajan P. Dev, Biju Menon and Ramya Krishnan appearing in lead roles, this film revolved the growth of an underworld don. The story is unfolded in flashback, travelling through the memories of Devadevan, the protagonist. Produced at a huge budget, the film bombed at box office. It is an adaptation of the 1983 Al Pacino film Scarface.
Mahathma
Raja, a policeman falls in love with Radha, a girl who is a criminal and on the other side of the law. But, Radha's sad story of being a rape victim and a murderer reasons Raja's sympathy or love?
Niraparaadhi
Harish Madhav a straightforward cop and Nishanth a college professor get entangled in a crime and one has to fight for his integrity and other has to fight for justice.
Garudan
Ramachandra, a soldier, accepts his crime of killing Captain Verma but refuses to disclose his motive. When Captain Vikas tries to unearth the truth, several details shock the court.
Melvilasom
Television & Series (1)
The Pearle Maaney Show is a popular Malayalam-language celebrity talk show hosted by Indian actress and television presenter Pearle Maaney. The series features fun, casual interviews and engaging segments with various guest stars.
