Suresh Gopi
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
222
Gender
Male
Birthday
1958-06-26
Place of Birth
Kollam, Kerala, India
Also Known As
Suresh Gopinathan, സുരേഷ് ഗോപി
Known For
Agninakshathram
Mahathma
Niraparaadhi
The City
Oru Perumgaliyattam
Garudan
Melvilasom
Nakshthrakoodaram
Vairam
Ithu Manjukaalam
Manichitrathazhu
Christian Brothers
Kerala Cafe
The King
Samasthanam
Miss Pamela
Dhruvam
Mei Hoom Moosa
Sundarikkakka
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
1921
Mummy & Me
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Irupatham Noottandu
The King & The Commissioner
Collector
IG: Inspector General
Paithrukam
Raama Raavanan
Chinthamani Kolacase
New Delhi
Manu Uncle
Innale
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
Parampara
Bharathchandran I.P.S
Ekalavyan
Salaam Kashmier
Highway 2 - The Untitled
SG 251
Rajaputhran
I
Aanaval Mothiram
Moonnam Mura
Aksharathettu
Dheena
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
Nandi Veendum Varika
Sayam Sandhya
Nair Saab
New Delhi
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Midhya
Sadgamaya
Black Dalia
Janathipathyam
Anthima Theerpu
Judgment Day
Janakan
Kuttipattalam
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
My Mother's Laptop
Apothecary
Venshangupol
Sahasram
Kanyakumari Express
Bada Dosth
Aayudham
Bullet
Commissioner
Kavyam
Ring Tone
Geethanjali
Ekadashy
Aa Okkadu
Thavalam
The Dolphins
Kadaksham
Pakal Nakshatrangal
Home Science
Anubhoothi
Lanka
Violet
Utsava Kanavu
Hailesa
Bhoomi Malayalam
Mafia
Summer in Bethlehem
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
Guru
Nadodi
Arhatha
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
Douthyam
Anuragi
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
Vazhiyorakazchakal
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
January Oru Orma
Manasilloru Manimuthu
Rajavinte Makan
Yuvajanotsavam
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
Detective
Kaliyattam
Pathram
Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu
In Harihar Nagar
Sound of Boot
Saaphalyam
Rajavazhcha
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
Thenkasipattanam
Notebook
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
Crime File
Santhwanam
Lelam
Dreams
Witness
Thoovalsparsham
Sindoora Rekha
Black Cat
Colours of Love
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Ashwaroodan
Karma
Randam Bhavam
Kichamani M.B.A.
Varnam
Rudraksham
Highway
F.I.R.
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam
Thalasthanam
Sathyameva Jayathe
Bharathan Effect
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal
Chukkan
Daddy
Bhoomika
Samooham
Gangothri
The Tiger
Ente Sooryaputhrikku
Sakshyam
P.C. 369
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons
Kouthuka Varthakal
Saandhram
Kashmeeram
Nariman
Pathaka
Yuvathurki
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu
Time
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
Utsavamelam
Adiverukal
Manathe Kottaram
Thakshasila
Sundarapurushan
Mark Antony
Vazhunnor
Millennium Stars
Twenty 20
Varaaham
Maniyan Chittappan
Athirathan
Prem Poojari
Odayil Ninnu
Aksharam
Suvarna Simhasanam
New Year
Lelam 2
Thalolam
Compartment
Rudra Simhasanam
Smart City
Rashtram
Aham
Pilots
Boopathi
www.anukudumbam.com
Tamilarasan
Cover Story
Thirakalkkappuram
Varane Avashyamund
Kaalal Pada
News
Aadhaaram
Meghasandesam
Vrutham
Masmaram
Kallukondoru Pennu
Thillana Thillana
Sasneham Sumithra
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
Dhwani
Makalkku
Adbutham
Bhaaratheeyam
Kaaval
Kulam
Paappan
Sanghunadam
Ottakomban
The City
My God
Parallel College
Vachanam
Madambi
Saadaram
New Delhi
Yagagni
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
Yaadhavam
Ponnuchami
Niramulla Ravukal