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{{Short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sajin Gopu
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| known_for =
| birth_name = Sajin Gopu
| birth_date =
| image =
| caption = Sajin Gopu in 2023
| birth_place = [[Aluva]], [[Kerala]], India
| alma_mater = De Paul Institute of Science & Technology
}}
'''Sajin Gopu''' is an Indian film actor who works in [[Malayalam cinema]]. Hailing from [[Aluva]], he made his acting debut in the 2015 film ''[[Mumbai Taxi]]'' in a minor role.<ref>{{Cite web |title='പുതപ്പിക്കും ഞാൻ': അർജുനെ കാണുമ്പോഴേ ചിരി വരും: രോമാഞ്ചത്തിലെ 'നിരൂപ്' അഭിമുഖം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2023/02/13/chat-with-sajin-gopu.html |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=www.manoramaonline.com}}</ref> Gopu first made his breakthrough with ''[[Churuli]]'' in 2021, and later that year with ''[[Jan.E.Man]]'' as well as ''[[Romancham]]'' in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title='ഇനി ചെയ്യുന്ന വേഷങ്ങൾ വ്യത്യസ്തമായിരിക്കും; നെഗറ്റീവും ഹ്യൂമറും സീരിയസ്സുമെല്ലാം ചെയ്യും': അഭിമുഖം: സജിൻ ഗോപു - ജൂട്ടു |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/sajin-gopu-interview/articleshow/98728348.cms |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref>

==Early life==
Sajin Gopu was born in [[Aluva]] as the eldest son of Gopalakrishnan and Pramila. He completed his high school education at the [[Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam|SNDP]] school and higher secondary education from Aluva Boys higher secondary school. Gopu completed college at the De Paul Institute of Science & Technology in [[Angamaly]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=M. V. |title=സജിന്‍റെ സിനിമാവഴികൾ... |url=https://www.metrovaartha.com/entertainment/sajin-gopu-interview-read-entertainment-movies |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Metrovaartha |date=20 April 2023 |language=ml}}</ref>

==Career==
Sajin made his big screen debut in 2015 with ''[[Mumbai Taxi]]'' where he played a minor role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=അനു |date=2023-03-26 |title=ടീമിനൊപ്പമായാലും ഒറ്റയ്ക്ക് നിന്നാലും സീനില്‍ ശരിക്കും ഡോമിനേറ്റ് ചെയ്യും!!! |url=https://ml.b4blaze.com/nibin-post-about-sajin-gopu/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Malayalam Film News Portal |language=en-US |archive-date=9 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509180427/https://ml.b4blaze.com/nibin-post-about-sajin-gopu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He then played another minor role in the film ''Thilothama'' . Gopu's role of the jeep driver in [[Lijo Jose Pellissery]]'s ''[[Churuli]]'' in 2021 became a turning point in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ചുരുളിയിലെ ജീപ്പ് ഡ്രൈവർ, ജാനേമന്നിലെ സജിയണ്ണൻ; സജിൻ ഗോപുവിന് ഇത് ഡബിൾ ലോട്ടറി |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2021/11/25/interview-with-actor-sajin-gopu.html |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> The same year he played the character of Saji Vypin in ''[[Jan.E.Man]]'', where his performance was acclaimed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sajin Gopu: Lijo Jose Pellissery is on every actor's bucket list |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2021/nov/22/sajin-gopu-lijo-jose-pellissery-is-on-every-actors-bucket-list-27989.html |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=22 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, he starred in one of the lead roles in the horror-comedy ''[[Romancham]]'' and his character Niroop was well received by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=വിതരണക്കാർപോലും തഴഞ്ഞ ചിത്രം; 5 കോടിയിൽ താഴെ മുതൽ മുടക്ക്; 'രോമാഞ്ചം' 50 കോടി ക്ലബ്ബിൽ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/02/27/romancham-bumber-hit.html |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> Sajin received much critical praise for his role as Ambaan in [[Jithu Madhavan]]'s gangster action comedy ''[[Aavesham (2024 film)|Aavesham]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |date=2024-04-25 |title=Sajin Gopu on 'Aavesham': 'Playing Ambaan was a tightrope walk' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-sajin-gopu-on-playing-the-goofy-rowdy-in-the-blockbuster-malayalam-film-aavesham-starring-fahadh-faasil/article68100711.ece |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Vignesh Madhu of [[The New Indian Express]] wrote, "Ranga's right-hand man is Ambadi, who he fondly—and funnily—calls Ambaan. It is an equally caricaturish role with the might of a beast and the heart of a baby. Sajin Gopu, in this role, is a ball of fire and perfectly complements [[Fahadh Faasil|Fahadh]]’s madness. These two characters ignite the film everytime it seems to run out of steam."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2024-04-12 |title='Aavesham' movie review: Fahadh & Sajin Gopu scream through this laugh riot |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Apr/12/aavesham-movie-review-fahadh-sajin-gopu-scream-through-this-laugh-riot |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2015 || ''[[Mumbai Taxi]]'' || Terrorist Zia Thakbeer|| Film debut
|-
| ''Thilothama'' || Robi||
|-
|2016
|[[Marubhoomiyile Aana]]
|Sughu's Friend
|Uncredited Role
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2021 || ''[[Churuli]]'' || Jeep Driver ||<ref name="churuli">{{Cite web |title=Lijo Jose Pellissery is on every actor's bucket list: Churuli actor Sajin Gopu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/nov/23/lijo-jose-pellisseryis-on-every-actors-bucket-list-churuli-actor-sajin-gopu-2386820.html |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=The New Indian Express|date=23 November 2021 }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Jan.E.Man]]'' || Saji Vypin ||<ref name="churuli"/>
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2023 || ''[[Romancham]]'' || Niroop ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Director Jithu Madhavan wants to see his blockbuster Romancham remade in other languages I Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/romancham-director-jithu-madhavan-wants-to-see-his-blockbuster-romancham-remade-in-other-languages-i-exclusive-2340246-2023-02-27 |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=India Today |date=27 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Neymar (film)|Neymar]]'' || Kannan ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-04 |title=Hit duo Mathew Thomas and Naslen K Gafoor set to return with Neymar |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mathew-thomas-naslen-k-gafoor-latest-film-neymar-8591967/ |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Chaaver]]'' || Asif ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=Chaaver trailer: Kunchacko Boban promises a high-energy, tension-filled actioner |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/chaaver-trailer-kunchacko-boban-promises-a-high-energy-tension-filled-actioner-8951800/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Aavesham (2024 film)|Aavesham]]'' || Amban ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-26 |title='Aavesham' teaser: Fahadh Faasil, Jithu Madhavan promise a wacky ride |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aavesham-teaser-fahadh-faasil-jithu-madhavan-promise-a-wacky-ride/article67779459.ece |access-date=2024-03-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2025 || ''[[Ponman]]'' || Mariyano ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-19 |title='Ponman' first look unveiled: Basil Joseph continues to shine after recent success |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ponman-first-look-unveiled-basil-joseph-continues-to-shine-after-recent-success/articleshow/112616132.cms |access-date=2024-09-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Painkili]]'' || Suku Sujithkumar
||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-02 |title=Sajin Gopu-Anaswara Rajan Film Title, First Look Revealed! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/sajin-gopu-anaswara-rajan-film-title-first-look-revealed-article-115906113 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| {{Pending film| Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil }} || {{TableTBA}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2025-03-08 |title=It's a wrap for Kunchacko Boban's Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Mar/08/its-a-wrap-for-kunchacko-bobans-oru-durooha-saahacharyathil |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|{{pending film|Dhoomakethu}}|| {{TableTBA}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-01 |title=Title poster of ‘Dhoomakethu’ revealed, with Nikhila Vimal, Shine Tom and Sajin Gopu leading the cast |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dhoomakethu-movie-title-poster-release-le613nj9 |access-date=2025-12-08 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-01 |title=Nikhila Vimal, Shine Tom Chacko, Sajin Gopu and others to lead Dhoomakethu |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Dec/01/nikhila-vimal-shine-tom-chacko-sajin-gopu-and-others-to-lead-dhoomakethu |access-date=2025-12-08 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award !! Category !! Film
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2024
|[[Mazhavil Entertainment Awards]]
|The Entertainer of the Year
|[[Aavesham (2024 film)|''Aavesham'']]
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: Jagathy is ultimate entertainer; Urvashi, Sathyan Anthikad honoured |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/08/21/mazhavil-entertainment-awards-jagathy-sreekumar-mohanlal-mammootty-amma.html |access-date=2025-09-10 |website=Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: Jagathy is ultimate entertainer; Urvashi, Sathyan Anthikad honoured |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=nm13205277}}

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian actors]]
[[Category:1992 births]]
[[Category:People from Aluva]]
[[Category:Actors from Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Male actors from Kochi]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:Artists from Kerala]]

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