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| term_start = 29 April 2016
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| relatives = [[Aranmula Ponnamma]] (grandmother-in-law)
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'''Suresh Gopi''' (born 26 June 1958) is an Indian actor, politician, [[playback singer]] and [[television presenter]]. He works predominantly in [[Malayalam cinema]] and has also appeared in some [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Bollywood]] films. Suresh made his acting debut as a child in the 1965 film ''[[Odayil Ninnu (film)|Odayil Ninnu]]'', since then, he has acted in [[Suresh Gopi filmography|more than 200 films]]. He is a recipient of a [[National Film Award]] and a [[Kerala State Film Award]]. He is a [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|nominated]] member of the [[Rajya Sabha]] the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/malayalam-actor-suresh-gopi-nominated-to-rajya-sabha-2763991/ | title=Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi nominated to Rajya Sabha | publisher=The Indian Express | work=Shaju Philip | date=21 November 2017 | accessdate=17 March 2021}}</ref>
'''Suresh Gopi''' (born 26 June 1958) is an Indian actor, politician, [[playback singer]] and [[television presenter]]. He works predominantly in [[Malayalam cinema]] and has also appeared in some [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Bollywood]] films. Suresh made his acting debut as a child in the 1965 film ''[[Odayil Ninnu (film)|Odayil Ninnu]]''. He made his debut as an adult in 1986 and since then, he has acted in [[Suresh Gopi filmography|more than 250 films]]. Suresh Gopi is a recipient of the [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] and the [[Kerala State Film Awards|Kerala State Film Award]] in 1998 for his performance in ''[[Kaliyattam]]''. He is a [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|nominated member]] of the [[Rajya Sabha]], the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/malayalam-actor-suresh-gopi-nominated-to-rajya-sabha-2763991/ | title=Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi nominated to Rajya Sabha | publisher=The Indian Express | work=Shaju Philip | date=21 November 2017 | accessdate=17 March 2021}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Suresh Gopi was born on 26 June 1958 in [[Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India to K. Gopinathan Pillai, a [[film distributor]], and V. Gnanalekshmi Amma, as their eldest son.<ref name="biodata1">{{cite web|title=Shri Suresh Gopi|url=http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|website=Rajyasabha.nic.in|publisher=[[Rajya Sabha]]|access-date=16 March 2019|date=29 April 2016|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327221824/http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="biodata2">{{cite web|title=Suresh Gopi, Shri|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/suresh-gopi-shri|website=[[India.gov.in]]|publisher=[[National Portal of India]]|access-date=16 March 2019|date=29 April 2016}}</ref> He has three younger brothers—Subhash Gopi, Sunil Gopi and Sanil Gopi (the latter two are twins).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Suresh+Gopi|title=Profile of Malayalam Actor Suresh Gopi|website=en.msidb.org|access-date=2 January 2019|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214832/https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Suresh+Gopi|url-status=live}}</ref> Suresh was brought up in [[Kollam]].<ref name="DC">{{cite news|last=Chandran|first=Cynthia|title=Suresh Gopi asked to focus more in Thiruvananthapuram|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120417/suresh-gopi-asked-to-focus-more-in-thiruvananthapuram.html|access-date=16 March 2019|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=12 April 2017|archive-date=29 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429210331/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120417/suresh-gopi-asked-to-focus-more-in-thiruvananthapuram.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He completed his school education from Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Kollam.<ref name="SG">{{cite book|last=Saran|first=Renu|title=History of Indian Cinema|date=4 March 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=9789350836514|url=https://books.google.com/books?isbn=9350836513|access-date=8 November 2016|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214832/https://www.google.com/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=isbn:9350836513|url-status=live}}</ref> Suresh joined [[Fatima Mata National College]] in Kollam for higher studies. He holds a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in Zoology and [[Master of Arts]] degree in English literature.<ref name="biodata1"/><ref name="biodata2"/>
Suresh Gopi was born on 26 June 1958 in [[Alappuzha|Kollam]], [[Kerala]], India to K. Gopinathan Pillai, a [[film distributor]], and V. Gnanalekshmi Amma, as their eldest son.<ref name="biodata1">{{cite web|title=Shri Suresh Gopi|url=http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|website=Rajyasabha.nic.in|publisher=[[Rajya Sabha]]|access-date=16 March 2019|date=29 April 2016|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327221824/http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="biodata2">{{cite web|title=Suresh Gopi, Shri|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/suresh-gopi-shri|website=[[India.gov.in]]|publisher=[[National Portal of India]]|access-date=16 March 2019|date=29 April 2016}}</ref> He has three younger brothers—Subhash Gopi, Sunil Gopi and Sanil Gopi (the latter two are twins).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Suresh+Gopi|title=Profile of Malayalam Actor Suresh Gopi|website=en.msidb.org|access-date=2 January 2019|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214832/https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Suresh+Gopi|url-status=live}}</ref> Suresh was brought up in [[Kollam]].<ref name="DC">{{cite news|last=Chandran|first=Cynthia|title=Suresh Gopi asked to focus more in Thiruvananthapuram|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120417/suresh-gopi-asked-to-focus-more-in-thiruvananthapuram.html|access-date=16 March 2019|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=12 April 2017|archive-date=29 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429210331/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120417/suresh-gopi-asked-to-focus-more-in-thiruvananthapuram.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He completed his school education from Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Kollam.<ref name="SG">{{cite book|last=Saran|first=Renu|title=History of Indian Cinema|date=4 March 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=9789350836514|url=https://books.google.com/books?isbn=9350836513|access-date=8 November 2016|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214832/https://www.google.com/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=isbn:9350836513|url-status=live}}</ref> Suresh joined [[Fatima Mata National College]] in Kollam for higher studies. He holds a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in Zoology and [[Master of Arts]] degree in English literature.<ref name="biodata1"/><ref name="biodata2"/>


==Film career==
==Film career==
{{Main|Suresh Gopi filmography}}
{{Main|Suresh Gopi filmography}}


Suresh Gopi played a small role as a child artist in ''[[Odayil Ninnu (film)|Odayil Ninnu]]'' (1965). Later he made his adult acting debut through the minor role of a prospective groom in ''[[T. P. Balagopalan M. A.]]'' (1986). After playing various villain and supporting roles throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Suresh Gopi got a break through [[Shaji Kailas]]'s ''[[Thalastaanam]]'' (1992) which was written by [[Renji Panicker]].<ref name="SG"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.bizhat.com/actors/suresh_gopi_about.php | title=More about Suresh Gopi | publisher=Bizhat.com | access-date=8 November 2016 | archive-date=27 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427033904/http://movies.bizhat.com/actors/suresh_gopi_about.php | url-status=live }}</ref>
===Early years (1986–92)===
Suresh Gopi made his debut as a child artist in 1965 by playing a small role  in ''[[Odayil Ninnu (film)|Odayil Ninnu]]''. Later he made his debut as an adult in 1986 with an uncredited role in [[Niramulla Ravulkal|Niramulla Raavukal]]. He gained attention through the minor role of a prospective groom in ''[[T. P. Balagopalan M. A.]]'' (1986). Suresh Gopi went on to play few villain and numerous supporting roles throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was noted for his villain role in [[Irupatham Noottandu]] (1987). It was the highest grossing Malayalam movie of that time. He had a major supporting role as ''Harry'' in [[Oru CBI Diary Kurippu]] (1988). Gopi's one of the rarest comic role came out in [[Manu Uncle]] (1988). He is remembered in the movie for playing the cameo role of ''Sub Inspector Minnal Prathpan''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=CUE|first=THE|title=Script writer Dennis Joseph about character Minnal Prathapan in Manu Uncle|url=https://www.thecue.in/film-news/2020/07/11/minnal-prathapan-was-actually-scripted-for-jagathi-sreekumar|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Cue|language=ml}}</ref> The character eventually developed a [[cult]] following, several years after its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minnal Prathapan is still laughing us; the story of the twist behind it: vide|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2020/06/26/minnal-prathaapan-story.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Manoramanews|language=ml}}</ref> One of his best role during his early years is ''Dr Narendran'' in [[Padmarajan]]'s classic [[Innale]] (1989). Despite only playing an important cameo role at the end, many fans and critics consider it as one of the best performance in his career.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-29|title=Looking At Padmarajan's Innale, And His Remarkable Oeuvre|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/readers-articles/malayalam-movies-innale-hotstar-looking-at-padmarajan-s-remarkable-oeuvre-shobana-jayaram-suresh-gopi/|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> Gopi's role as ''Aromal Chekavar'' in 1989 classic [[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]] was appreciated. He played another memorable comic role in [[Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam]] (1989). He is remembered in this movie for playing ''Christopher Luke'', a professional killer who shows up towards the end of movie. His other notable movies during the late 1980s include [[Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar]], [[New Delhi (1987 film)|New Delhi]] (1987), [[Moonnam Mura]], [[1921 (1988 film)|1921]] (1988), [[Varnam (1989 film)|Varnam]], [[Douthyam]], [[Nair Saab]] (1989). His notable films during the early 1990s includes [[In Harihar Nagar]] and [[Thoovalsparsham]] both released in 1990. 
 
===1992–95: Breakthrough and establishment as a superstar===
 
After acting in more than 80 movies, Suresh Gopi finally got a breakthrough by playing the lead role in [[Shaji Kailas]]'s ''[[Thalastaanam]]'' (1992), which was written by [[Renji Panicker]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.bizhat.com/actors/suresh_gopi_about.php | title=More about Suresh Gopi | publisher=Bizhat.com | access-date=8 November 2016 | archive-date=27 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427033904/http://movies.bizhat.com/actors/suresh_gopi_about.php | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="SG"/> Suresh Gopi established himself as a lead actor in Malayalam cinema through ''[[Ekalavyan (film)|Ekalavyan]]'' (1993). This [[Crime fiction|crime thriller]] was also written by Renji Panicker and directed by Shaji Kailas. Ekalavyan broke many records at the box office and successfully completed 150 days in theaters.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|date=2021-02-08|title=This Mollywood director reshaped masculinity of Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Suresh Gopi: HBD Shaji Kailas|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/happy-birthday-shaji-kailas-how-master-craftsman-shaped-masculinity-mollywood-superstars-832951|access-date=2021-07-17|website=IBTimes India|language=en}}</ref> Shaji-Renji combination films turned Suresh Gopi into an overnight star in 1990s especially through police and army roles. In 1993 itself, he played the lead role in ''[[Mafia (1993 film)|Mafia]]'', another Shaji-Renji crime thriller which was very successful at box office. The same year, he played the role of ''Nakulan'' alongside [[Mohanlal]] and [[Shobana|Shobhana]] in [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]'s [[psychological thriller]] [[Manichitrathazhu]], which is considered one of the best Malayalam movies ever made.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best Malayalam Movies: 10 Malayalam films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/top-10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/48436108.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He played the role of a [[National Security Guard|NSG commando]] in [[Kashmeeram]] (1994) which was a commercial hit. It is probably the film ''[[Commissioner (film)|Commissioner]]'' (1994), which helped Suresh Gopi to gain a super-star status in Malayalam Cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here is how Suresh Gopi became the 'Supreme Star' of Telugu cinema|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/28/suresh-gopi-supreme-star-telugu-cinema.html|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> He played the role of ''Bharath Chandran I.P.S'' in this another Shaji-Renji crime thriller, which is treated as a [[Cult film|cult classic film]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 Suresh Gopi films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450589.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He played the role of a RAW officer in [[Highway (1995 film)|Highway]] (1995) which ran for more than 100 days in theatres.
 
===1996–2005===
 
Suresh Gopi's high budget film [[Yuvathurki]] (1996) failed to create expected results at box office. The same year, he appeared in a different avatar by playing the role of a wildlife photographer in [[Rajaputhran|Rajaputran]]. It became one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies in 1996.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 Suresh Gopi films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450645.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
 
One of his popular and career best character ''Anakkattil Chackochi'' came out through ''[[Lelam]]'' in 1997. Scripted by Renji panicker and directed by [[Joshiy]], it was one of the highest grossing movies of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=James|first=Anu|date=2016-10-07|title=Is Suresh Gopi's Lelam sequel on the cards?|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopis-lelam-sequel-cards-698755|access-date=2021-07-17|website=IBTimes India|language=en}}</ref> The role of Kannan Perumalayan in [[Jayaraj]]'s ''[[Kaliyattam]]'' (1997) won him the [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] and the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>[http://in.rediff.com/entertai/1998/jun/23gopi.htm Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Never say never again] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218073653/http://in.rediff.com/entertai/1998/jun/23gopi.htm |date=18 December 2014 }}. In.rediff.com. Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref><ref name="SG" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=53&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|title=CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com|access-date=7 May 2015|archive-date=3 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703125136/http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=53&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|url-status=live}}</ref> His other notable movies in 1997 were [[Janathipathyam]] and [[Guru (1997 film)|Guru]]. In Guru, he played a supporting role. Suresh Gopi's played a lead role alongside [[Jayaram]] in the [[Comedy-drama|comedy drama]] [[Summer in Bethlehem]] (1998). He played the character ''Dennis'' and received wide appreciation from the critics. It was also the third highest grossing movie in 1998.{{Cn|date=November 2021}} His other notable movies in 1998 were [[Thalolam (film)|Thalolam]] and [[Pranayavarnangal]].
 
Suresh Gopi's [[Action film|action thriller]] film [[Pathram]] (1999) directed by Joshiy was the highest grossing Malayalam movie in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2014-11-18|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> The film, which ran over 275 days in theatres is also considered by many fans to be one of the best in his career. The same year he starred in another Joshiy action thriller [[Vazhunnor]] which was also a commercial hit. In 1999, two of his popular crime investigation thrillers [[Crime File]] and [[F. I. R. (1999 film)|F. I. R]] came out. Both films were commercially successful.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HBD Suresh Gopi: M-Town celebs pour in wishes for the superstar! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/hbd-suresh-gopi-m-town-celebs-pour-in-wishes-for-the-superstar/articleshow/83867029.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In 2000, Suresh Gopi starred in [[Mark Antony (film)|Mark Antony]] and [[Cover Story (2000 film)|Cover Story]], an action film and a crime thriller. He played a lead role in the comedy drama [[Thenkasipattanam|Thenkashippattanam]] (2000) alongside [[Lal (actor)|Lal]]. His role as ''Kannan'' had a comid shade and the film was one of the highest grossers in box office and ran for more than 275 days in theatres.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2003-04-04|title=The Hindu : Super hero makes a clean sweep|website=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051000670300.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030404195241/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051000670300.htm|archive-date=4 April 2003}}</ref> Suresh Gopi played the lead role in [[Rajasenan]]'s horror film [[Megasandesam|Meghasandesham]] (2001). His other notable movies in 2001 are the comedy drama [[Sundara Purushan (2001 film)|Sundara Purushan]] and investigation thriller [[Nariman (film)|Nariman]]. In 2003, he appeared in a lead role alongside [[Kunchacko Boban|Kunchako Boban]] in Rajasenan's family drama [[Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam]]. In 2005, he did the lead role in Renji Panicker's [[Bharathchandran I.P.S.|Bharathchandran I.P.S]], a sequel to the 1994 film Commisioner. The film was a major hit at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Picture isnt perfect in Mollywood|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/picture-isn-t-perfect-in-mollywood-106031501120_1.html|access-date=2021-07-17|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=15 March 2006|language=en|last1=John|first1=Nevin}}</ref> His performance is [[Makalkku]] (2005) was critically acclaimed.
 
===2006–2015===
 
Suresh Gopi's fanbase slowly started to diminish during the mid 2000s with many of his movies released in 2006 becoming a failure at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myworldofmovies.in/when-can-you-start-calling-a-leading-actor-superstar-in-malayalam-cinema/|title=When can you start calling a leading actor 'SUPERSTAR' in Malayalam Cinema?|last=Fahir|date=2015-05-31|website=My World Of Movies|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-09|archive-date=9 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009070110/http://www.myworldofmovies.in/when-can-you-start-calling-a-leading-actor-superstar-in-malayalam-cinema/|url-status=live}}</ref> This includes films such as [[Lanka (2006 film)|Lanka]], [[Rashtram]], [[Pathaaka]], [[Ashwaroodan]], [[Bada Dosth]] and [[Smart City (film)|Smart City]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review: Leave Bada Dosth alone|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/30bada.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> However, his legal thriller [[Chinthamani Kolacase]] directed by Shaji Kailas was a blockbuster at the box office in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-01-16|title=2006-A Flashback!|url=http://m.sify.com/movies/2006-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfvg4dfgiasi.html|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116173631/http://m.sify.com/movies/2006-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfvg4dfgiasi.html|archive-date=16 January 2017}}</ref> Suresh Gopi played the lead role of a psychotic lawyer, who enforces the law in his style.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rajan|first=Heera|date=2021-04-05|title=Most Underrated Psychopaths in Malayalam Cinema|url=https://pinklungi.com/most-underrated-psychopaths-in-malayalam-cinema/|access-date=2021-07-17|website=PinkLungi|language=en-US}}</ref> 


Shaji and Renji's combination films turned Suresh Gopi into an overnight star during the 1990s especially through police and army roles. Popular films ''[[Ekalavyan (film)|Ekalavyan]]'' (1993), ''[[Mafia (1993 film)|Mafia]]'' (1993), ''[[Commissioner (film)|Commissioner]]'' (1994) along with ''[[Lelam]]'' (1997) and ''[[Pathram]]'' (1999) has given Suresh Gopi, the status of a new Malayalam [[superstar]] after [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]], although his fanbase has diminished over years following his self-imposed sabbatical from the industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myworldofmovies.in/when-can-you-start-calling-a-leading-actor-superstar-in-malayalam-cinema/|title=When can you start calling a leading actor ‘SUPERSTAR’ in Malayalam Cinema?|last=Fahir|date=2015-05-31|website=My World Of Movies|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-09|archive-date=9 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009070110/http://www.myworldofmovies.in/when-can-you-start-calling-a-leading-actor-superstar-in-malayalam-cinema/|url-status=live}}</ref> The role of Kannan Perumalayan in [[Jayaraj]]'s ''[[Kaliyattam]]'' (1997) won him the [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] and the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref name="SG"/><ref>[http://in.rediff.com/entertai/1998/jun/23gopi.htm Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Never say never again] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218073653/http://in.rediff.com/entertai/1998/jun/23gopi.htm |date=18 December 2014 }}. In.rediff.com. Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=53&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|title=CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com|access-date=7 May 2015|archive-date=3 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703125136/http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=53&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|url-status=live}}</ref>
Most of his movies released after ''Chinthamani Kolacase'' were failures at the box office. It includes movies such as [[Detective (2007 film)|Detective]], [[Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal]], Black Cat [[Kichamani MBA]] and [[Time (2007 film)|Time]] all of which released in 2007. The same year he had a special appearance in the science fiction film [[Bharathan Effect]]. His only commercially successful film in 2007 was the crime investigation thriller [[Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri]]. In 2008, Suresh Gopi did a lead role in the multi-starrer blockbuster [[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]. In 2009, he was praised for his role as ''Ramesh Menon'' in the [[anthology film]] [[Kerala Cafe]] in the segment ''Lalitham Hiranmayam''.  


In 2010 he appeared in the film ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]''. In 2011, Gopi acted in the film ''[[Melvilasom]]''. In 2012 he acted in ''[[The King & the Commissioner]]''. Gopi also worked in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[I (film)|I]]'' as Dr. Vasudevan.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Suresh-Gopi-to-play-villain/articleshow/42237418.cms | title=Suresh Gopi to play villain! | publisher=[[Times of India]] | work=[[The Times Group]] | date=11 September 2014 | access-date=13 February 2016 | author=Radhika C Pillai | archive-date=10 January 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110125410/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Suresh-Gopi-to-play-villain/articleshow/42237418.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2012, he hosted the game show ''[[Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran]]'' on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]], which was the Malayalam version of ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''. He continued to host its four seasons.<ref>[http://www.keralatv.in/2012/03/ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-starting-date/ Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran Starting on 9 April 2012 | Malayalam Television Channels] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430180256/http://www.keralatv.in/2012/03/ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-starting-date/ |date=30 April 2012 }}. Keralatv.in (26 March 2012). Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2012/suresh-gopi-ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-reviews-095788.html Suresh Gopi's Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran receives rave reviews | News – Oneindia Entertainment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518050457/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2012/suresh-gopi-ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-reviews-095788.html |date=18 May 2013 }}. Entertainment.oneindia.in (18 May 2012). Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref> In March 2019, he made a comeback announcement in acting by joining [[Vijay Antony]] starrer Tamil film ''[[Thamilarasan]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/suresh-gopi-returns-vijay-antony-thamizharasan-5613748 | title=Suresh Gopi returns to the big screen with Vijay Antony's Thamizharasan | publisher=[[Indian Express]] | work=[[Indian Express Group]] | date=6 March 2019 | access-date=6 March 2019 | author=Entertainment Desk | archive-date=8 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308080925/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/suresh-gopi-returns-vijay-antony-thamizharasan-5613748/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2010, he played the role of a father seeking revenge upon those who raped his daughter in [[Janakan]] which earned him appreciation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Palicha|first=Paresh C.|title=Review: Janakan is promising|url=https://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/apr/09/south-malayalam-movie-review-janakan.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> In 2011, he appeared in the multi-starrer film ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]''. The same year, Suresh Gopi acted in the film ''[[Melvilasom]]'' which received wide critical acclaim upon its release.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-08-10|title=The Hindu : Kerala News : Soldier of misfortune|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/06/stories/2011050651030200.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810230056/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/06/stories/2011050651030200.htm|archive-date=10 August 2011}}</ref> Suresh Gopi reunited with Shaji Kailas and Renji Panicker in 2012 through ''[[The King & the Commissioner]]''. In the film, which is a crossover of [[Commissioner (film)|Commissioner]] (1994) and [[The King (1995 film)|The King]] (1995), Suresh Gopi reprised his role as ''Bharathchandran I.P.S'' along with [[Mammootty|Mammooty]] reprising his role as ''Joseph Alex'' from ''The King''. The film, mostly panned by the critics was commercially successful.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-01-10|title=Action replay - southindia - Thiruvananthapuram - ibnlive|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/action-replay/218343-60-123.html|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110013718/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/action-replay/218343-60-123.html|archive-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> He was praised for his role as ''Dr. Vijay Nambiar'' in [[Apothecary (film)|Apothecary]] (2014). He was nominated for the Best Actor award at the [[Filmfare Awards South]] for his performance in the movie.<ref>{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2015-06-04|title=62nd Filmfare Awards South 2015: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Mammootty, Biju Menon, Suresh Gopi Nominated|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-dulquer-salmaan-nivin-pauly-mammootty-biju-menon-suresh-gopi-634657|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Suresh Gopi played the villain role in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film action thriller film [[I (film)|I]] (2015). His role as ''Dr. Vasudevan'' in the movie was acclaimed.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Suresh-Gopi-to-play-villain/articleshow/42237418.cms | title=Suresh Gopi to play villain! | publisher=[[Times of India]] | work=[[The Times Group]] | date=11 September 2014 | access-date=13 February 2016 | author=Radhika C Pillai | archive-date=10 January 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110125410/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Suresh-Gopi-to-play-villain/articleshow/42237418.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> [[My God (film)|My God]] (2015) was his last film before going to a 4 year hiatus from acting.
 
===Return after hiatus: 2020–present===
 
In March 2019, he made a comeback announcement in acting by joining [[Vijay Antony]] starrer Tamil film [[Thamilarasan]]. The film is expected to release in late 2021 after getting delayed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/suresh-gopi-returns-vijay-antony-thamizharasan-5613748 | title=Suresh Gopi returns to the big screen with Vijay Antony's Thamizharasan | publisher=[[Indian Express]] | work=[[Indian Express Group]] | date=6 March 2019 | access-date=6 March 2019 | author=Entertainment Desk | archive-date=8 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308080925/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/suresh-gopi-returns-vijay-antony-thamizharasan-5613748/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Suresh Gopi made his comeback in Malayalam cinema by playing a pivotal role in [[Varane Avashyamund]] in 2020, after a five year long hiatus. The movie also saw the reunion of Suresh Gopi and [[Shobana]] after a span of 15 years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-06|title=Varane Avashyamund: Five reasons why you should not miss Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Dulquer Salmaan-starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varane-avashyamund-five-reasons-why-you-should-not-miss-suresh-gopi-shobana-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-dulquer-salmaan-starrer/photostory/73984796.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The movie was a major success at box office and was critically acclaimed. In June 2020, [[Tomichan Mulakuppadam]] announced to produce Suresh Gopi’s 250th movie. The film titled as [[Ottakkomban]] would see Suresh Gopi playing the role of ''Kuruvachan''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tomichan Mulakuppadam to back Suresh Gopi's 250th film - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tomichan-mulakuppadam-to-back-suresh-gopis-250th-film/articleshow/76438794.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 14 February 2021, Suresh Gopi announced that he will be reuniting with director Joshiy for the film titled [[Paappan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Suresh Gopi, Kaniha start shooting for 'Paappan'|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/suresh-gopi-kaniha-start-shooting-for-paappan-movie-1.5493960|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> His other upcoming movie is [[Kaaval (2021 film)|Kaaval]], an action thriller directed by ''Nithin Renji Panicker'' which would also feature Renji Panicker playing a pivotal role.<ref>{{Cite web|title='തമ്പാന്‍ പഴയ ആളല്ല'; മാസ് സുരേഷ് ഗോപിയുമായി 'കാവല്‍' ട്രെയ്‍ലര്‍ {{!}} Kaaval Official Trailer|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/trailer/kaaval-official-trailer-qwcca2|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.asianetnews.com}}</ref>
 
==Telvision host==
In 2012, he hosted the game show ''[[Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran]]'' on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]], which was the Malayalam version of ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''. He continued to host it four more seasons.<ref>[http://www.keralatv.in/2012/03/ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-starting-date/ Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran Starting on 9 April 2012 | Malayalam Television Channels] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430180256/http://www.keralatv.in/2012/03/ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-starting-date/ |date=30 April 2012 }}. Keralatv.in (26 March 2012). Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2012/suresh-gopi-ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-reviews-095788.html Suresh Gopi's Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran receives rave reviews | News – Oneindia Entertainment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518050457/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2012/suresh-gopi-ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-reviews-095788.html |date=18 May 2013 }}. Entertainment.oneindia.in (18 May 2012). Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==
During his college days, Suresh was an active member of the [[Students' Federation of India]] (SFI), the students' wing of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPIM). Later in his life, he developed an admiration for stateswoman [[Indira Gandhi]] and the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC).<ref>{{cite web|last=Warrier|first=Shobha|title=Hero with a conscience|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/oct/30gopi.htm|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=18 March 2019|date=30 October 1997|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214836/http://in.rediff.com/movies/oct/30gopi.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]], he campaigned for both [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|Left Democratic Front]] (LDF) and [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|United Democratic Front]] candidates. He campaigned for LDF candidate [[V. S. Achuthanandan]] in [[Malampuzha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Malampuzha constituency]] and UDF candidate M. P. Gangadharan in [[Ponnani (Assembly constituency)|Ponnani constituency]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sen|first1=Swagata|last2=Sajeevan|first2=S. S.|last3=Radhakrishnan|first3=M. G.|title=Film actor Suresh Gopi campaigns for both UDF, LDF in Kerala|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20060515-film-actor-suresh-gopi-campaigns-for-both-udf-ldf-in-kerala-783176-2006-05-15|access-date=18 March 2019|work=[[India Today]]|date=15 May 2006}}</ref>
During his college days, Suresh was an active member of the [[Students' Federation of India]] (SFI), the students' wing of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPIM). Later in his life, he developed an admiration for stateswoman [[Indira Gandhi]] and the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC).<ref>{{cite web|last=Warrier|first=Shobha|title=Hero with a conscience|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/oct/30gopi.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=18 March 2019|date=30 October 1997|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214836/http://in.rediff.com/movies/oct/30gopi.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]], he campaigned for both [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|Left Democratic Front]] (LDF) and [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|United Democratic Front]] candidates. He campaigned for LDF candidate [[V. S. Achuthanandan]] in [[Malampuzha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Malampuzha constituency]] and UDF candidate M. P. Gangadharan in [[Ponnani (Assembly constituency)|Ponnani constituency]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sen|first1=Swagata|last2=Sajeevan|first2=S. S.|last3=Radhakrishnan|first3=M. G.|title=Film actor Suresh Gopi campaigns for both UDF, LDF in Kerala|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20060515-film-actor-suresh-gopi-campaigns-for-both-udf-ldf-in-kerala-783176-2006-05-15|access-date=18 March 2019|work=[[India Today]]|date=15 May 2006}}</ref>


On 29 April 2016, Suresh Gopi was sworn in as a [[Member of parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]] (MP) in the [[Rajya Sabha]], [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|nominated]] by the [[President of India]] in the category of eminent citizens as per the provisions of Article 80 of the [[Constitution of India]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopi-sworn-rajya-sabha-mp-becomes-first-rs-nominated-actor-kerala-video-676707 | title=Suresh Gopi sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP; becomes first RS nominated actor from Kerala | publisher=ibtimes.co.in | work=IBTimes | date=30 April 2016 | access-date=2 June 2016 | archive-date=25 June 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625141021/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopi-sworn-rajya-sabha-mp-becomes-first-rs-nominated-actor-kerala-video-676707 | url-status=live }}</ref> He opted [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] as the nodal district of operation under the [[Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme]].<ref name="TVM">{{cite news|last=Binu|first=V. V.|title=Mohanlal teams up with Suresh Gopi; 'Kireedam' village to get a facelift|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/mohanlal-suresh-gopi-model-village-scheme-kireedam.html|access-date=16 March 2019|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=8 November 2016|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171632/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/mohanlal-suresh-gopi-model-village-scheme-kireedam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2016, he was enlisted as a member in the [[Standing committee (India)|standing committee]] for Information Technology and in the Consultative Committee for the [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)]].<ref name="biodata1"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Actor Suresh Gopi presents his first report in RS|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Actor-Suresh-Gopi-presents-his-first-report-in-RS/article14564003.ece|access-date=16 March 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=11 August 2016|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214841/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Actor-Suresh-Gopi-presents-his-first-report-in-RS/article14564003.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2016, Suresh officially joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Chatterjee|first=Arunava|title=Malayalam Superstar Suresh Gopi Makes It Official, Joins BJP|url=http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/in-kerala-bjp-scores-superstar-suresh-gopi-the-honest-cop-of-films-1476308|access-date=26 December 2016|work=[[NDTV]]|archive-date=26 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226215224/http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/in-kerala-bjp-scores-superstar-suresh-gopi-the-honest-cop-of-films-1476308|url-status=live}}</ref>  
On 29 April 2016, Suresh Gopi was sworn in as a [[Member of parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]] (MP) in the [[Rajya Sabha]], [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|nominated]] by the [[President of India]] in the category of eminent citizens as per the provisions of Article 80 of the [[Constitution of India]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopi-sworn-rajya-sabha-mp-becomes-first-rs-nominated-actor-kerala-video-676707 | title=Suresh Gopi sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP; becomes first RS nominated actor from Kerala | publisher=ibtimes.co.in | work=IBTimes | date=30 April 2016 | access-date=2 June 2016 | archive-date=25 June 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625141021/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopi-sworn-rajya-sabha-mp-becomes-first-rs-nominated-actor-kerala-video-676707 | url-status=live }}</ref> He opted [[Thiruvananthapuram district]] as the nodal district of operation under the [[Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme]].<ref name="TVM">{{cite news|last=Binu|first=V. V.|title=Mohanlal teams up with Suresh Gopi; 'Kireedam' village to get a facelift|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/mohanlal-suresh-gopi-model-village-scheme-kireedam.html|access-date=16 March 2019|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=8 November 2016|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171632/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/mohanlal-suresh-gopi-model-village-scheme-kireedam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2016, he was enlisted as a member in the [[Standing committee (India)|standing committee]] for Information Technology and in the Consultative Committee for the [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)]].<ref name="biodata1"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Actor Suresh Gopi presents his first report in RS|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Actor-Suresh-Gopi-presents-his-first-report-in-RS/article14564003.ece|access-date=16 March 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=11 August 2016|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214841/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Actor-Suresh-Gopi-presents-his-first-report-in-RS/article14564003.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2016, Suresh officially joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Chatterjee|first=Arunava|title=Malayalam Superstar Suresh Gopi Makes It Official, Joins BJP|url=http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/in-kerala-bjp-scores-superstar-suresh-gopi-the-honest-cop-of-films-1476308|access-date=26 December 2016|work=[[NDTV]]|archive-date=26 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226215224/http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/in-kerala-bjp-scores-superstar-suresh-gopi-the-honest-cop-of-films-1476308|url-status=live}}</ref>  
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He contested in the [[2019 Indian general election in Kerala]] as a candidate of BJP in [[Thrissur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Thrissur constituency]].<ref>{{cite news|title=BJP fields Malayalam star Suresh Gopi from Thrissur|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bjp-fields-malayalam-star-suresh-gopi-from-thrissur-119040300597_1.html|access-date=4 April 2019|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=3 April 2019|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403114549/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bjp-fields-malayalam-star-suresh-gopi-from-thrissur-119040300597_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> During the election campaign he invoked the name of the Sabarimala deity [[Ayyappan]] and hence District Collector of Thrissur, [[T. V. Anupama]] issued notice to actor and report to the [[Chief Election Commissioner of India|CEO]] of Kerala, Teeka Ram Meena.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha-2019/election-results-2019-star-power-fails-to-make-inroads-in-kerala/article27216307.ece|title=Election results 2019: Star power fails to make inroads in Kerala|last=Kumar|first=G. Krishna|date=2019-05-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-05-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=27 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027005904/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha-2019/election-results-2019-star-power-fails-to-make-inroads-in-kerala/article27216307.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Meena found that Mr.Gopi has violated the model of conduct (MCC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/collector-anupama-ias-wants-fame-bjp-rant-after-suresh-gopi-gets-poll-violation-notice-99620|title='Collector Anupama IAS wants fame': BJP rant after Suresh Gopi gets poll violation notice|website=The News Minutes|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524092200/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/collector-anupama-ias-wants-fame-bjp-rant-after-suresh-gopi-gets-poll-violation-notice-99620|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/apr/07/keralas-chief-electoral-officer-tikka-ram-meena-says-suresh-gopi-violated-model-code-1961406.html|title=Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer Tikka Ram Meena says Suresh Gopi violated model code|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409073522/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/apr/07/keralas-chief-electoral-officer-tikka-ram-meena-says-suresh-gopi-violated-model-code-1961406.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He lost in this election to the Congress candidate [[T. N. Prathapan|T.N. Prathapan]] and secured third position behind the [[Communist Party of India|CPI]] candidate [[Rajaji Mathew Thomas]] who came second.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240519/suresh-gopi-flick-fails-to-click.html|title=Suresh Gopi flick fails to click|date=2019-05-24|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524085610/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240519/suresh-gopi-flick-fails-to-click.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
He contested in the [[2019 Indian general election in Kerala]] as a candidate of BJP in [[Thrissur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Thrissur constituency]].<ref>{{cite news|title=BJP fields Malayalam star Suresh Gopi from Thrissur|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bjp-fields-malayalam-star-suresh-gopi-from-thrissur-119040300597_1.html|access-date=4 April 2019|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=3 April 2019|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403114549/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bjp-fields-malayalam-star-suresh-gopi-from-thrissur-119040300597_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> During the election campaign he invoked the name of the Sabarimala deity [[Ayyappan]] and hence District Collector of Thrissur, [[T. V. Anupama]] issued notice to actor and report to the [[Chief Election Commissioner of India|CEO]] of Kerala, Teeka Ram Meena.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha-2019/election-results-2019-star-power-fails-to-make-inroads-in-kerala/article27216307.ece|title=Election results 2019: Star power fails to make inroads in Kerala|last=Kumar|first=G. Krishna|date=2019-05-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-05-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=27 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027005904/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha-2019/election-results-2019-star-power-fails-to-make-inroads-in-kerala/article27216307.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Meena found that Mr.Gopi has violated the model of conduct (MCC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/collector-anupama-ias-wants-fame-bjp-rant-after-suresh-gopi-gets-poll-violation-notice-99620|title='Collector Anupama IAS wants fame': BJP rant after Suresh Gopi gets poll violation notice|website=The News Minutes|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524092200/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/collector-anupama-ias-wants-fame-bjp-rant-after-suresh-gopi-gets-poll-violation-notice-99620|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/apr/07/keralas-chief-electoral-officer-tikka-ram-meena-says-suresh-gopi-violated-model-code-1961406.html|title=Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer Tikka Ram Meena says Suresh Gopi violated model code|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409073522/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/apr/07/keralas-chief-electoral-officer-tikka-ram-meena-says-suresh-gopi-violated-model-code-1961406.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He lost in this election to the Congress candidate [[T. N. Prathapan|T.N. Prathapan]] and secured third position behind the [[Communist Party of India|CPI]] candidate [[Rajaji Mathew Thomas]] who came second.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240519/suresh-gopi-flick-fails-to-click.html|title=Suresh Gopi flick fails to click|date=2019-05-24|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524085610/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240519/suresh-gopi-flick-fails-to-click.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


During the [[2020 Kerala local body elections]], Gopi advised the local BJP representatives about his stance on accepting requests from people. He said that people from allover Kerala write to him about different requests, and he only accepts the letters of request from individuals if they are attached to letters of recommendation from BJP district party chiefs. This was described by Gopi as a move that would strengthen the party. This controversial statement was shared widely on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-08|title=Kerala MP Suresh Gopi says he accepts request from people only with BJP recommendation|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kerala-mp-suresh-gopi-says-he-accepts-request-people-only-bjp-recommendation-139182|access-date=2020-12-08|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Daily|first=Keralakaumudi|title=Applications will not be accepted without BJP district chief’s recommendation letter, Suresh Gopi makes yet another controversial comment|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=448627&u=applications-will-not-be-accepted-without-bjp-district-chief%E2%80%99s-recommendation-letter-suresh-gopi-makes-yet-another-controversial-comment|access-date=2020-12-08|website=Keralakaumudi Daily|language=en}}</ref>
During the [[2020 Kerala local body elections]], Gopi advised the local BJP representatives about his stance on accepting requests from people. He said that people from allover Kerala write to him about different requests, and he only accepts the letters of request from individuals if they are attached to letters of recommendation from BJP district party chiefs. This was described by Gopi as a move that would strengthen the party. This controversial statement was shared widely on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-08|title=Kerala MP Suresh Gopi says he accepts request from people only with BJP recommendation|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kerala-mp-suresh-gopi-says-he-accepts-request-people-only-bjp-recommendation-139182|access-date=2020-12-08|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Daily|first=Keralakaumudi|title=Applications will not be accepted without BJP district chief's recommendation letter, Suresh Gopi makes yet another controversial comment|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=448627&u=applications-will-not-be-accepted-without-bjp-district-chief%E2%80%99s-recommendation-letter-suresh-gopi-makes-yet-another-controversial-comment|access-date=2020-12-08|website=Keralakaumudi Daily|language=en}}</ref>


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In this Indian name, the name Gopi is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Suresh.

Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi.jpg
Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha
(Nominated)
Assumed office
29 April 2016
Personal details
Born (1958-06-26) 26 June 1958 (age 66)
Kollam, Kerala, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Spouse(s)
Radhika Nair
(
m. 1990)
Children5[note 1] (including Gokul Suresh)
RelativesAranmula Ponnamma (grandmother-in-law)
ResidenceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
EducationUniversity of Kerala
Occupation
Years active1965, 1986– present
2=

Suresh Gopi (born 26 June 1958) is an Indian actor, politician, playback singer and television presenter. He works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and has also appeared in some Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bollywood films. Suresh made his acting debut as a child in the 1965 film Odayil Ninnu. He made his debut as an adult in 1986 and since then, he has acted in more than 250 films. Suresh Gopi is a recipient of the National Film Award and the Kerala State Film Award in 1998 for his performance in Kaliyattam. He is a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.[1]

Early life

Suresh Gopi was born on 26 June 1958 in Kollam, Kerala, India to K. Gopinathan Pillai, a film distributor, and V. Gnanalekshmi Amma, as their eldest son.[2][3] He has three younger brothers—Subhash Gopi, Sunil Gopi and Sanil Gopi (the latter two are twins).[4] Suresh was brought up in Kollam.[5] He completed his school education from Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Kollam.[6] Suresh joined Fatima Mata National College in Kollam for higher studies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Master of Arts degree in English literature.[2][3]

Film career

Main article: Suresh Gopi filmography

Early years (1986–92)

Suresh Gopi made his debut as a child artist in 1965 by playing a small role in Odayil Ninnu. Later he made his debut as an adult in 1986 with an uncredited role in Niramulla Raavukal. He gained attention through the minor role of a prospective groom in T. P. Balagopalan M. A. (1986). Suresh Gopi went on to play few villain and numerous supporting roles throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was noted for his villain role in Irupatham Noottandu (1987). It was the highest grossing Malayalam movie of that time. He had a major supporting role as Harry in Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988). Gopi's one of the rarest comic role came out in Manu Uncle (1988). He is remembered in the movie for playing the cameo role of Sub Inspector Minnal Prathpan.[7] The character eventually developed a cult following, several years after its release.[8] One of his best role during his early years is Dr Narendran in Padmarajan's classic Innale (1989). Despite only playing an important cameo role at the end, many fans and critics consider it as one of the best performance in his career.[9] Gopi's role as Aromal Chekavar in 1989 classic Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha was appreciated. He played another memorable comic role in Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1989). He is remembered in this movie for playing Christopher Luke, a professional killer who shows up towards the end of movie. His other notable movies during the late 1980s include Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar, New Delhi (1987), Moonnam Mura, 1921 (1988), Varnam, Douthyam, Nair Saab (1989). His notable films during the early 1990s includes In Harihar Nagar and Thoovalsparsham both released in 1990.

1992–95: Breakthrough and establishment as a superstar

After acting in more than 80 movies, Suresh Gopi finally got a breakthrough by playing the lead role in Shaji Kailas's Thalastaanam (1992), which was written by Renji Panicker.[10][6] Suresh Gopi established himself as a lead actor in Malayalam cinema through Ekalavyan (1993). This crime thriller was also written by Renji Panicker and directed by Shaji Kailas. Ekalavyan broke many records at the box office and successfully completed 150 days in theaters.[11] Shaji-Renji combination films turned Suresh Gopi into an overnight star in 1990s especially through police and army roles. In 1993 itself, he played the lead role in Mafia, another Shaji-Renji crime thriller which was very successful at box office. The same year, he played the role of Nakulan alongside Mohanlal and Shobhana in Fazil's psychological thriller Manichitrathazhu, which is considered one of the best Malayalam movies ever made.[12] He played the role of a NSG commando in Kashmeeram (1994) which was a commercial hit. It is probably the film Commissioner (1994), which helped Suresh Gopi to gain a super-star status in Malayalam Cinema.[13] He played the role of Bharath Chandran I.P.S in this another Shaji-Renji crime thriller, which is treated as a cult classic film.[14] He played the role of a RAW officer in Highway (1995) which ran for more than 100 days in theatres.

1996–2005

Suresh Gopi's high budget film Yuvathurki (1996) failed to create expected results at box office. The same year, he appeared in a different avatar by playing the role of a wildlife photographer in Rajaputran. It became one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies in 1996.[15]

One of his popular and career best character Anakkattil Chackochi came out through Lelam in 1997. Scripted by Renji panicker and directed by Joshiy, it was one of the highest grossing movies of the year.[16] The role of Kannan Perumalayan in Jayaraj's Kaliyattam (1997) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.[17][6][18] His other notable movies in 1997 were Janathipathyam and Guru. In Guru, he played a supporting role. Suresh Gopi's played a lead role alongside Jayaram in the comedy drama Summer in Bethlehem (1998). He played the character Dennis and received wide appreciation from the critics. It was also the third highest grossing movie in 1998.[citation needed] His other notable movies in 1998 were Thalolam and Pranayavarnangal.

Suresh Gopi's action thriller film Pathram (1999) directed by Joshiy was the highest grossing Malayalam movie in 1999.[19] The film, which ran over 275 days in theatres is also considered by many fans to be one of the best in his career. The same year he starred in another Joshiy action thriller Vazhunnor which was also a commercial hit. In 1999, two of his popular crime investigation thrillers Crime File and F. I. R came out. Both films were commercially successful.[20]

In 2000, Suresh Gopi starred in Mark Antony and Cover Story, an action film and a crime thriller. He played a lead role in the comedy drama Thenkashippattanam (2000) alongside Lal. His role as Kannan had a comid shade and the film was one of the highest grossers in box office and ran for more than 275 days in theatres.[21] Suresh Gopi played the lead role in Rajasenan's horror film Meghasandesham (2001). His other notable movies in 2001 are the comedy drama Sundara Purushan and investigation thriller Nariman. In 2003, he appeared in a lead role alongside Kunchako Boban in Rajasenan's family drama Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam. In 2005, he did the lead role in Renji Panicker's Bharathchandran I.P.S, a sequel to the 1994 film Commisioner. The film was a major hit at the box office.[22] His performance is Makalkku (2005) was critically acclaimed.

2006–2015

Suresh Gopi's fanbase slowly started to diminish during the mid 2000s with many of his movies released in 2006 becoming a failure at the box office.[23] This includes films such as Lanka, Rashtram, Pathaaka, Ashwaroodan, Bada Dosth and Smart City.[24] However, his legal thriller Chinthamani Kolacase directed by Shaji Kailas was a blockbuster at the box office in 2006.[25] Suresh Gopi played the lead role of a psychotic lawyer, who enforces the law in his style.[26]

Most of his movies released after Chinthamani Kolacase were failures at the box office. It includes movies such as Detective, Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal, Black Cat Kichamani MBA and Time all of which released in 2007. The same year he had a special appearance in the science fiction film Bharathan Effect. His only commercially successful film in 2007 was the crime investigation thriller Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri. In 2008, Suresh Gopi did a lead role in the multi-starrer blockbuster Twenty:20. In 2009, he was praised for his role as Ramesh Menon in the anthology film Kerala Cafe in the segment Lalitham Hiranmayam.

In 2010, he played the role of a father seeking revenge upon those who raped his daughter in Janakan which earned him appreciation.[27] In 2011, he appeared in the multi-starrer film Christian Brothers. The same year, Suresh Gopi acted in the film Melvilasom which received wide critical acclaim upon its release.[28] Suresh Gopi reunited with Shaji Kailas and Renji Panicker in 2012 through The King & the Commissioner. In the film, which is a crossover of Commissioner (1994) and The King (1995), Suresh Gopi reprised his role as Bharathchandran I.P.S along with Mammooty reprising his role as Joseph Alex from The King. The film, mostly panned by the critics was commercially successful.[29] He was praised for his role as Dr. Vijay Nambiar in Apothecary (2014). He was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Filmfare Awards South for his performance in the movie.[30] Suresh Gopi played the villain role in the Tamil film action thriller film I (2015). His role as Dr. Vasudevan in the movie was acclaimed.[31] My God (2015) was his last film before going to a 4 year hiatus from acting.

Return after hiatus: 2020–present

In March 2019, he made a comeback announcement in acting by joining Vijay Antony starrer Tamil film Thamilarasan. The film is expected to release in late 2021 after getting delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic in India.[32] Suresh Gopi made his comeback in Malayalam cinema by playing a pivotal role in Varane Avashyamund in 2020, after a five year long hiatus. The movie also saw the reunion of Suresh Gopi and Shobana after a span of 15 years.[33] The movie was a major success at box office and was critically acclaimed. In June 2020, Tomichan Mulakuppadam announced to produce Suresh Gopi’s 250th movie. The film titled as Ottakkomban would see Suresh Gopi playing the role of Kuruvachan.[34] On 14 February 2021, Suresh Gopi announced that he will be reuniting with director Joshiy for the film titled Paappan.[35] His other upcoming movie is Kaaval, an action thriller directed by Nithin Renji Panicker which would also feature Renji Panicker playing a pivotal role.[36]

Telvision host

In 2012, he hosted the game show Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran on Asianet, which was the Malayalam version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He continued to host it four more seasons.[37][38]

Politics

During his college days, Suresh was an active member of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), the students' wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM). Later in his life, he developed an admiration for stateswoman Indira Gandhi and the Indian National Congress (INC).[39] In the 2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he campaigned for both Left Democratic Front (LDF) and United Democratic Front candidates. He campaigned for LDF candidate V. S. Achuthanandan in Malampuzha constituency and UDF candidate M. P. Gangadharan in Ponnani constituency.[40]

On 29 April 2016, Suresh Gopi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha, nominated by the President of India in the category of eminent citizens as per the provisions of Article 80 of the Constitution of India.[41] He opted Thiruvananthapuram district as the nodal district of operation under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.[42] In May 2016, he was enlisted as a member in the standing committee for Information Technology and in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation (India).[2][43] In October 2016, Suresh officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.[44]

He contested in the 2019 Indian general election in Kerala as a candidate of BJP in Thrissur constituency.[45] During the election campaign he invoked the name of the Sabarimala deity Ayyappan and hence District Collector of Thrissur, T. V. Anupama issued notice to actor and report to the CEO of Kerala, Teeka Ram Meena.[46] Meena found that Mr.Gopi has violated the model of conduct (MCC).[47][48] He lost in this election to the Congress candidate T.N. Prathapan and secured third position behind the CPI candidate Rajaji Mathew Thomas who came second.[49]

During the 2020 Kerala local body elections, Gopi advised the local BJP representatives about his stance on accepting requests from people. He said that people from allover Kerala write to him about different requests, and he only accepts the letters of request from individuals if they are attached to letters of recommendation from BJP district party chiefs. This was described by Gopi as a move that would strengthen the party. This controversial statement was shared widely on social media.[50][51]

Personal life

On 8 February 1990,[2] Suresh married Radhika Nair, the granddaughter of actress Aranmula Ponnamma. They have five children—Lakshmi Suresh, Gokul Suresh, Bhagya Suresh, Bhavni Suresh, and Madhav Suresh. Lakshmi died in a car accident while she was one-and-a-half years old.[52] Gokul Suresh is a young actor in Malayalam cinema.[53][54] Suresh resides with family in Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram.[3][55]

Gopi made headlines in 2015, when he gave his support to Maharashtra's controversial ban on beef while he was talking to the media. He said he never tasted beef in his life, and he never cooked it in his home and nobody in his home eats beef. He also added that if such a ban comes to the state, he would obey the government. However, a new video appeared online which captured Gopi, conversing on a radio show and speaking about his weight gain after a latest trip to Zurich.[56] He shared how he had eaten beef continuously for 4 days when there was only pork and beef available, which led him to gain weight.[57][58]

Luxury vehicle tax evasion

On December 2017, The Kerala state police arrested Suresh Gopi on charges of forging documents to register his luxury vehicle. The state police alleged that Gopi had used fraudulent home address to register his luxury vehicles in Pondicherry to escape the 20% vehicle-tax in Kerala on cars costing over ₹20 lakh.[59] On January 2020, the Crime branch reported that Gopi had registered his two Audi cars at a price of ₹60 lakh and ₹80 lakh each and evaded paying a tax of ₹3.6 lakh and ₹16 lakh for each of the cars.[60] He was later released on anticipatory bail.[61][62]

Awards

National Film Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ One child is deceased.

References

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