Suresh Gopi
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.
220 acting credits
Acting · 220
I
2015
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Athirathan
1991
Varane Avashyamund
2020
Tamilarasan
2023
Christian Brothers
2011
Dheena
2001
Geethanjali
2013
Nariman
2001
Garudan
2023
Rajaputhran
1996
Madambi
2008
Paappan
2022
New Delhi
1987
Kulam
1997
Summer in Bethlehem
1998
Thenkasipattanam
2000
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990
The King & The Commissioner
2012
Mark Antony
2000
Twenty 20
2008
Kaaval
2021
Dreams
2000
The King
1995
Ithu Manjukaalam
1993
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
2025
The Tiger
2005
Anuragi
1988
Irupatham Noottandu
1987
Mummy & Me
2010
Dhwani
1988
Vrutham
1987
Nakshthrakoodaram
1992
Bada Dosth
2006
Thillana Thillana
2003
Miss Pamela
1989
Kerala Cafe
2009
1921
1988
F.I.R.
1999
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
1989
Manathe Kottaram
1994
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons
1993
Rajavazhcha
1990
Ottakomban
—
Utsavamelam
1992
Ekadashy
2011
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
1987
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
1987
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1992
Douthyam
1989
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
2009
Prem Poojari
1999
Kallukondoru Pennu
1998
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
Aadhaaram
1992
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam
2003
Moonnam Mura
1988
Bhoomi Malayalam
2009
Ekalavyan
1993
Melvilasom
2011
Kaliyattam
1997
Rashtram
2006
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
1988
Detective
2007
Bharathchandran I.P.S
2005
Sanghunadam
1988
Meghasandesam
2001
Ente Sooryaputhrikku
1991
Utsava Kanavu
2011
Nadodi
1992
Salaam Kashmier
2014
IG: Inspector General
2009
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
Aanaval Mothiram
1991
My God
2015
Thirakalkkappuram
1998
The City
1994
Guru
1997
Janakan
2010
Sahasram
2010
Mahathma
1996
Anubhoothi
1997
Rudra Simhasanam
2015
Niraparaadhi
1984
Kashmeeram
1994
Aham
1992
In Harihar Nagar
1990
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
2007
Rudraksham
1994
Innale
1989
Pathaka
2006
Pathram
1999
Randam Bhavam
2001
Sasneham Sumithra
2004
Cover Story
2001
Saaphalyam
1999
Pilots
2000
Bharathan Effect
2007
Aksharam
1995
Vairam
2009
Thalasthanam
1992
Parallel College
1990
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
1990
Smart City
2006
Commissioner
1994
Anthima Theerpu
1988
Dhruvam
1993
Agninakshathram
2004
Vazhunnor
1999
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
1987
Kanyakumari Express
2010
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
1992
Time
2007
The City
1994
Bhoomika
1991
Sindoora Rekha
1995
Kouthuka Varthakal
1990
Vachanam
1989
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986
Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu
1989
Apothecary
2014
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986
Raama Raavanan
2010
Lelam
1997
Thavalam
2008
Lanka
2007
Nandi Veendum Varika
1986
Santhwanam
1991
Boopathi
1997
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
Collector
2011
Sayam Sandhya
1986
Colours of Love
1998
Yuvathurki
1996
January Oru Orma
1987
Notebook
2006
Adiverukal
1986
Highway
1995
Kadaksham
2010
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu
1992
Thoovalsparsham
1990
Sundarikkakka
1991
Manu Uncle
1988
Nair Saab
1989
Masmaram
1997
Sundarapurushan
2001
The Dolphins
2014
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
1993
Janathipathyam
1997
Kichamani M.B.A.
2007
Samooham
1993
Paithrukam
1992
Odayil Ninnu
1965
Yuvajanotsavam
1986
Vazhiyorakazchakal
1987
Midhya
1990
Aa Okkadu
2009
Oru Perumgaliyattam
—
News
1989
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008
Mei Hoom Moosa
2022
Black Dalia
2009
Witness
1988
Sadgamaya
2010
Arhatha
1990
Ring Tone
2010
Kavyam
2008
Ashwaroodan
2006
Black Cat
2007
Samasthanam
2002
Varnam
1989
Crime File
1999
Thalolam
1998
Home Science
2011
Bullet
2008
Aayudham
2008
Compartment
2015
Rajavinte Makan
1986
Hailesa
2009
Mafia
1993
www.anukudumbam.com
2002
Saandhram
1990
Parampara
1990
Yaadhavam
1993
P.C. 369
1987
Venshangupol
2011
Thakshasila
1995
Sakshyam
1995
Gangothri
1997
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
New Year
1989
Chukkan
1994
My Mother's Laptop
2008
Varaaham
—
Millennium Stars
2000
Karma
1995
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal
2007
Kaalal Pada
1989
Suvarna Simhasanam
1997
Ponnuchami
1993
Violet
2012
Daddy
1992
Sathyameva Jayathe
2001
New Delhi
1988
Makalkku
2005
New Delhi
1988
Sound of Boot
2008
Bhaaratheeyam
1997
Judgment Day
—
Saadaram
1995
Aksharathettu
1989
Kuttipattalam
2011
SG 251
—
Yagagni
1987
Adbutham
2006
Lelam 2
—
Highway 2 - The Untitled
—
Maniyan Chittappan
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