Suresh Gopi
| Suresh Gopi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Suresh Gopinathan Nair June 26, 1959 Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Other names | Suresh |
| Occupation | Film actor, playback singer |
| Years active | 1965, 1986 - present |
| Spouse | Radhika |
| Children | Lekshmi (deceased), Gokul, Bhagya, Bhavna, and Madhav |
| Parents | K Gopinatha Pillai, V Gyanalaxmi |
Awards
- Best Actor - 1998 - Kaliyattam
- Best Actor - 1998 - Kaliyattam
Film Critics Awards:
- Film Critics Best Actor Award (three times)
- Best Supporting Actor Award (four times)
- In July 2005, he was considered for the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a mentally distressed person in Ullam and as a doctor in Makalkku, but lost out to Mammootty.
- Trivia
- Suresh Gopi's father was a friend of producer Balaji and they both named their sons Suresh. Suresh Balaji is also a well known producer in South Indian industry. Balaji is superstar Mohanlal's father-in-law.
- Suresh Gopi films of 1990's were criticized for excessive violence and after 2000 Suresh Gopi pledged not to use a gun in any of his movies. This led to a five year downfall to his career. He revoked his pledge in 2005 to appear inBharathchandran I.P.S. in which he appears with a revolver in the first scene.
- He is a strong supporter of Indian National Congress and was close to former Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran.
- See also
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