Suresh Gopi
Acting
Born June 26, 1958 · Kollam, Kerala, India
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.
Films (211)
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
2025
Garudan
2023
Tamilarasan
2023
Mei Hoom Moosa
2022
Paappan
2022
Kaaval
2021
Varane Avashyamund
2020
My God
2015
Rudra Simhasanam
2015
Compartment
2015
I
2015
Apothecary
2014
The Dolphins
2014
Salaam Kashmier
2014
Geethanjali
2013
The King & The Commissioner
2012
Violet
2012
Christian Brothers
2011
Utsava Kanavu
2011
Ekadashy
2011
Home Science
2011
Venshangupol
2011
Kuttipattalam
2011
Collector
2011
Melvilasom
2011
Sahasram
2010
Kanyakumari Express
2010
Sadgamaya
2010
Raama Raavanan
2010
Ring Tone
2010
Janakan
2010
Kadaksham
2010
Mummy & Me
2010
Kerala Cafe
2009
Vairam
2009
Aa Okkadu
2009
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
2009
Bhoomi Malayalam
2009
Black Dalia
2009
IG: Inspector General
2009
Hailesa
2009
Bullet
2008
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008
Thavalam
2008
Aayudham
2008
My Mother's Laptop
2008
Madambi
2008
Twenty 20
2008
Kavyam
2008
Sound of Boot
2008
Black Cat
2007
Bharathan Effect
2007
Kichamani M.B.A.
2007
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
2007
Time
2007
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal
2007
Lanka
2007
Detective
2007
Adbutham
2006
Notebook
2006
Smart City
2006
Bada Dosth
2006
Pathaka
2006
Ashwaroodan
2006
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
Rashtram
2006
The Tiger
2005
Bharathchandran I.P.S
2005
Makalkku
2005
Agninakshathram
2004
Sasneham Sumithra
2004
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam
2003
Thillana Thillana
2003
Samasthanam
2002
www.anukudumbam.com
2002
Nariman
2001
Randam Bhavam
2001
Sundarapurushan
2001
Cover Story
2001
Sathyameva Jayathe
2001
Meghasandesam
2001
Dheena
2001
Thenkasipattanam
2000
Dreams
2000
Mark Antony
2000
Millennium Stars
2000
Pilots
2000
F.I.R.
1999
Crime File
1999
Vazhunnor
1999
Prem Poojari
1999
Pathram
1999
Saaphalyam
1999
Summer in Bethlehem
1998
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
Thirakalkkappuram
1998
Kallukondoru Pennu
1998
Colours of Love
1998
Thalolam
1998
Suvarna Simhasanam
1997
Guru
1997
Kaliyattam
1997
Anubhoothi
1997
Janathipathyam
1997
Lelam
1997
Gangothri
1997
Boopathi
1997
Kulam
1997
Masmaram
1997
Bhaaratheeyam
1997
Yuvathurki
1996
Rajaputhran
1996
Mahathma
1996
Sakshyam
1995
The King
1995
Sindoora Rekha
1995
Aksharam
1995
Thakshasila
1995
Highway
1995
Karma
1995
Saadaram
1995
Chukkan
1994
The City
1994
The City
1994
Kashmeeram
1994
Rudraksham
1994
Commissioner
1994
Manathe Kottaram
1994
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Ekalavyan
1993
Samooham
1993
Mafia
1993
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
1993
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons
1993
Dhruvam
1993
Ithu Manjukaalam
1993
Yaadhavam
1993
Paithrukam
1992
Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu
1992
Nadodi
1992
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1992
Utsavamelam
1992
Nakshthrakoodaram
1992
Daddy
1992
Aadhaaram
1992
Aham
1992
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
1992
Thalasthanam
1992
Santhwanam
1991
Athirathan
1991
Bhoomika
1991
Sundarikkakka
1991
Aanaval Mothiram
1991
Ente Sooryaputhrikku
1991
Parallel College
1990
Parampara
1990
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990
Saandhram
1990
Kouthuka Varthakal
1990
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
1990
Arhatha
1990
In Harihar Nagar
1990
Rajavazhcha
1990
Thoovalsparsham
1990
Midhya
1990
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
News
1989
Vachanam
1989
Nair Saab
1989
Kaalal Pada
1989
Innale
1989
Varnam
1989
New Year
1989
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
1989
Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu
1989
Aksharathettu
1989
Douthyam
1989
Miss Pamela
1989
Dhwani
1988
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988
New Delhi
1988
Moonnam Mura
1988
Anthima Theerpu
1988
Anuragi
1988
Manu Uncle
1988
1921
1988
Sanghunadam
1988
Witness
1988
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
1988
New Delhi
1988
Vazhiyorakazchakal
1987
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
1987
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
1987
January Oru Orma
1987
New Delhi
1987
P.C. 369
1987
Vrutham
1987
Irupatham Noottandu
1987
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
1987
Yagagni
1987
Sayam Sandhya
1986
Adiverukal
1986
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
Nandi Veendum Varika
1986
Rajavinte Makan
1986
Manasilloru Manimuthu
1986
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986
Yuvajanotsavam
1986
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986
Niraparaadhi
1984
Odayil Ninnu
1965