Biography
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.
Acted in 163
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
Adv. David Abel Donovan
- 2023
Garudan
DCP Harish Madhav
Tamilarasan
Dr. Muruganantham
- 2022
Mei Hoom Moosa
Moosa
Paappan
Paappan / Abraham Mathew Mathan IPS
- 2021
- 2020
Varane Avashyamund
Major Unnikrishnan
2010s
- 2015
My God
Adiraja Bhattadirippad
Rudra Simhasanam
Rudra Simhan
Compartment
Movie
- 2014
The Dolphins
Panayamuttam Sura (Surapalan)
Salaam Kashmier
Tommy Eapen Devassy
- 2013
Geethanjali
Nakulan
- 2012
The King & The Commissioner
Bharathchandran I.P.S.
- 2011
Christian Brothers
Joseph Vadakkan
Venshangupol
Movie
Collector
Avinash Varma IAS
Melvilasom
Captain Vikas Roy
- 2010
Sahasram
SP Vishnu Sahasranamam IPS
Kanyakumari Express
Mohanshankar IPS
Sadgamaya
Dr. Ravi Varman
Raama Raavanan
Thiruchelvam
Janakan
Viswanaathan
Kadaksham
Nadhan
Mummy & Me
Amir
2000s
- 2009
Kerala Cafe
Ramesh
Vairam
Advocate Ravi Varma
Aa Okkadu
Movie
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam
Kalarikkal Achuthankutty
Bhoomi Malayalam
Ananthan Master / Narayanan kutty
IG: Inspector General
IG Durga Prasad IPS
Hailesa
Unnikrishnan
- 2008
Pakal Nakshatrangal
Dr. Vaidyanathan
Thavalam
Sivan
Aayudham
Hrishikesh IPS
My Mother's Laptop
Movie
- 2007
Black Cat
Ramesh Sharma/Black
Bharathan Effect
Dr. Pandala
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
DIG Sharafudeen Tharamasi
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal
Movie
Lanka
Shravan
Detective
Shyam Prasad / Mohan Kumar
- 2006
Adbutham
Chandrasekhara Warrier
Notebook
Brigadier Alexander
Smart City
Madhavan
Bada Dosth
Daya Shankar aka Bada Dosth
Pathaka
George Tharyan
Ashwaroodan
Veerabhadran
Chinthamani Kolacase
Lal Krishna Viradiar
Rashtram
Maliyekkal Thommi
- 2005
The Tiger
DIG Chandrasekharan IPS
Bharathchandran I.P.S
DIG Bharathchandran I.P.S.
Makalkku
Dr. Warrier
- 2004
Agninakshathram
Thalakkulathu Thambi
- 2003
Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam
Vishnu
- 2002
Samasthanam
Surya
www.anukudumbam.com
Movie
- 2001
Nariman
DySP Ashok Nariman
Randam Bhavam
Navneet Krishnan / Anantha Krishnan
Sundarapurushan
Surya Narayanan
Cover Story
Vijay Madhavan
Meghasandesam
Balagopal
Dheena
Adhikesavan
- 2000
Thenkasipattanam
Kannappan
Dreams
Dr. Roy
Pilots
Bobby Nair
1990s
- 1999
F.I.R.
SP Mohammed Sarkar IPS
Crime File
Idamattom Palackal Easow Panickar
Vazhunnor
Kuttappayi
Prem Poojari
Movie
Pathram
Nandagopal
- 1998
Summer in Bethlehem
Dennis
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
Movie
Kallukondoru Pennu
Movie
Colours of Love
Vinayachandran I.A.S
- 1997
Guru
Vijayanthan
Kaliyattam
Kannan Perumalayan
Anubhoothi
Shivankutty
Janathipathyam
R.D. Nayanar
Lelam
Aanakattil Chackochi
Kulam
Ananthapadmanabhan
Bhaaratheeyam
Movie
- 1996
Mahathma
Devadevan
- 1995
Sakshyam
Sunny
Aksharam
Ananthakrishnan
Highway
Sreedher Prasad/Mahesh Aravind
- 1994
The City
A.S.P Raviprasad IPS
Kashmeeram
Shyam
Commissioner
Bharathchandran I.P.S
Manathe Kottaram
Satheesh Nair
- 1993
Manichitrathazhu
Nakulan
Mafia
Ravi Shankar
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons
Thankachan
Dhruvam
Jose Nariman
Ithu Manjukaalam
Balu
Yaadhavam
Vishnu
- 1992
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu
Jacob
Nadodi
Sivan
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Dr. Gopan
Daddy
Movie
Aadhaaram
Vasu
Aham
Movie
Ponnurukkum Pakshi
Ananthan
- 1991
Santhwanam
Movie
Sundarikkakka
Movie
Aanaval Mothiram
Nandakumar
Ente Sooryaputhrikku
Dr. Srinivas
- 1990
Parallel College
Ananthan
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Christopher
Kouthuka Varthakal
Ravi
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
Kumar
Arhatha
Mahesh
In Harihar Nagar
Sethumadhavan
Thoovalsparsham
Ananda Padmanaban
Midhya
K. P. Rajagopal
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Christopher Luke
1980s
- 1989
News
Movie
Miss Pamela
Movie
Vachanam
Ravi
Nair Saab
Cadet Gopakumar
Innale
Dr. Narendran
Varnam
Manu Vishwanath
New Year
Vinod Menon
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Aromal Chekavar
Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu
Movie
Aksharathettu
Movie
Douthyam
Capt. Suresh G. Nair
- 1988
Dhwani
Dr. Dinesh
New Delhi
Movie
Moonnam Mura
Vaishakhan
Anuragi
Roy
Manu Uncle
SI 'Minnal' Prathapan
1921
Unnikrishnan Nair
Witness
Alex Williams
New Delhi
Movie
- 1987
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
Hari Das
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar
Jayan
January Oru Orma
Vinod
New Delhi
Suresh
Vrutham
Movie
Irupatham Noottandu
Sekharan Kutty
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
Vinayachandran
- 1986
Sayam Sandhya
Ravi
Adiverukal
Movie
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
Suresh
Rajavinte Makan
Kumar
Manasilloru Manimuthu
Movie
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
Man at the beach
Yuvajanotsavam
Dilip
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
Prospective Groom
- 1984
Niraparaadhi
Inspector Balan
1960s
- 1965
Odayil Ninnu
Fuedel lord's son (Uncredited)
No release date
Varaaham
Movie
Maniyan Chittappan
Maniyan Chittappan
Lelam 2
Movie
Sound 1
1990s
- 1998
Colours of Love
Vocals
Appearances3
2020s
- 2022
Pearle Maaney Show
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2008
Madambi
Narrator
- 2003
Thillana Thillana
Himself