Naadodigal Gopal
Naadodigal Gopal | |
|---|---|
| Born | K.K.P. Gopalakrishnan |
| Died | 5 February 2020 (aged 54) |
| Other names | Gopalakrishnan |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2009–2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Kavitha Gopal |
| Children | 2 |
Naadodigal Gopal was an Indian character actor and comedian who works in Tamil cinema.
Personal life[]
He is married to Kavitha, a school teacher working in Erode and has 2 daughters(twins).
Career[]
Originally a farmer, Gopal made his debut Naadodigal (2009) as Ananya's father and the success of the film meant that he appended the film to his stage name.[1][2] Gopal played Kalaiyarasan and Kaali Venkat's father in Raja Manthiri (2016).[3] His portrayal of Sivakarthikeyan's alcoholic uncle in Namma Veetu Pillai (2019) garnered acclaim. He has since acted in several films with his last film being Naadodigal 2 (2020).[1][2]
Death[]
Gopal died from a heart attack on 5 February 2020. He was 54 years old at the time of his death.[1][2]
Filmography[]
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Nallammaal's father | |
| 2011 | Vettai | ||
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | ||
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Basavayya | |
| 2016 | Rajinimurugan | Thotathree's father | |
| Raja Manthiri | Karthi and Suriya's father | ||
| Kidaari | Pulikutthi's brother | ||
| 2017 | Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru | ||
| Thiruttu Payale 2 | |||
| 2018 | Azhagumagan | ||
| Seema Raja | Selvi's adopted father/uncle | ||
| 2019 | Kolanji | ||
| Namma Veetu Pillai | Arumpon's paternal uncle and Paramu's father-in-law | ||
| Adutha Saattai | Aadhi's father | ||
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | Gopal | |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Anand's father | Posthumous Release |
| Annaatthe | Soorakottai villager | Posthumous Release |
- Short films
- Wake Up Call (2016)[4]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Naadodigal actor Gopalakrishnan passes away". The Times of India. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "பிரபல நடிகர் மரணம்! திரைத்துறையினர் அதிர்ச்சி! [Death of a famous actor! Shocking!]". Nakkheeran.
- ^ Suganth, M (16 January 2017). "Raja Mandhiri will be like Aan Paavam: Kaali Venkat". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ Jeshi, K. (14 April 2016). "A desire for change". The Hindu.
External links[]
Categories:
- Indian male film actors
- Tamil male actors
- Tamil comedians
- Male actors from Tamil Nadu
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- 2020 deaths
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- 1966 births