Naadodigal Gopal

Naadodigal Gopal was an Indian character actor and comedian who works in Tamil Cinema. He has acted in over 30 films.

Naadodigal Gopal
Born
K.K.P. Gopalakrishnan
Died5 February 2020(2020-02-05) (aged 54)
Other namesGopalakrishnan
Occupation
  • Character actor
  • comedian
Years active2009–2020

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
2009NaadodigalNallammaal's father
2011 Vettai
2013Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
2014 Nimirndhu Nil Basavayya
2016RajinimuruganThotathree's father
Raja ManthiriKarthi and Suriya's father
KidaariPulikutthi's brother
2017Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru
Thiruttu Payale 2
2018Azhagumagan
Seema RajaSelvi's adopted father/uncle
2019Kolanji
Namma Veetu PillaiArumpon's paternal uncle and Paramu's father in law
Adutha SaattaiAadhi's father
2020Naadodigal 2Gopal
2021 Kalathil Santhippom Posthumous

Release

Short films
  • Wake Up Call (2016)[4]

References
  1. "Naadodigal actor Gopalakrishnan passes away". The Times of India. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. "பிரபல நடிகர் மரணம்! திரைத்துறையினர் அதிர்ச்சி! [Death of a famous actor! Shocking!]". Nakkheeran.
  3. Suganth, M (16 January 2017). "Raja Mandhiri will be like Aan Paavam: Kaali Venkat". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  4. Jeshi, K. (14 April 2016). "A desire for change". The Hindu.
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