Achamillai Gopi Explained

Achamillai Gopi
Birth Name:V. Gopalakrishnan
Birth Date:9 May 1955[1]
Other Names:Jayagopi, Kadhirmani Gopi, Achamillai Achamillai Gopi[2]
Occupation:Film actor, Singer, dramatist, Voice Over & Dubbing
Years Active:1975–present
Spouse:Shobana
Children:2

Gopalakrishnan (born 9 May 1955), known professionally as Achamillai Gopi, is an Indian actor, singer, dramatist, and a voice over & dubbing artist. He has acted in a number of films and TV serials and has also given his voice for various cine actors in Tamil. He is a singer, owns a band called "Gopi melodies" for more than 30 years, and has been consistently performing live shows.

He has acted in several films in Tamil and has done over 1,000 telefilms and serials.

Early life and family

Born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu his parents, Mr. M. Venkatraman, a retired Railway officer, and Ms. Meenakshi, named him V. Gopalakrishnan (fondly called 'Achamillai Gopi' today).

Career

He was trained under the tutelage of guru Shrimaan Kumbakonam Nataraj Iyer, and after a while, started his music troop 'Gopi Krishna' in 1970, facilitating his stage career and passion. Very soon he got the opportunity to do backing vocals for Ilaiyaraaja and sung many songs for composers like Ravindran, Narasimhan and V. Kumar. Directors Mr. K. Balachander and Mr. Ananthu, screenplay writers Mr. G. Balasubramanian and Mr. Gokulnath, were all working in the AG's office then. He also participated in singing competitions and dramatics.

In the film Poikkalkuthirai, one of K. Balachander directorial ventures, Mr. Ravindran played an interesting character that required dialogues to be voiced in a very unique manner. Gopi was given the opportunity to dub for this role. His first onscreen debut was offered by K. Balachander, the man who had also given him his first dubbing project. He was to play a role alongside none other than Mr. Rajinikanth in Thillu Mullu, a Balachander film.

Filmography

As actor

Films
YearFilmRoleclass=unsortableNotes
1981 Thillu Mullu
1984 Achamillai Achamillai Palavesam
1985 Thavam
1985 Padikkadha Pannaiyar Pannaiyar's son
1985 Oru Pullankuzhal Adupputhukirathu
1986 Marakka Maaten
1987 Velaikkaran Kowsalya's brother
1987 Pudhiavan
1987 Ivargal Indiyargal
1988 Oorai Therinjikitten
1988 Nallavan
1988 Paarthal Pasu
1988 Kai Koduppal Karpagambal
1988 Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
1989 Athaimadi Methaiadi
1989 Aavathellam Pennale
1990 Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1990 Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990 Panakkaran
1990 Pathimoonam Number Veedu Muthu
1990 Athisaya Piravi
1991 Idhaya Vaasal Murali
1991 Marupakkam
1991 Vaaku Moolam
1993 Iniyaraja
2003 Punnagai Poove
2006 Vanjagan Lawyer
2007 Nee Naan Nila Nila's father
Television

Dubbing artist

Films
ActorFilmclass=unsortableNotes
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
Government Mappillai (1992)
BalakrishnaSurya (1993)
Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu (1989)
Puriyatha Puthir (1990),
Aarathi Edungadi (1990),
Pattikattan (1990)
Pattanamdhan Pokalamadi (1990)
Seetha (1990)
Thambi Pondatti (1992),
Mappillai Vandhachu (1992),
Naane Varuven (1992)
Udan Pirappu (1993),
Karuppu Vellai (1993)
Hero (1994)
Paattu Padava (1995),
Kalki (1996)
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
Arangetra Velai (1990)
VenkateshVaaliban (1990),
Coolie No. 1 (1991),
Mudhalamaichar Jayanthi (1991),
Super Police (1994)
Enga Oor Singam (1996),
College Galatta (1997)
Adhikari (1991)
Pramod Jenma Natchathram (1991)
Jagadeesh Kasthuri Manjal (1992)
Eswar (1992)
Autokaaran (1998)
Sathriya Dharmam (1999)
Pongada Neengalum Unga Arasiyalum
Kizhakku Veluthachu (1992)
Rajaprabhu Chinna Poovai Killathey (1992)
Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993)
Pokkiri Kadhalan (1994)
Mr. Deva (1995),
The King (1995)
Narasimha Naicker (2001)
Circle Inspector (1996)
VIP (1997)
Arjuna (1998)
Game (2002)
Krrish (2006)
Vel (2007)
Shobraj Lady Tiger (2010)
Sayaji ShindeSudesi (2006)
Ini Oru Vidhi Seivom (2014)
Television
ActorCharacterSerialclass=unsortableNotes
Raviraj Doctor Micro Thodar – Manjal Nila
Subhalekha SudhakarChithi,
Kolangal,
Thendral
Madhavi
Ilavarasi
Priyamanaval
Thenmozhiyaal
SridharSahana's father Sahana
SrinathThyagam

Notes and References

  1. Web site: V.Gopalakrishnan (a.k.a) Achamillai Gopi Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam. www.nadigarsangam.org. 5 May 2017.
  2. Web site: திறமைசாலி நடிகர்களுக்கு மரியாதையே இல்லை! - வருந்தும் சென்னை தொலைக்காட்சியின் முதல் நடிகர் .