Achamillai Gopi
Born
V. Gopalakrishnan

9 May 1955[1]
Other namesJayagopi, Kadhirmani Gopi, Achamillai Achamillai Gopi[2]
Occupation(s)Film actor, Singer, dramatist, Voice Over & Dubbing
Years active1975–present
SpouseShobana [2]
Children2[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).[2]

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.[2] 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.[2]

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.[2] 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.[2]

Filmography

As actor

Films
Year Film Role Notes
1985Thavam
1985Padikkadha PannaiyarPannaiyar's son
1985Oru Pullankuzhal Adupputhukirathu
1986Marakka Maaten
1987VelaikkaranKowsalya's brother
1987Pudhiavan
1987Ivargal Indiyargal
1988Oorai Therinjikitten
1988Nallavan
1988Paarthal Pasu
1988Kai Koduppal Karpagambal
1988Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
1989Athaimadi Methaiadi
1989Aavathellam Pennale
1990Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1990Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990Panakkaran
1990Pathimoonam Number VeeduMuthu
1990Athisaya Piravi
1991Idhaya VaasalMurali
1991Marupakkam
1991Vaaku Moolam
1993Iniyaraja
2003Punnagai Poove
2006VanjaganLawyer
2007Nee Naan NilaNila's father
Television
  • Akshaya
  • Enge Brahmanan
  • Vanna Kolangal
  • Mangalyam
  • Take it Easy Vazhkai
  • Dheerga Sumangali
  • Sorgam
  • Kanavugal Aayiram
  • Aarthi
  • Kasthuri
  • KalyaneeGemini TV
  • Vairanenjam (dubbed as Aadajanma on Star Maa and Swarna Manasu on Asianet)
  • Anandham vilaiyadum veedu
  • Vasantham
  • Kodi Mullai

Dubbing artist

Films
Actor Film Notes
RaveendranPoikkal Kudhirai (1983)
BalakrishnaSurya (1993)
GovindaRakkamma Kaiya Thattu (1989)
RahmanPuriyatha 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)
KumareshOru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
VijayaraghavanArangetra Velai (1990)
VenkateshVaaliban (1990),
Coolie No. 1 (1991),
Mudhalamaichar Jayanthi (1991)
Enga Oor Singam (1996),
College Galatta (1997)
Arun PandianAdhikari (1991)
PramodJenma Natchathram (1991)
JagadeeshKasthuri Manjal (1992)
NagarjunaEswar (1992)
Autokaaran (1998)
Sathriya Dharmam (1999)
Pongada Neengalum Unga Arasiyalum
RajaKizhakku Veluthachu (1992)
RajaprabhuChinna Poovai Killathey (1992)
AnandNaan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993)
Jagapathi BabuPokkiri Kadhalan (1994)
Suresh GopiMr. Deva (1995),
The King (1995)
Narasimha Naicker (2001)
DevarajCircle Inspector (1996)
Anupam KherVIP (1997)
ArjunArjuna (1998)
Manoj K. JayanGame (2002)
Naseeruddin ShahKrrish (2006)
Charan RajVel (2007)
ShobrajLady Tiger (2010)
Sayaji ShindeSudesi (2006)
NassarIni Oru Vidhi Seivom (2014)
Television
Actor Character Serial Notes
RavirajDoctorMicro Thodar – Manjal Nila
Subhalekha SudhakarChithi,
Kolangal,
Thendral
Madhavi
Ilavarasi
Priyamanaval
Thenmozhiyaal
SridharSahana's fatherSahana
SrinathThyagam

References

  1. "V.Gopalakrishnan (a.k.a) Achamillai Gopi | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam". www.nadigarsangam.org. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "திறமைசாலி நடிகர்களுக்கு மரியாதையே இல்லை! - வருந்தும் சென்னை தொலைக்காட்சியின் முதல் நடிகர்".
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