Gopika
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Gopika is an India
n film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval
(2003). She went on to appear in over 30 films, working in Tamil
, Telugu and Kannada
film industries as well.
in Thrissur
, Kerala
. She has one sister, Glini. After completing her 12th standard in St. Raphael’s, Ollur
, she studied sociology
from the Calicut University. She learnt classical dance from her teacher Kamalher. She was crowned as Miss College during her farewell. The beauty contest Miss Thrissur
was turning point in her life. Though she did not win the title, she stood as the first runner up in the contest which gained her few model
ing assignments. She aimed to be an airhostess but landed into the film industry
. She claims that she never wanted to be an actress.
, in which she starred with Jayasurya and Vineeth. Pranayamanithooval, directed by Director Thulasi Das did not do well but got her recognition in the film industry. She got a second film 4 the People
which was a blockbuster and had its prints dubbed in many different Indian Languages. The film was directed by Jayaraj and she acted opposite Bharath. The song "Lejjavathiye Ninde Kalla Kadaikkannil" from the film was also a big hit in Kerala. Renowned Tamil movie director Cheran signed her up for his film Autograph
which was another big hit in 2004. She also acted in Kana Kandaen
.
Among her other movies she has acted in Kannada
film Kanasina Loka and the Telugu
remake of Azhagi
. Her Telugu film Leta Manasulu directed by Raju Upati crashed at the box office. She starred in the Malayalam movie Kirtichakra opposite Superstar Mohanlal
. Directed by Major Ravi the movie tells the story about a soldier against the backdrop of Kargil war. Apart from Kirtichakra, she also did another movie with Dileep
Pachakuthira. Her previous film with Dileep
Chanthupottu
was a big hit. Veruthe Oru Bharya
was a phenomenal hit and it also fetched her the Asianet Best actress award of 2008.
. She has come back to the cinema industry after marriage, acting in the movie Swantham Lekhakan
and says that she will continue to act in more films if she gets good opportunities and likes the script. She says that her husband doesn't mind her acting and that she is getting a lot of support from him and her family. A daughter, Amy, was born to them in Belfast
on April 14, 2010.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval
Pranayamanithooval
Pranyamanithooval is 2002 Malayalam film by Thulasidas starring Jayasurya, Vineeth Kumar and Gopika. This movie is inspired from the Tamil movie Nee Varuvaya.- Synopsis :...
(2003). She went on to appear in over 30 films, working in Tamil
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
, Telugu and Kannada
Cinema of Karnataka
The cinema of Karnataka , sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood and as Chandanavana in Kannada, encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka based in Bangalore. Most of the movies are made in Kannada, with a handful of them in Konkani or Tulu. Today more than 100 films are...
film industries as well.
Early life
Gopika was born as Girly Anto to Anto Francis and Tessy Anto in OllurOllur
Ollur is a major suburban area and an old commercial town in the Thrissur district of Kerala state, South India. It is situated about 5 km away from Swaraj Round on National Highway 47 commonly referred to as NH47 towards Ernakulam. From ancient time onwards Ollur was a major business centre...
in Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. She has one sister, Glini. After completing her 12th standard in St. Raphael’s, Ollur
Ollur
Ollur is a major suburban area and an old commercial town in the Thrissur district of Kerala state, South India. It is situated about 5 km away from Swaraj Round on National Highway 47 commonly referred to as NH47 towards Ernakulam. From ancient time onwards Ollur was a major business centre...
, she studied sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
from the Calicut University. She learnt classical dance from her teacher Kamalher. She was crowned as Miss College during her farewell. The beauty contest Miss Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
was turning point in her life. Though she did not win the title, she stood as the first runner up in the contest which gained her few model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
ing assignments. She aimed to be an airhostess but landed into the film industry
Film industry
The film industry consists of the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking: i.e. film production companies, film studios, cinematography, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew...
. She claims that she never wanted to be an actress.
Career
Her first film was PranayamanithoovalPranayamanithooval
Pranyamanithooval is 2002 Malayalam film by Thulasidas starring Jayasurya, Vineeth Kumar and Gopika. This movie is inspired from the Tamil movie Nee Varuvaya.- Synopsis :...
, in which she starred with Jayasurya and Vineeth. Pranayamanithooval, directed by Director Thulasi Das did not do well but got her recognition in the film industry. She got a second film 4 the People
4 the People
4 the People is a Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj. It is the first of a trilogy of films, followed by By the People and ending with Of The People. Bharath, Gopika, Benny Dayal, Kishore, PadmaKumar, Narain, and Pranathi played the lead roles. It was later dubbed with minor alterations in Tamil...
which was a blockbuster and had its prints dubbed in many different Indian Languages. The film was directed by Jayaraj and she acted opposite Bharath. The song "Lejjavathiye Ninde Kalla Kadaikkannil" from the film was also a big hit in Kerala. Renowned Tamil movie director Cheran signed her up for his film Autograph
Autograph (film)
Autograph is a 2004 Tamil language film directed by Cheran. The film's soundtrack is composed by Bharathwaj. Cheran also plays the lead role in the film, and other cast members include Sneha, Gopika, Kanika and Mallika....
which was another big hit in 2004. She also acted in Kana Kandaen
Kana Kandaen
Kana Kandaen is a 2005 Tamil film directed by K. V. Anand, and starring Srikanth, Gopika, and Prithviraj.-Plot:Friends since their childhood days, the couple begins to live in a small house owned by Vivek in Chennai...
.
Among her other movies she has acted in Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
film Kanasina Loka and the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
remake of Azhagi
Azhagi
Azhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...
. Her Telugu film Leta Manasulu directed by Raju Upati crashed at the box office. She starred in the Malayalam movie Kirtichakra opposite Superstar Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
. Directed by Major Ravi the movie tells the story about a soldier against the backdrop of Kargil war. Apart from Kirtichakra, she also did another movie with Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
Pachakuthira. Her previous film with Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
Chanthupottu
Chanthupottu
Chanthupottu is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. It is the story of a man named Radhakrishnan who was brought up like a girl by his grandmother.-Plot:...
was a big hit. Veruthe Oru Bharya
Veruthe Oru Bharya
Veruthe Oru Bharya is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar; starring Jayaram and Gopika in the lead roles. This film was a comeback film for Jayaram as his films struggled at the box office for about five years.-Story:...
was a phenomenal hit and it also fetched her the Asianet Best actress award of 2008.
Personal life
On July 17, 2008, Gopika married Ajilesh Chacko, a doctor working in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. She has come back to the cinema industry after marriage, acting in the movie Swantham Lekhakan
Swantham Lekhakan
Swantham Lekhakan, also known as Swa. Le., is a 2009 Malayalam film directed and co-produced by debuting filmmaker P. Sukumar and scripted by Kalavoor Ravikumar...
and says that she will continue to act in more films if she gets good opportunities and likes the script. She says that her husband doesn't mind her acting and that she is getting a lot of support from him and her family. A daughter, Amy, was born to them in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
on April 14, 2010.
Awards
- 2004 - Asianet Best Supporting Actress Award - VeshamVeshamVesham is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by V. M. Vinu in which Mammootty plays the lead role Appu, a businessman. The film is highly regarded as the best family entertainer of the year...
- 2006 - Asianet Best Star Pair Award - Keerthichakra
- 2009 - Asianet Best Actress Award - Veruthe Oru BharyaVeruthe Oru BharyaVeruthe Oru Bharya is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar; starring Jayaram and Gopika in the lead roles. This film was a comeback film for Jayaram as his films struggled at the box office for about five years.-Story:...
- 2008 - VanithaVanithaVanitha is an Indian magazine published fortnightly by the Malayala Manorama group. Although its name translates to "woman" in Malayalam, it includes articles on a variety of topics, and is not strictly a women's magazine. Published in Malayalam and Hindi, it is the largest selling magazine in...
Film Award for Best Actress - Veruthe Oru BharyaVeruthe Oru BharyaVeruthe Oru Bharya is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar; starring Jayaram and Gopika in the lead roles. This film was a comeback film for Jayaram as his films struggled at the box office for about five years.-Story:...
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pranayamanithooval Pranayamanithooval Pranyamanithooval is 2002 Malayalam film by Thulasidas starring Jayasurya, Vineeth Kumar and Gopika. This movie is inspired from the Tamil movie Nee Varuvaya.- Synopsis :... |
Meera | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | 4 the People 4 the People 4 the People is a Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj. It is the first of a trilogy of films, followed by By the People and ending with Of The People. Bharath, Gopika, Benny Dayal, Kishore, PadmaKumar, Narain, and Pranathi played the lead roles. It was later dubbed with minor alterations in Tamil... |
Malayalam | ||
| Vesham Vesham Vesham is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by V. M. Vinu in which Mammootty plays the lead role Appu, a businessman. The film is highly regarded as the best family entertainer of the year... |
Revathi | Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Best Supporting Actress Award | |
| Autograph Autograph (film) Autograph is a 2004 Tamil language film directed by Cheran. The film's soundtrack is composed by Bharathwaj. Cheran also plays the lead role in the film, and other cast members include Sneha, Gopika, Kanika and Mallika.... |
Lathika | Tamil | ||
| Kanasina Loka | Kannada | |||
| Naa Autograph Naa Autograph Naa Autograph is a Tollywood film, released on 11 August 2004 and was directed by S. Gopal Reddy. This film stars Ravi Teja, Gopika, Bhoomika Chawla, Mallika, Kanika, and more. This film is a remake of Tamil film Autograph.-Plot:... |
Latika | Telugu | ||
| Letha Manasulu | Bhanu | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Finger Print | Preethi Varma | Malayalam | |
| Chanthupottu Chanthupottu Chanthupottu is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. It is the story of a man named Radhakrishnan who was brought up like a girl by his grandmother.-Plot:... |
Malathi | Malayalam | ||
| Nerariyan CBI Nerariyan CBI Nerariyan CBI is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by K Madhu, written by S. N. Swami, and starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar.... |
Anitha | Malayalam | ||
| The Tiger The Tiger (2005 film) The Tiger is a 2005 Malayalam action film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and starring Suresh Gopi, Siddique, Saikumar and Rajan P. Dev in the lead roles, this film hugely got positive response at box office... |
Suhara Ahammed | Malayalam | ||
| Kana Kandaen Kana Kandaen Kana Kandaen is a 2005 Tamil film directed by K. V. Anand, and starring Srikanth, Gopika, and Prithviraj.-Plot:Friends since their childhood days, the couple begins to live in a small house owned by Vivek in Chennai... |
Archana | Tamil | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan | Kani | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Pachakuthira Pachakuthira Pachakuthira is a 2006 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and starring Dileep and Gopika. The film was panned by the critics and was a box office failure as well. Several critics consider the film to be the worst from director Kamal.... |
Nimmi | Malayalam | |
| The Don The Don (2006 film) The Don is a 2006 Malayalam film by Shaji Kailas starring Dileep in the lead role.A FLOP FILM- Cast :* Dileep ... Unnikrishnan / Salaam* Lal ... Baba* Gopika ... Zaheeda* Saikumar ... Subrahmaniam Swamy* Kasan Khan ... Drug Dealer* Shammi Thilakan... |
Zaheeda | Malayalam | ||
| Keerthi Chakra Keerthi Chakra Kirtichakra is a 2006 Indian Malayalam war film directed by debutant Major Ravi, and starring Mohanlal and Jeeva. The film is based on true events related to militancy in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The film was released on 7 August 2006 worldwide. It is the first movie in the Major... |
Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Best Star Pair Award (shared with Jeeva) | ||
| Pothan Vava Pothan Vava Pothan Vava is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshi starring Mammootty in the title role. Famous Indian pop and bollywood singer Usha Uthup made her first screen appearance through this film. She played the role of Mammootty's mother.-Plot:... |
Gladys | Malayalam | ||
| Thotti Jaya Thotti Jaya Thotti Jaya is an Indian film released in 2005. It was written and directed by Durai. The soundtrack was composed by Harris Jayaraj.-Plot:Jayachandran Mukut Pal is a born rowdy working in a hotel as a helper. He gets his title name "Thotti Jaya" as he is born in a garbage bin. People who confront... |
Brindha | Tamil | ||
| Aran Aran (film) Aran is a 2006 Tamil language feature film dubbed from Malayalam. The Malayalam original was titled Keerthichakra. The film stars Mohanlal, Jeeva, Gopika, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The film was produced by Jeeva's father, R. B. Choudhry of Super Good Films Ltd... |
Tamil | |||
| Emmtan-Magan Emmtan-Magan Em Magan is a 2006 released, Tamil film. Bharath, Gopika and Nassar play the lead roles with Vadivelu and Saranya Ponvannan with other roles. The film is directed by Thirumurugan. Bharath is acting in this movie. Upon release, the film met with strong critical reception and commercial success... |
Janani | Tamil | ||
| Veedhi | Seeta Mahalakshmi | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Mayavi Mayavi (film) Mayavi is a 2007 Malayalam masala film directed by Shafi and written by the Rafi Mecartin duo, starring Mammootty in the title role with Salim Kumar, Manoj K Jayan, Gopika, Vijayaraghavan, and Saikumar... |
Indu | Malayalam | |
| Smart City Smart City (film) Smart City is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by B. Unnikrishnan. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Jayasurya, Sanjay Mishra, Lakshmi Gopalaswami and Gopika in the lead roles. This is the debut movie of B... |
Devi | Malayalam | ||
| Ali Bhai Ali Bhai Alibhai is a 2007 big budget film directed by Shaji Kailas. It stars Mohanlal, Gopika and Navya Nair in leading roles. The film was an average growser at the box office.- Synopsis :... |
Ganga | Malayalam | ||
| Nagaram | Radhika | Malayalam | ||
| Veerappu Veerappu Veerappu is a Tamil language film. This was the second film that director Sundar C acted in the lead role.-Plot:The story revolves around Puli Sundar C who is a local rowdy and the son of a math teacher Prakash Raj. Prakash Raj hates his son for being a rowdy and for not being proficient in... |
Bharathi | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Malabar Wedding Malabar Wedding Malabar Wedding is a 2008 Malayalam film, made in India, and directed by the Rajesh-Faisal duo, who are Priyadarshan's associates. The film had Indrajith and Gopika in lead roles.... |
Smitha | Malayalam | |
| Janmam | Malayalam | |||
| Annan Thambi Annan Thambi Annan Thambi is a 2008 Malayalam film by Anwar Rasheed, starring Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai and Gopika. Mammootty did a double role in the film by playing twin brothers. Rahulraj composed the music of this movie.-Plot:... |
Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
| Twenty:20 | Devi | Malayalam | ||
| Velli Thirai Velli Thirai Vellitherai is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by debutant Viji, previously a dialogue writer. The film stars Prithviraj, as an assistant director hoping to make it big and Gopika, his love interest in the lead roles. Prakash Raj, the producer of the movie, also plays a prominent role in the... |
Mythili | Tamil | ||
| Veruthe Oru Bharya Veruthe Oru Bharya Veruthe Oru Bharya is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar; starring Jayaram and Gopika in the lead roles. This film was a comeback film for Jayaram as his films struggled at the box office for about five years.-Story:... |
Bindu Sugunan | Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Best Actress Award Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam |
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| Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan Swantham Lekhakan Swantham Lekhakan, also known as Swa. Le., is a 2009 Malayalam film directed and co-produced by debuting filmmaker P. Sukumar and scripted by Kalavoor Ravikumar... |
Vimala | Malayalam | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam |