Suresh Gopi is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and has also appeared in some Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bollywood films. He has acted in more than 200 films. He received several awards including a National Film Award and a Kerala State Film Award. Suresh Gopi became an overnight star during the 1990s, especially through his police and army roles. Popular films Ekalavyan Commissioner, Lelam and Pathram have given Suresh Gopi, the status of a new Malayalam superstar after Mohanlal and Mammootty.
These 10 Films are some of the movies that established Suresh Gopi as the Magnum in the film industry and among his fans.
1) Commissioner (1994)
Director - Shaji Kailas
IMDB rating - 7.7/10
Bharathchandran (Suresh Gopi), a Police Commissioner honest to his duty, goes on and exposes the criminal links of a business tycoon from Delhi, who has illegal and criminal activities running in the country through his contacts of certain politicians and police officers. The story follows the story of a police officer surviving amongst the politics and his journey of uncovering corruption.
2) Lelam (1197)
Director - Joshiy, Krishna Kumar KK
IMDB rating - 7.3/10
The story revolves around the rivalry of two liquor business families, the Anakkattil family and the Kadayadi family in Kerala. Chachochi must fight and survive amidst everything to retain the Anakkattil family's control of the business.
Lelam was considered a major comeback film for the actor Suresh Gopi. This film returned him to the title of ‘Superstar’ after a series of Box Office failures for 3 continuous years.
The character Annakattil Chackochi, played by the actor remains one of his career-best roles to date.
3) Chinthamani Kolacase (2006)
Director - Shaji Kailas
IMDB rating - 6.7/10
Suresh Gopi plays the role of Adv. Lal Krishna Viradiyar/LK
This is a story of a successful criminal lawyer (Suresh Gopi) who brings his version of street justice upon his clients after freeing them from law.
4) Vazhunnor (1999)
Director - Joshiy
IMDB rating - 6.2/10
Suresh Gopi stars as Thevakkattu Abraham aka Kuttappayi.
The youngest son from a wealthy family falls deeply in love with a teacher. Later, by the time their wedding approaches, few businessmen from the [ast arrives to settle past scores with the family, creating chaos and complications.
Suresh Gopi's Portrayal of the Character "Kuttapayi" was widely acknowledged. The film was a huge box office success and has since earned a cult status within the industry. Filmmakers and directors have credited it to be one of the best in his career.
5) Ekalavyan (1993)
Director - Shaiji Kailas
IMDB Rating - 6.9/10
Swami Amoorthananda is involved in shady business, drugs, narcotics and death of innocent people. The CBI goes on to hire police officer Madhavan to investigate against Amoorthananda and bring justice.
Ekalavyan became a blockbuster and ran for 200 days in the theatres. Suresh Gopi plays the role of Madhavan IPS. This film elevated Suresh Gopi to the status of the Matinee Idol and the second action superstar in Malayalam cinema after Jayan.
6) The Play of God (1997)
Director - Jayaraj
IMDB Rating - 7.8/10
This is an adaptation of "Othello" set in the south Indian state of Kerala. In 1998, Suresh Gopi received the National Film Award for Best Actor and Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his critically acclaimed performance.
Kannan, who is a theyyam artist, loves Thamara. However, Paniyan manipulates him into thinking that Thamara is having an affair somehwehere and sends him forward down a path of death and tragedy unfolding this tragic story.
Suresh Gopi plays the character of Kannnan Perumalayan (Othello) in the movie.
7) Inhale (1989)
Director - P. Padmarajan.
IMDB Rating - 8/10
A girl gets hospitalized after a serious accident and forgets her past. After falling in love with a man, and finding herself secure with hum, she stops worrying about her past. But her past is much more shocking and dangerous when a man from the past comes in search of the girl.
Suresh Gopi's role as Dr Narendran was critically acclaimed and is considered one of the finest and most memorable performances in his career.
8) Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
Director - Sibi Malayil
IMDB Rating - 7.8/10
Ravishankar, a bumbly and happy man, lied to his family about his success and wealth while livingin his friends farmhouse. When his grandparents and family express their desire to meet him at ‘his’ apparent farmhouse, choas starts and all hells break lose.
9) Pathram (1999)
Director - Joshiy
IMDB Rating - 7.1/10
Nandagopal, an editor, meets Sekharan, an old man who also runs a newspaper. Due to his courageous and bold writing, Sekharan gets killed and Nandagopal decides to avenge his death.
The Movie stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role as an associate editor of a Popular Newspaper.
10. Rudraksham (1994)
Director - Shaji Kailas
IMDB Rating - 5.8/10
When Vishwanathan learns that Sudhakar, a gangster's son, raped his sister, he gets furious and kills him. To avenge his beleoved son’s death, the gangstar then starts the manhunt and chase for viswanathan and story unfolds.
Suresh Gopi plays the role of Vishwanathan. Due to the success of the film, Shaji Kailas and Ranjith collaborated on blockbuster films like Asuravamsam, Aaram Thamburan, Narasimham and Valliettan.
Vaishnavi Tripathi, a media student, is currently pursuing her graduation from Chitkara University.