V. Gopalakrishnan (actor)
Introduction
Venkataraman Gopalakrishnan (1933 - 20 April 1998) born as Venkataraman Gopalakrishnan, was an Indian stage and Film actor who was active in Tamil Cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. He was well known for his playing negative role and supporting role. But was also a successful Character Actor. In a career spanned close to Five decades, he acted in over than 400 movies in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. With his eloquent and stylish English. The film industry admired his strong English.
Early life
Gopalakrishnan was born as Venkataraman Gopalakrishnan on 1933, in Tiruchirappalli. At the age of 9, he started his career as Child Artiste. He joined in the St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, when finished his Bachelor Degree and he shifted into Madras joined University of Madras in Chennai and finished him Master Degree. He showed interested in Stage Plays and joined a drama troupe in Tamil theatre and began to perform stage Plays.
Personal life
Gopalakrishnan was married to Lalitha. They had two son, on 29 April 1998 he died.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Miss Malini | |
| 1950 | Ezhai Padum Padu | |
| 1950 | Beedala Patlu | |
| 1956 | Naane Raja | |
| Paasavalai | ||
| 1957 | Aaravalli | Prince Abimanyu |
| 1959 | Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali | Gopal (John) |
| 1960 | Padikkadha Medhai | |
| 1962 | Kathirunda Kangal | |
| 1963 | Idhayathil Nee | Shankar/Chinna Kannu |
| Idhu Sathiyam | ||
| Thulasi Maadam | Thomas | |
| 1964 | Bommai | Tax driver |
| Kalai Kovil | ||
| 1965 | Hello Mister Zamindar | |
| Kalangarai Vilakkam | Doctor Gopal | |
| Neerkumizhi | Arun | |
| 1966 | Nadodi | |
| 1967 | Kandhan Karunai | |
| Nenjirukkum Varai | ||
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal | |
| Galatta Kalyanam | Gopalakrishnan | |
| Lakshmi Kalyanam | ||
| Sumathi En Sundari | ||
| 1969 | Ayiram Poi | |
| Thunaivan | ||
| 1970 | Maalathi | Sukumar |
| Nadu Iravil | Ranga Rajan | |
| Navagraham | Mali | |
| Thirumalai Thenkumari | Prohit | |
| 1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | Prohit |
| Kankatchi | ||
| Meendum Vazhven | Rathnam | |
| Nootrukku Nooru | Robert | |
| Punnagai | Haniff | |
| 1972 | Dheivam | Vadivelu |
| Naan Yen Pirandhen | Doctor Shankar | |
| Thavapudhalavan | ||
| Velli Vizha | Joseph | |
| 1973 | Komatha En Kulamatha | Somasundaram |
| Ulagam Sutrum Valiban | ||
| Vandhaale Magaraasi | Cameo Appearance | |
| 1974 | Engal Kula Deivam | |
| Ungal Viruppam | ||
| 1975 | Andharangam | |
| Idhayakkani | ||
| Naalai Namadhe | Robert | |
| Ninaithadhai Mudippavan | The Doctor | |
| Paattum Bharathamum | ||
| Pallandu Vazhga | Jail Warden | |
| 1976 | Athirshtam Azhaigirathu | |
| Jai Jagat Janai | The Prohit | |
| Muthana Muthallavo | ||
| Needhikku Thalaivanangu | ||
| 1977 | Avar Enakke Sontham | |
| Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | ||
| Murugan Adimai | ||
| 1978 | Raajavukku Etha Raani | |
| Sadhurangam (1978 film) | Masilamani | |
| Sri Kanchi Kamkshi | ||
| 1979 | Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren | |
| Dharma Yuddham | ||
| Enippadigal | Actor Gopalakrishnan | |
| Kadvul Amaitha Medai | ||
| Suprabatham | ||
| 1980 | Thunive Thozhan | |
| Valli Mayil | ||
| 1981 | Devi Dharisanam | |
| Kilinjalgal | David | |
| Neruppile Pootha Malar | ||
| Ram Lakshman | ||
| Ranuva Veeran | ||
| Sivappu Malli | ||
| Thee | ||
| 1982 | Adhisayappiravigal | |
| Asthivaaram | ||
| Darling, Darling, Darling | ||
| Ninaivellam Nithya | ||
| Paap Ko Jala Doonga | ||
| Parvaiyin Marupakkam | Professor Peter | |
| Paritchaikku Neramaachu | ||
| Simla Special | ||
| Siivantha Kangal | ||
| Sparisam | ||
| Vazhvey Maayam | ||
| Thanikattu Raja | ||
| 1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | |
| Imaigal | ||
| Thanga Magan | ||
| Yuga Dharmam | ||
| 1984 | Alaya Deepam | |
| Chiranjieevi | ||
| Iru Medhaigal | ||
| Ezhuthatha Sattangal | ||
| Naan Paadum Paadal | ||
| Nalla Naal | ||
| Nilavu Suduvathillai | ||
| Sathyam Neeye | ||
| Thalaiyanai Manthiram | ||
| Vetri (film) | ||
| Theerppu En Kaiyil | ||
| 1985 | Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye | |
| Chain Jayapal | ||
| Saavi (film) | Public Prosecuter | |
| Chinna Veedu | ||
| Irandu Manam | ||
| Kaaki Sattai | ||
| Navagraha Nayagi | The King | |
| Padikkadha Pannaiyar | ||
| Pudhiya Theerppu | ||
| Pudhu Yugam | ||
| Sonna Nambamatteenga | ||
| Sugamana Raagangal | ||
| 1986 | December Pookal | |
| Marumagal | ||
| Uyire Unakkaga | ||
| 1987 | Muthukkal Moondru | |
| Shankar Guru | ||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | |
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | |
| Naanum Indha Ooruthan | ||
| 1991 | Jenma Natchathiram | |
| 1992 | Nadodi Pattukkaran | |
| Oor Mariyadhai | Arumugam Thevar | |
| 1995 | Chakravarthy | Advocate |
| Naan Petha Magane | Indra's Father |
As dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Kanniyin Kaadhali | Tamil | Kalaimani (Madhuri Devi) |