Naadodigal Gopal was an Indian character actor who worked over 30 films Tamil cinema.

Naadodigal Gopal
Born
K.K.P. Gopalakrishnan

Erode

Tamil Nadu
Died5 February 2020(2020-02-05) (aged 54)
Other namesGopalakrishnan Gopal Nadodigal Gopal
Occupations
  • Character actor
  • comedian
Years active2009–2020
SpouseKavitha Gopal
Children2
Gopal

Personal life and education

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KKP Gopalakrishnan is married to Kavitha and has 2 daughters (twins) Surabhi and Sherya .He done his schooling in  Diamond Jubilee Higher Secondary School Gobichettipalayam, Erode. He studied in PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore

Career

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Originally a farmer and businessman made his debut Naadodigal (2009) directed by his friend Samuthirakani and the success of the film meant that he appended the film to his stage name as Nadodigal Gopal .[1][2] His notable films include Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2012), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), Rajinimurugan (2016), Raja Manthiri (2016),[3] Seemaraja (2018) and Namma Veetu Pillai (2019) garnered acclaim.[2] He has often acted in several films with directors Samuthirakani, Ponram and Pandiraj. His last film was Annaatthe (2021) directed by Siva released after his death.[2]

Death

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Gopal died from a heart attack on 5 February 2020. He was 54 years old.[1][2]

Filmography

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Films
Year Film Role Notes
2009 Naadodigal Nallammaal's father
2011 Poraali Villager
2012 Vettai Police officer
2013 Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Mithra's father
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Perumal
2014 Nimirndhu Nil Basavayya
2015 Kaaval Gopalaswamy
2016 Rajinimurugan Thotathree's father
Raja Manthiri Karthi and Suriya's father
Kidaari Pulikutthi's brother
2017 Thondan Sikkal Shanmugasundaram
Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru Village panchayat leader
2018 Azhagumagan Uncle
Seema Raja Selvi's adopted father/uncle
2019 Kolanji Villager
Namma Veetu Pillai Arumpon's paternal uncle
Adutha Saattai Aadhi's father
2020 Naadodigal 2 Gopal
2021 Kalathil Santhippom Anand's father Posthumous Release
Annaatthe Soorakottai villager Posthumous Release
Short films
  • Wake Up Call (2016)[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Naadodigal actor Gopalakrishnan passes away". The Times of India. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "பிரபல நடிகர் மரணம்! திரைத்துறையினர் அதிர்ச்சி! [Death of a famous actor! Shocking!]". Nakkheeran. 5 February 2020.
  3. ^ Suganth, M (16 January 2017). "Raja Mandhiri will be like Aan Paavam: Kaali Venkat". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  4. ^ Jeshi, K. (14 April 2016). "A desire for change". The Hindu.
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