Naadodigal Gopal

Naadodigal Gopal was an Indian character actor and comedian who works in Tamil-language films. He has acted in over 30 films.

Naadodigal Gopal
Born
K.K.P. Gopalakrishnan
Died5 February 2020(2020-02-05) (aged 54)
Other namesGopalakrishnan
Occupation
  • Character actor
  • comedian
Years active2009–2020

Career

Originally a farmer, Gopal made his debut Naadodigal (2009) as Ananya's father and the success of the film meant that he appended the film to his stage name.[1][2] Gopal played Kalaiyarasan and Kaali Venkat's father in Raja Manthiri (2016).[3] His portrayal of Sivakarthikeyan's alcoholic uncle in Namma Veetu Pillai (2019) garnered acclaim. He has since acted in several films with his last film being Naadodigal 2 (2020).[1][2]

Death

Gopal died from a heart attack on February 5, 2020. He was 54 years old at the time of his death.[1][2]

Filmography
Films
Year Film Role Notes
2009NaadodigalNallammaal's father 2011 Vettai'
2013Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
2016RajinimuruganThotathree's father
Raja ManthiriKarthi and Suriya's father
KidaariPulikutthi's brother
2017Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru
Thiruttu Payale 2
2018Azhagumagan
Seema RajaSelvi's adopted father/uncle
2019Kolanji
Namma Veetu PillaiArumpon's paternal uncle and Paramu's father in law
Adutha SaattaiAadhi's father
2020Naadodigal 2Gopal
Short films
  • Wake Up Call (2016)[4]

References
  1. "Naadodigal actor Gopalakrishnan passes away - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. "பிரபல நடிகர் மரணம்! திரைத்துறையினர் அதிர்ச்சி! [Death of a famous actor! Shocking!]". Nakkheeran.
  3. "Raja Mandhiri will be like Aan Paavam: Kaali Venkat - Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. Jeshi, K. (April 14, 2016). "A desire for change". The Hindu.
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