Sajin Gopu | |
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 Sajin Gopu in 2023 | |
| Born | Sajin Gopu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | De Paul Institute of Science & Technology |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Sajin Gopu is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Hailing from Aluva, he made his acting debut in the 2015 film Mumbai Taxi in a minor role. [1] Gopu first made his breakthrough with Churuli in 2021, and later that year with Jan.E.Man as well as the sleeper hit Romancham in 2023. [2]
Sajin Gopu was born in Aluva as the eldest son of Gopalakrishnan and Pramila. He completed his high school education at the SNDP school and higher secondary education from Aluva Boys higher secondary school. Gopu completed college at the De Paul Institute of Science & Technology in Angamaly. [3]
Gopu made his big screen debut in 2015 with Mumbai Taxi where he played a minor role. [4] He then played minor roles in the films Thilothama and Marubhoomiyile Aana . Gopu's role of the jeep driver in Lijo Jose Pellissery's Churuli in 2021 became a turning point in his career. [5] The same year he played the character of Saji Vypin in Jan.E.Man , where his performance was acclaimed. [6] In 2023, he starred in one of the lead roles in the horror-comedy Romancham and his character Niroop was well received by young audiences. [7]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mumbai Taxi | Terrorist Zia Thakbeer | Film debut |
| Thilothama | Robi | ||
| 2016 | Marubhoomiyile Aana | Kichu's friend | Uncredited |
| 2021 | Churuli | Jeep Driver | [8] |
| Jan.E.Man | Saji Vypin | [8] | |
| 2023 | Romancham | Niroop | [9] |
| Neymar | Cameo | [10] | |
| Chaaver | Asif | [11] | |
| 2024 | Aavesham | Amban | [12] |
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