Typist Gopu

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Typist Gopu
Born1933or1934 [1]
Died (aged 85) [2]
Nationality Indian
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Stage Actor, Television Actor
Years active1965–2007

Gopalarathnam, known by his stage name Typist Gopu, was an Indian actor known for comedy and supporting roles. [3] He acted in over 600 stage plays and 400 films. [1]

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Career

A native of Manakkal, Lalgudi in Trichy district, Gopalarathnam was active in college dramas during his B. Com. from Vivekananda College, Chennai and got introduced to the stage through his friend Nagesh in his drama troupe in 1955. In the 1959 play Nenje Nee Vaazhga, he played the role of a typist, which was praised and he got his name "Typist" Gopu. [1] In 1965, he made his film debut in K. Balachandar's movie Naanal and went on to act alongside major actors in the period. He later joined Y. G. Mahendran's United Amateur Artists. He received Kalaimamani in 2002. [4] He also acted on comedy television serials [5] after acting opportunities ceased to come.

Filmography

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1960s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1965 Naanal Debut film
1966 Sadhu Mirandal Kadam MasterSpecial Appearance
1966 Madras To Pondicherry
1967 Adhey Kangal
1967 Aalayam
1967 Karpooram
1967 Anubavam Pudhumai
1967 Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1968 Uyarndha Manithan
1968 Naalum Therinthavan
1968 Galatta Kalyanam
1968 Kadhal Vaaganam
1968 Kallum Kaniyagum
1968 Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1969 Vaa Raja Vaa
1969 Ponnu Mappillai
1969 Thirudan Guest Role

1970s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1970 Thirumalai Thenkumari
1970 Patham Pasali
1970 Engirundho Vandhaal
1970 Enga Mama Koteeswaran's Hostel Warden
1970 Dharisanam
1970 Veettuku Veedu
1971 Thenum Paalum
1971 Thangaikkaga
1971Kankatchi
1972 Agathiyar
1972 Kasethan Kadavulada Dr.Irudhayam
1972Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai
1973 Baghdad Perazhagi
1973 Thedi Vandha Lakshmi
1973 Bharatha Vilas
1973 Nathaiyil Muthu
1973 Kasi Yathirai
1973 Alaigal
1974 Dikkatra Parvathi
1974 Urimaikural
1974 Naan Avanillai
1975 Dr. Siva
1975 Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
1975Sonthangal Vaazhga
1976 Unakkaga Naan
1976Nee Oru Maharani
1976 Uthaman
1976 Satyam
1976 Mayor Meenakshi
1976Muthana Muthallavo
1977 Sri Krishna Leela
1977Nallathukku Kalamillai
1977Avar Enakke Sontham
1977 Palabishegham
1977 Uyarndhavargal
1978 General Chakravarthi
1978 Kanchi Kamakshi
1978 Ennai Pol Oruvan
1979 Kuppathu Raja
1979 Thaayillamal Naan Illai

1980s, 1990s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1982 Simla Special
1987 Vanna Kanavugal
1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1990 Michael Madhana Kamarajan
1990 Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
1990 Keladi Kanmani
1990 Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990 Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
1991 Naadu Adhai Naadu
1991 Adhikari
1991 Vanakkam Vathiyare
1991 Archana IAS
1991 Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 Idhayam
1991 Thayamma
1991 Rudra Bank cashier
1991 Pudhiya Raagam
1992 Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992 Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992 Idhuthanda Sattam
1992 Naalaiya Theerpu
1992 Oor Mariyadhai
1992 Sugamana Sumaigal
1992 Oor Mariyadhai
1992 Pandiyan
1993 Dhuruva Natchathiram
1993 Walter Vetrivel
1993En Idhaya Rani
1994 Pudhiya Mannargal
1994 En Pondatti Nallava
1994 Magalir Mattum
1994 Pondattiye Deivam
1995 Paattu Padava
1996 Maanbumigu Maanavan
1998 Kumbakonam Gopalu
1998 Golmaal

2000s

YearFilmRoleNotes
2000 Manasu
2007 Periyar Last film

Television

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