Typist Gopu | |
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Born | 1933or1934 [1] |
Died | (aged 85) [2] |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Film Actor, Stage Actor, Television Actor |
Years active | 1965–2007 |
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]
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.
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1965 | Naanal | Debut film | |
1966 | Sadhu Mirandal | Kadam Master | Special 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 | ||
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1970 | Thirumalai Thenkumari | ||
1970 | Patham Pasali | ||
1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | ||
1970 | Enga Mama | ||
1970 | Dharisanam | ||
1970 | Veettuku Veedu | ||
1971 | Thenum Paalum | ||
1971 | Thangaikkaga | ||
1971 | Kankatchi | ||
1972 | Agathiyar | ||
1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Dr.Irudhayam | |
1972 | Rani 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 | ||
1975 | Sonthangal Vaazhga | ||
1976 | Unakkaga Naan | ||
1976 | Nee Oru Maharani | ||
1976 | Uthaman | ||
1976 | Satyam | ||
1976 | Mayor Meenakshi | ||
1976 | Muthana Muthallavo | ||
1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | ||
1977 | Nallathukku Kalamillai | ||
1977 | Avar Enakke Sontham | ||
1977 | Palabishegham | ||
1977 | Uyarndhavargal | ||
1978 | General Chakravarthi | ||
1978 | Kanchi Kamakshi | ||
1978 | Ennai Pol Oruvan | ||
1979 | Kuppathu Raja | ||
1979 | Thaayillamal Naan Illai | ||
Simla Special (1982)
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Simla Special | ||
1987 | Vanna Kanavugal | ||
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 | ||
1993 | En 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 | ||
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Manasu | ||
2007 | Periyar | Last film |
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