Badava Gopi
Badava Gopi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gopinath 2 September 1967 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Stand-up comedian, mimicry artist, actor, radio jockey |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Haritha[1] |
Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor, known for his work in Tamil cinema.[2][3]
Career
Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, singer, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was introduced into films in 2005 in the movie Poi, shot in Sri Lanka by the veteran director Thiru K. Balachander (who is the guru to Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and many others in the film industry), he has performed his comedy shows globally and the show performed exclusively for Abdul Kalam has earned him many accolades. He was a radio jockey and host, with Hello FM and Radio city.[4] Gopi has worked as an actor, often portraying supporting comedic characters. He has often been cast in films directed by Venkat Prabhu, while he has also portrayed major roles in Samuthirakani's Poraali & Nimirndhu Nil.[5] Gopi portrayed a television journalist in Thodari (2016), and to prepare for his role, he observed several television hosts and incorporated their body language into his performance.[6]
Gopi has also worked as a cricket commentator, initially working on Celebrity Cricket League matches, before working for professional players in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.[7][8] Gopi acted as a cricket commentator in the film Chennai 28, again he acted in its sequel.[9]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Poi | Banerjee | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Commentator | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Himself | |
| 2009 | Vaalmiki | Mental patient | |
| 2011 | Payanam | Gopinath | |
| 2012 | Poraali | Groundfloor Tenant | |
| 3 | Tuition Master | ||
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Kamal | |
| Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Rajendran | ||
| Biriyani | Gopi | ||
| Pattathu Yaanai | Teacher | ||
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Hyder | |
| Pulivaal | iPhone service person | ||
| Nimirndhu Nil | Design Seenu | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sigamani's friend | ||
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | RTO Officer | Telugu film |
| Massu Engira Masilamani | Registrar | ||
| Moone Moonu Varthai | Karna's boss | ||
| Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Telugu film | ||
| 2016 | Thodari | Journalist | |
| Kodi | Reporter | ||
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Commentator | ||
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Tv Show Anchor | |
| Thondan | Reporter | ||
| 2018 | Koothan | Asian Dance Competition Host | |
| 2019 | K.D. | Gurukal | |
| Panam Kaaikkum Maram | |||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Gopi | |
| 2021 | Friendship | Professor | |
| Maanaadu | politician | ||
| Operation JuJuPi | Gopi | ||
| 2022 | Nitham Oru Vaanam | Arjun’s Boss | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Journalist and TV Anchor | |
| 2024 | Dear | Advocate Adaikalasamy | |
| Vasco Da Gama | Rajangam | ||
| Emakku Thozhil Romance | Umashankar's uncle | [10] | |
| Miss You | Association secretary | Uncredited | |
| 2025 | Yolo | ||
| 2026 | L.S.S: Love Subscribe Share | ||
| Carmeni Selvam | Passenger | [11] |
As singer
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | "Aaviparakkum Teakadai" | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Galata Sirippu[12] | Pichai | Galatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM | |
| 2001 | Pitchathibathi | Jaya TV | Satire; spoof of Kaun Banega Crorepati | |
| 2004 | Poi Alla Pottu Kudu | Raj TV | Satire; spoof of Kadhai Alla Nijam | |
| 2006 | EQ | Judge | Vijay TV | College cultural competition |
| 2007 | King Queen Jack | first standup comedy show in Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Jodi No 1 | Contestant | season 3 | |
| 2013 | 60 Nodi Are You Ready ? | |||
| 2019 | Adhu Enga Raja Kaalam | Computer science teacher | Eruma Saani | |
| 2021 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai | Contestant | Vijay TV | season 3 |
| Jungle Resort | Manager | Eruma Saani | ||
| 2022 | Ill Thakka Saiya | Vikram’s father | ||
| Meme Boys[13] | Professor Kadir | SonyLIV | ||
| 2023 | Accidental Farmer and Co | Postman | ||
References
- ↑ "Badava Gopi's wife makes her onscreen debut". The Times of India. 29 January 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "'Badava' Gopi to perform in U.S." The Hindu. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Children respond to Aadya's hug". The Hindu. 20 October 2008. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "The battle for the eardrums". The Hindu. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Tamil Tv Actor Badava Gopi Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "Badava Gopi plays a television journalist in Thodari". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "Badava Gopi tells us what's mattai veechalar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "A new avatar!". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "நடிகர் படவா கோபி நேர்காணல் | Exclusive interview with Actor Badava Gopi". Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ↑ "Ashok Selvan's Emakku Thozhil Romance To Release On This Date!". Times Now. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "Carmeni Selvam Movie Review: Virtue signaling on four wheels". The Times of India. 2 April 2026. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ "Episode 29: Galatta Sirippu Tamil TV Serial - AVM Productions - YouTube". YouTube. 5 March 2014. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ "'Meme Boys' Trailer: Guru Somasundaram And Badava Gopi Starrer 'Meme Boys' Official Trailer". The Times of India.
External links
- Badava Gopi at IMDb
- www.badavagopi.com Archived 12 September 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- Badava Gopi on Moviebuff