In an era of style and mannerisms, Gopy had none of it.
For Bharat Gopy, acting was consuming passion, near-sinful temptation, and deep meditation. It was never just a vocation. It was the demon which drove him and the God which lured him. He came like a stream out of a strange land, enriched Malayalam cinema, and meandered out silently.
From the haunted jobless man in ‘Swayamvaram’ to the lonely old father in ‘Rasathanthram,’ Gopy portrayed characters aplenty, infusing them with energies, which he drew deep from some mysterious well. At times, when we listen and watch his portrayals carefully, we can hear the lapping of water in that mythical well. But we can never see the glorious moon which was reflected in them. That was Gopy’s privilege and perhaps his burden too.
Biographers trace Gopy’s roots to theatre. But when one sees him express a world of hurt with a grimace, one suspects that his roots lie elsewhere, in something more primeval than drama, in something as ancient as the waters from which life itself emerged. Perhaps he knew it, or perhaps, as the Vedas say, even he did not.
Gopy’s uniqueness was his access to this mysterious source of creativity and his humility before it. Since this humility was real, it appeared in sullen tones. For he knew that every such a gift comes with a curse.
There could be nothing further apart than the glee of Kodiyettam’s Sankarankutty when he sees a speeding lorry and the sado-masochistic guffaw of the judge in Sandhya Mayangum Neram. Both are Gopy’s portrayals but neither are him. Perhaps the only actor who could have exchanged notes with Gopy was Laurence Olivier, another inimitable. But this alchemy of actor and character took its toll on his body in the long run, as it would. The great ones pay great prices.
In Gopy’s story, the cliché of an artist putting his soul in his work becomes a golden beatitude — a glowing and tragic truth. His genius was the strange mix of volcanic talent, smoldering passion and saintly earnestness. Too profound to be a textbook actor, Gopy remains a textbook for actors. That is, for the ones who like hard lessons.
About the Author.

Bharat Gopy’s Filmography
Bharat Gopy’s uniqueness as a film actor lay in his brilliant portrayals onscreen, based on narratives that spoke of life in all its simplicity, with a profundity that bordered on the divine. Take me there.
Awards and Honors
4 National Awards as Actor, Producer and Director and Author, the Kerala State Award for the Best Actor in 1977, 1982, 1983 and 1985 – the accolades did not stop there. Show me the complete list.
ഞാൻ 80 കാലഘട്ടത്തിൽ പിറന്ന ഒരുവനാണ്…എൻ്റെ ഓർമ്മയിലെ നായകന്മാർ മസിൽമാൻമാരോ അതീവസുന്ദരൻമാരോ ഒന്നുമല്ലായിരുന്നു…പക്ഷേ ഹൃദയം കൊണ്ട് എന്നെ ഒരുപാട് സന്തോഷിപ്പിച്ച അപൂർവ്വം പ്രതിഭകളിൽ ഒരാളാണ് ഗോപി സാർ….എത്രയെത്ര ചിത്രങ്ങൾ…അഭിനയത്തിലെ ആത്മസമർപ്പണം എന്തെന്ന് ഇന്നത്തെ തലമുറ കണ്ടുപഠിക്കേണ്ട അതുല്യ പ്രതിഭ….മുടി ആട്ടിയും ശബ്ദം നീട്ടിക്കുറുക്കി പറഞ്ഞും ആ മനുഷ്യൻ ഇവിടെ ഉണ്ടാക്കിയെടുത്ത താര പരിവേഷത്തിന് കാലചക്രം ഇത്രയൊക്കെ കറങ്ങിയിട്ടും സ്വീകാര്യത ലഭിക്കുന്നെങ്കിൽ അതിൽപരം എന്ത് അഭിമാനമാണ് ഒരു സിനിമ പ്രേമി എന്ന നിലയിൽ എനിക്ക് വേണ്ടത്…..
അച്ഛൻ എന്ന ഭയപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന ഓർമകളിലേക്കാണ് ജനിച്ചു വീണത്!
ഒരച്ഛന്റെ വാത്സല്യം വല്ലപ്പോഴും അറിഞ്ഞത് കൂട്ടുകാരികളുടെ അച്ഛൻമാരിൽ നിന്നാണ്..
ഇന്നും കൂടെയുണ്ടെങ്കിലും ഒരിക്കലും ” കൂടെ ” ഇല്ലാത്ത ഒരാൾ… ഒരന്യൻ!!
അതും പോരാഞ്ഞിട്ട്….. ഭീകരരിൽ ഒരാൾ…
അച്ഛൻ ഇല്ലാത്ത ജീവിതം ആഗ്രഹിച്ചു പോകുന്നതിൽ തെറ്റുണ്ടോ എന്നറിയില്ല…
പക്ഷെ…. ജീവിതം പലർക്കും പലതാണ് ; അച്ഛന്മാരും!!!
സ്നേഹിച്ച, സ്നേഹിക്കുന്ന, ചേർത്ത് പിടിച്ച അച്ഛൻ ഉള്ള എല്ലാവരും ഭാഗ്യം ചെയ്തവരാണ്..
എന്തോ…. ഇന്നും കണ്ണ് നനയ്ക്കുന്ന ഒരേയൊരു ഓർമ!!!
An actor of all actors… This statement can only be given to one and only Shri Bharath Gopy Sir.. I am a Telugu guy and lucky to witness the great acting talent of Gopy Sir. He just enacted every role with such a ease and made me like him more and more with every performance. Even if it was a small role in any film like Irakkal, he made his mark within that screen time. There are no superlatives for such a great talent. From our Telugu film industry, Sri S.V.Ranga Rao is rated as the best ever actor and who was very expressful in his roles. Unlike him, Shri Bharat Gopy just enacts beautifully with less expressions but still defining the characters in the most natural way. Hats off to him. Bow down to this greatest actor ever.
ഭരത് ഗോപി എന്ന മഹാ നടനെ ഇനിയും നമ്മൾ ഓർക്കാൻ മുരളി ഗോപി എന്ന മകനെ മലയാള സിനിമയ്ക്ക് ലഭിച്ചല്ലോ. മകന് പൈതൃകം നന്നായി ഉപഗോഗപ്പെടുത്താൻ സാധിക്കട്ടെ എന്നാശംസിക്കുന്നു. ഭരത് മുരളി ഗോപി എന്നറിയപ്പെടട്ടെ….
Sreejith Vengilode
I am a Maharashtrian D.G.Joshi from Pune. I was extremely happy to see “Akkare” movie today on 27th April 2021 , This movie I watched long back in late 80s on Doordarshan and I was completely moved with his depth and width in acting. Though I don’t understand Malayalam nor I can read & speak, one can read the face of Mr,Gopi with his very expressions. Blessings to Malayalam cinema.
One of the finest actors in Indian Cinema.
My tribute to great Soul. Bhavpurna Shradhanjali.
Yes…….. He was a legend …..Pranamam
Ramesh
I recently watched “Kodiyettam” , no words to describe this legendary actor. Just an Indian’s Pride “Bharat Gopy” .
I am a great fan of Bharath Gopi Sir and during my college days back in 80’s, he was really my idol. Still cant place any other actor in place of Gopi Sir, for any of the characters he played and immortalized. Truly a legend and a stunner by his performances. That too at a time where cinema was so cinematic and natural acting talents like him had no roles to perform. Tribute to him and best of luck for the creator of this site.
An actor who is able to suddenly change Bhavas in one scene. The climax scene from the movie Sandhya Mayagum neram, which I had seen 30 years back still in front of my eyes
ஆக சிறந்த நடிகர் அண்ணன் பாரத் கோபி சார் யாவனிக என்ற திரைப்படத்தின் மூலம் தன் சிறந்த நடிகர் என உலகத்திற்கு நடித்து காட்டினார். உலகத் திரைப்பட வரலாற்றில் முதன்மையானவர்
வாழ்க கோபி சார்.உங்கள் ஆத்மா சாந்தி அடைய.அருள்மிகு தொட்டி இருளப்பசுவாமி அருளாசியொடு வாழ்க.
இவண் பரமசிவம் மகேஸ்வரி
முன்னாள் ஊராட்சி மன்ற தலைவர் இராஜபாளையம்.. தமிழ் நாடு.
அக் சிறந்த நடிகர் . அண்ணன் பாரத் கோபி..
யாவனிக என்ற திரைப்படத்தின்
தபேலா கலைஞர் பாத்திரம் சிறப்பாக நடிப்பில் மனதை உற்சாகபடித்தினர். உலகத் திரைப்பட கலைஞரில் முதன்மையானவர். வாழ்க கோபி சார்.
One of the legends in Malayalam film industry, a text book for the enactment tricks and a man unparalleled. My favourite
BHARAT GOBI NO DOUBT A
ACTOR OF CLASS ONLY SELECTED FEW IN INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY CAN MATCH.
HOWEVER IT IS MY VERY HUMBLE OPINION HE WAS
ALSO EXTREMELY LUCKY TO
WORK WITH THE SUPER TALENTED MALAYALAM FILM
DIRECTORS OF THE BY GONE ERA LIKE ADOOR BHARATAN
AND GEORGE WHO EXTRACTED THE VERY BEST FROM THIS TALENTED ACTOR
AND PRESENTED THE SAME
TO OUR MALAYALI CINE AUDIENCE TO REMEMBER AND CHERISH FOR THE GENERATIONS TO COME.LOVE YOU BHARAT GOBI CHETTAHA
As an actor late Mr Gopi’s career began with the theatre of late Professor G Sankara Pillai and later with that of late Kavalam Narayana Panikkar
Those of who were born in the 70s and were born and brought up watching DD’s regional movies every Sunday at 1.30 pm will forever feel blessed to have watched real acting. Thank you Murali Gopy for creating and maintaining this website in tribute to your father.
My Favourite Actor Of All Time. His Acting Technique Is Unique, Spontaneous, Versatile, Subtle And Nuanced. My Top Fav Movies Of Gopi Chettan Is Chidambaram, Kodiyettam, Yavanika, Palangal & Kattathe Kilikoodu. I Have Written A Blog About Him “Bharath Gopi – The Maestro Of Actors”. Also, I Had Reviewed Chidambaram In My Blog. I’m Considering Gopi Chettan As My Guru Of Cinema.
My Favourite Actor Of All Time. His Sheer Ease, Subtlety, Uniqueness, Nuanced Emotions, Brilliant Dynamic Reactions With Ample Nunances Played With Total Control. He Is Truly A Textbook Of Acting. I Have Dedicated An Article Named ” Bharath Gopi The Maestro Of Actors” In My Blog. Love Him Like A Guru. #BHARATHGOPY #THELEGEND
A versatile actor. He is so natural .A great actor of golden era of malayalam films.we all miss him so much.
I am a Kannada guy yet I completely understand Malayalam. I have seen couple of movie s wherein Gopi sir had predominant roles.
Great actor who has lived his life for the movie and I love him so much …
Iam a great fan of Bharath Gopi but not Murali Gopi. I think Murali needs to learn more following the path of his father Bharath Gopi Sir, regarding Acting and in Script Writing. Gopi sir always says Cinema is not a simple script but it is the reflection of actual life. A humble request Bharath Gopi please write some natural scripts which deals the life of a normal person and not like stories like Lucifer.
ஆக சிறந்த நடிகர் அண்ணன் பாரத் கோபி சார் யாவனிக என்ற திரைப்படத்தின் மூலம் தன் சிறந்த நடிகர் என உலகத்திற்கு நடித்து காட்டினார். உலகத் திரைப்பட வரலாற்றில் முதன்மையானவர்
வாழ்க கோபி சார்.உங்கள் ஆத்மா சாந்தி அடைய.அருள்மிகு தொட்டி இருளப்பசுவாமி அருளாசியொடு வாழ்க.
இவண் பரமசிவம் மகேஸ்வரி
முன்னாள் ஊராட்சி மன்ற தலைவர் இராஜபாளையம்.. தமிழ் நாடு.
ഗോപിയുടെ അഭിനയ സാധ്യത എന്നെ സ്പർശിച്ചത് ഓർമക്കായി എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിലെ ആ പാട്ടു സീൻ മാത്രം കണ്ടാൽ മതി.ഇനി ഇത്തിരി കൂടി അഭിനയം കാണണമെങ്കിൽ കുട്ടിയുടെ പേരിടലിൽ അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അനിതരണ സാധാരണമായ പ്രകടനം …അത് പക്ഷെ എനിക്ക് വീണ്ടും കാണാൻ തോന്നാറില്ല…കാണാൻ പറ്റാറില്ല…അത്രയും അത് വേദനിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. വേറെ സിനിമയുടെ കാര്യങ്ങൾ എല്ലാം ഇത് പോലെ തന്നെ പ്രേക്ഷകന് അറിയാവുന്നതാണല്ലോ.
I met Gopichettan two times, one is at the time of Panchavdippalam and second time while our cultural organization awarded him the best actor. Along with Gopichettan, Jagathy Sreekumar & Jalaja were also received their awards and felicitations.
ഞാൻ വളരെ അധികം ആരാധിക്കുന്ന ഒരു നല്ല നടൻ.. അക്കരെ എന്ന സിനിമ എന്നെ വല്ലാതെ അദ്ദേഹത്തിലേക്ക് ആകർഷിച്ചു.. പിന്നെയും ഒരുപാടു നല്ല കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളെ അദ്ദേഹത്തിലൂടെ എനിക്ക് കാണാൻ സാധിച്ചു, ഒരുപാടു സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നു… ബഹുമാനിക്കുന്നു… ❤
The one and only Bharat Gopi sir
മലയാളം സിനിമ കണ്ട എക്കാലത്തെയും മികച്ച നടൻ ഭാരത് ഗോപി ഈ നടൻ അഭിനയിച്ച ഓരോ സിനിമയും അത്ഭുതം ആയിരുന്നു ഗോപി സാറിന്റെ അക്കരെ എന്ന സിനിമ മതി അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ ആരാധകൻ ആകാൻ…. മലയാളത്തിന്റെ അഭിനയ ചക്രവർത്തി…
As an actor late Mr Gopi’s career began with the theatre of late Professor G Sankara Pillai and later with that of late Kavalam Narayana Panikkar
മലയാള സിനിമയ്ക്ക് നഷ്ട്ടപ്പെട്ട അഭിനയ ചക്രവർത്തിമാരിൽ മുൻപന്തിയിൽ നിൽക്കുന്ന ശ്രീ. ഭരത്ഗോപി സാറിന് പ്രണാമം
A best actor
One of the versatile actor in Malayalam film industry. Miss you!
Thanks to this gene line for their fantastic works! Waiting for many more creations and performances from Murali Gopi. Please never stop and continue writing and acting!!!
Probably words cannot justify the brigade that Sri Bharat Gopy hails from. Like rightly pointed out above “ his roots lie elsewhere, in something more primeval than drama, in something as ancient as the waters..” His passion towards any role he portrayed & the plethora of subtle expressions he delivered was unparalleled..No accolades can reward the talent he was blessed with. Happy to see the website up.. Bowing down infront of the mastero & a big salute to the legend he was!!
I am great fan of Murali Gopi, expecially “SONGS”. Best wishes
Bharat Gopi Sir, A legendary actor of Malayalam film industry. When I used to see his movies in childhood,his facial expression and shrud look through the eye use make me have a fear when i look at him through his character role.This shows how intensely he had influenced the viewer’s mind to create an emotion. He had his own signature of expressions where no1 can predict and immitate. He always brought a suspense emotion through his character which makes the viewer surprise about whatz the next scene in a movie…I wish his traits will continue through Murali Gopi Sir… All the best to the website….I would rather say his movies are study material for the young generation..God bless
Where can i buy Abhinayam, Anubhavam? Thanks in advance
My best friend
A complete actor.
We missed him.
One can only be in awe of the genius !!!
Respects to Gopy Sir and venugopal
Nobody can follow the mannerism which Bharat Gopi performed in the screen. It’s versatile and 100 percentage dedicative. The film “YAVANIKA” shows his level of acting. Salute sir… And salute the guys behind the website…happy bday legend
Mr Bharat Gopi,My favourite actor.The person who made a positive impact in other’s lives with his wonderful acting.How can someone forget his acting in the climax scene of the movie “Revathikkoru pavakkutti “.You can’t watch that scene without crying.Really amazing and heart touching.
Our current society really needs more people like him and movies like this.
Words are not enough to express how much i like his characters.The most brilliant actor Malayalam industry have ever seen.You will always be in our hearts.
There are things beyond impossible in an actor. The 3 movies which always stay fresh ..
Kodiyettam – Yavanika – Panjavadipaalam ..proves just a glimse of the 3 diverse axes of his talent …there are numerous others in between these..
Gopi Sir’s acting is beyond the expressions and dialogues .. there are so much of technicalities that goes in his acting… watch the spaces between dialogues, watch the body language, watch the eyes…
We could see people follow shades of great actors … time proves the legend cannot be replicated beyond his head gestures..
Glad that we have Murali who redefines intensity..
Salute the legend, Salute the actor who is impossible ….
Excellent actor the world has seen..
Happy to see this website about him..
Tabalist Ayyappan in the movie Yavanika. What a enthralling performance!!! Great actor…
Great actor Malayalam ever had seen.Good and professional website.
Murali Gopi, we expect many wonders from you
A Wonderful actor…
Movie “Palangal” Bharat Gopy Sir, though was an antagonist was the king of the Movie. Only his facial expressions were enough to create a grudge by the audience to the character. Fabulous actor and a great human being.
മലയാള സിനിമ ശുഷ്കമവാതെ കാത്തവരിൽ അഗ്രഗണ്യൻ
ലോകത്ത് അഭിനയം പാഠ്യവിഷയമാക്കുന്നവർക്ക് ശ്രീ.ഭരത്ഗോപി എന്ന അതുല്യ നടൻ്റെ അഭിനയമുഹൂർത്തങ്ങൾ ഒരു മുതൽക്കൂട്ടായിരിക്കും. Hats Off. One of the Real Legends in Indian Cinema. അഭിനയത്തിലെ വ്യത്യസ്തത കൊണ്ടും എഴുത്തിലെ മികവു കൊണ്ടും ശ്രീ.മുരളീഗോപിയും മലയാളത്തിൽ തൻ്റേതായ സ്ഥാനം നേടിയെടുത്തു കഴിഞ്ഞു.
Best Wishes.
Bharath Gopi will be remembered as an actor who lived through his characters in each and every role he played. What a brilliant actor!!!! A rare breed indeed.
He is great, and you marvelouse
I just wanted to say that I am a huge fan of your writing and movies. Please write more. Your father is a legend; his acting style was very subtle and effortless. That’s why he was able to create pure magic on the screen.
He was the one of the godfathers of malayalam cinema I ve a dream to act will u fulllfill ma dream sir
ലോകം ഒരിക്കലും മറക്കുകയില്ല…….
A Great tribute to a great artist.
He was really a complete actor
ഭാരതീയ സിനിമാരംഗത്ത് സമാനകളില്ലാത്ത ഒരു നടനായിരുന്നു ശ്രീ ഗോപി. ഓരോ ചിത്രത്തിലും തികച്ചും വ്യത്യസ്തമായ റോളുകൾ ചെയ്യുന്നതിലെ അനായാസത – അത് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ മാത്രം സവിശേഷതയായിരുന്നു.
ഭാരതത്തിന്റെ അതുല്ല്യ നടന്റെ ഓർമ്മക്കുമുൻപിൽ നമിക്കുന്നു.
U r a wonderful actor im a huge fan of ur, nice tribute to bharat gopi sir
hi,I am fan of Murali Gopi,when I was searching on web I got this website,now i understand about his father barath gopy the legend who was multitalented,good work for his father,keep it up Murali gopy.
Great tribute to a great artist. Have seen many his movies through DD. Yavanika many times in vcd. Lot more not available in market. Hope to grab them through this website
kudos to the team behind it!
Murali Gopi is the new gen Bharat Gopi
gifted &blessed!
An actor with immense histrionic talent who can be included in the genre of actors like Nasirudheen Sha and Ompuri.
He was actually the first actor to be associated with the new wave cinema in Kerala.
Gifted directors Adoor Gopalakrishnan (kodiyettam), G.Aravindhan (Chidambaram), K.G.George (yavanika), Bharathan (Ormakkayi), Padmarajan (Kallan Pavithran) have associated with this great Actor….
A great tribute to a great actor. Kudoz to the team behind it.
The best actor malayalam has ever produced. I would rate him at No.1 among the Bharat award winners.
The best actor malayalam has ever produced.
Excellent “write up”for an awesome actor !!
അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അഭിനയചാതുര്യത്തെ ഇന്ത്യന് സിനിമ ലോകം ഒരിക്കലും മറക്കുകയില്ല, എന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിലും കാരണം ഞാന് ആദ്യമായി നേരില് കാണുന്ന നടന് അദ്ദേഹമായിരുന്നു 25 വര്ഷങ്ങള്ക്കു മുമ്പ് എന്റെ 8-ാം വയസ്സില്.കൊടിയേററത്തില് തുടങ്ങി രസതന്ത്രത്തില് വരെ അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ നടന വെെഭവം ആസ്വദിക്കാന് നമ്മള്ക്ക് ഭ ഭാഗ്യം ലഭിച്ചു .ഈശ്വരന് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ ആത്മാവിന് നിത്യ ശാന്തി നല്കട്ടേ എന്ന് പ്രാര്ത്ഥിക്കുന്നു.
muraliyettan undallo ath mathi..ellam athil kanan kazhiyunnu.
Nicely done website. Well deserved for the amazing actor India had seen. Great job
I was unable to see the movie “kodiyettam” when it was released, because at that time I was 3 years old, but I saw the movie in you tube. I am a hardcore fan of Sri. “Bharath Gopi” who broke all the conventional concepts of masculine beauty of Malayalam Film industry.
The movie “kodiyettam” was a unique blend of two genius, Sri Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Sri Bharath Gopi, the versatile actor.
Whatever the character he did it was remarkable and Gopi sir was extricate to cast any character. With a great flexibility he manifest himself in an unrivaled place in the film industry. Without making strident dialogues or heavy actions, he became the unchallenged hero of Malayalam movie History for ever.The demise of such a great genius is a melancholy to Malayalam film industry. Hats off sri. Gopi sir..I would like to remember his dialogue in ‘AGNNIDEVAN’ ഞാന് എഴുതിയതൊന്നും ഇതുവരെ അച്ചടിക്കതിരുന്നിട്ടില്ല” . It’s true , what ever the character he did , what ever the work he did it was remarkable in the history of malayalam movie.
I was watching the film SNEHAPOORVAM MEERAKKU. All of a sudden i realised that Mr.Gopy was an actor in an era where overacting and over expressions were norms,But ,Mr. Gopy, had a normal LIFE SITUATION style of acting .A small wrinkle at the corner of his eye, the faint hint of smile ,few short hands of style which is either broad or rough but ,he could convince his audience ,which is an intangible quality.I have a void of language to describe the quality of his acting style.Effortless, Sensitive, Talented ,Flexible,,that was himself,,creating WAR that is titanic while he was acting.
Great acting comes from a highly developed imagination — your unconscious, infinitely vast dream world. As an actor in a technological world, you must work even harder to develop and connect to your imagination. And i think Mr.Gopy was all of above.