Typist Gopu

Acting

Typist Gopu

Born

1934-01-01 (92)

Place of birth

Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

60 titles

Gopalarathinam, popularly known as Typist Gopu is a Tamil stage and film actor known for comedy and supporting roles. He has acted in over 600 stage plays and 400 movies.

Known for

Film credits

1990s · 17 titles

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Pattabi's wife Parimala, an ex-police officer, makes his life miserable. Pandiyan, a criminal, kills Parimala and her husband helps him discard her body.

Pondattiye Deivam

1994

Paattu Paadava poster
8.0

Murali goes through a traumatic childhood and lands in a mental asylum due to his abusive father. He falls in love with Devi, a social worker, who is in love with Rishi, a doctor.

Paattu Paadava

1995

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Diwakar, a videographer, tricks people into giving him money, so he can collect enough capital for his shop. However, the girl he loves promises to marry him only if he ends his scheming ways.

Sathyavan

1994

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Pudhiya Raagam

1991

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Ganesh (Selva), a good-for-nothing youth, falls in love with Aishwarya (Monica Nerukkar). Her father Karnal Rajappa (Rajan P. Dev) is a very strict father who hates love. Ganesh and Aishwarya decide to elope but her father later has a heart attack and Aishwarya refuses to marry him. Karnal Rajappa's state of health deteriorates, therefore he arranges his daughter's wedding as soon as possible. Three terrorists (Sathya Prakash, Mahanadi Shankar and Bhanu Prakash) escape from jail. While preparing Aishwarya's wedding in Karnal Rajappa's house, Ganesh enters in her room and tries to convince her. In the meantime, the three terrorists enter in their house and begin to sequester them. These terrorists are ultimately Ganesh's friends and it was Ganesh's plan to marry his lover Aishwarya. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Golmaal

1998

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Sugamana Sumaigal is a 1992 Tamil film directed by R. Parthiepan. The film stars R. Parthiepan, Shali, Radha Ravi and Vijayakumar in lead roles.

Sugamana Sumaigal

1992

Idhayam poster
8.3

When a medical student from a middle-class family falls in love with an affluent English-speaking pretty girl, he is unable to express his love to her due to his inferiority complex.

Idhayam

1991

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Madurai Veeran Enga Saami

1990

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9.0

Two men end up falling for the same woman, but which one will she choose?

Pudhiya Mannargal

1994

Oor Mariyadhai poster
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Rathnavelu loves Rasathi, who is in love with Kannan, brother of Veerapandi, an archrival of Rathnavelu. She is forcefully married to Rathnavelu, which leads to the death of Kannan.

Oor Mariyadhai

1992

Kumbakonam Gopalu poster
6.0

Gopal, a man from a small town, earns a living in the city by cheating people in all possible ways. He decides to make big money by blackmailing the men involved in a woman's death. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Kumbakonam Gopalu

1998

Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu poster
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Trying to save his blind mother Shenbagam by a transplant, Muthu discovers that his father Asogan is alive and has been waiting on death row, his execution not for a long time.

Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu

1990

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Hamsaveni, a teacher, agrees to marry an illiterate man on the condition that she will stay with her ailing father after marriage. However, on the wedding night, he refuses to comply with her terms.

Thirumathi Palanisamy

1992

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Ravi, a mechanic, is still in love with his ex-wife, Priya, who left him because of a terrible lie. When Asha, a wealthy girl, falls for Ravi and gets rejected, she commits suicide.

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren

1992

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8.0

Thayamma is a 1991 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Gopi Bhimsingh, starring Pandiyan, Anand Babu and Babu with Geetha and Oru Thalai Ragam Shankar.

Thayamma

1991

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Selvaraj (R. Sarathkumar), an upright police officer, takes charge as a SP in a new area and he settles down there with his daughter Meena. A woman inspector Amudha (Meenakshi) helps him. Selvaraj challenges a notorious man Gurusami (Mylai R.V. Gurupadam) and his henchmen Kaali (Mansoor Ali Khan), Dharma (K. Natraj) and Soori (Justin) to punish them. Amudha is intrigued by Selvaraj and he tells her his tragic past. In the past, Selvaraj lived hapilly with his wife Lakshmi (Rekha), newborn baby and his father-in-law, the judge Venugopal (V. S. Raghavan). During the deepavali festival, they all witnessed a murder committed by the rowdy Gurusami. Gurusami sent his henchmen to kill Selvaraj's family. During the confrontation, Lakshmi and Venugopal were murdered, while Selvaraj was seriously injured and his baby spared. Gurusami was later sentenced to the death penalty but he managed to be released thanks to his henchmen. Selvaraj is now determined to punish them.

Idhuthanda Sattam

1992

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6.0

Story about a lady and her adopted son that looks after the village. The villian is her husband who wants to be a politician.

Dhuruva Natchathiram

1993

1980s · 19 titles

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Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam

1987

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi poster
8.2

The son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician spreads awareness about social causes against his father's will, and gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness to neighbouring villages.

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988

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A young orphan boy works as a helper for a wealthy family and takes care of his arrogant elder brother. Later, his boss gets indulged in an extramarital relationship.

Uravai Kaatha Kili

1984

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In order to resolve her sister, Geetha's marital problems, Chitra decides to marry Geetha's bachelor brother-in-law, Balu. She disguises herself as a village belle, Rajathi and enters Balu's life.

Manamagale Vaa

1988

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Idhayaththil Ore Idam

1980

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary poster
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Though David is loyal to Suryaprakash, a politician, he rapes and kills David's wife and sends him to jail. David comes back from jail, after serving life imprisonment, to exact his revenge

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

1985

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey poster
6.6

Desperate for work, an educated youth pretends to be a gardener. Later, he falls in love with his employer's daughter while his family wants him to marry someone else.

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

1983

Velaikkaran poster
6.4

Ragupathy leaves his village for the city and finds a job at a 5-star hotel owned by a man in a relationship with his mother. When his life is threatened, Ragupathy decides to ensure his safety.

Velaikkaran

1987

Anbae Odi Vaa poster
8.0

Prema transfers to a college in the same town as college student Mahesh. She is rich, beautiful and harbors a deep sense of entitlement. Mahesh is reserved and primarily focused on his education as well as excelling in running track. He politely ignores Prema the few times they meet which enrages her. She makes it a point to reach out to him and fosters a friendship. Mahesh soon falls in love with Prema and she becomes the focus of life. Prema plays along in an attempt to get revenge.

Anbae Odi Vaa

1984

Simla Special poster
6.5

Two friends, Gopu and Babu, own a troupe that performs comedic plays. When Babu faces a financial crisis, the two friends decide to accept a commission and perform for the Tamilians in Shimla.

Simla Special

1982

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Kunguma Chimil

1985

Muthal Vasantham poster
8.0

Ponnusamy, a cowherd, works for Vettakaran, a landlord. Problems arise when Nithya, Vettakaran's daughter, and Poonusamy fall in love.

Muthal Vasantham

1986

Idhaya Kovil poster
7.0

Shankar, a budding singer loses his love, Gowri, who commits suicide. When Shankar turns famous, he eventually develops friendship with Surya, a college girl, who falls in love with him.

Idhaya Kovil

1985

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7.0

Durai, a theatre artist, gets obsessed with the roles he plays and murders the men who brutally rape and kill Babu's mother. He tries to eliminate anti-social elements without revealing his identity.

Aalappirandhavan

1987

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Kashmir Kadhali

1983

Velundu Vinaiyillai poster
5.0

Velundu Vinaiyillai (Tamil: வேலுண்டு வினையில்லை) is a 1987 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by S. Valliammai. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ambika, M. N. Nambiar and Jaiganesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.

Velundu Vinaiyillai

1987

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Rajathanthiram

1984

Kathanayagan poster
10.0

Mani and Ramani, two poor men, plan to go to Dubai in order to earn money. But they land in trouble when a gangster thinks they are detectives and decides to kill them.

Kathanayagan

1988

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Suja, a writer, fights against the injustice done to her sister by her husband. However, she is shattered when her sister and daughter get killed and the culprit manages to escape from the law.

Veetuku Oru Kannagi

1984

1970s · 18 titles

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7.0

Parvathi is a happy girl just married to a very loving husband, Karuppan. With kind parents-in-law and a doting husband, her life is blissful. Soon, she is blessed with a child. Karuppan wants to increase his earnings and decides to buy a cart, though Parvathi is unwilling, asserting it is happier to be contented with what they have. However Karuppan takes a loan from a money lender and buys a cart. Initially, everything looks rosy. But Karuppan happens to cross the toddy shops on his way home.

Dikkatra Parvathi

1974

Kuppathu Raja poster
6.7

Selvam, a taxi driver, is on a mission to seek revenge on a person. Little does he know that his budding friendship with Raja is the person he dislikes.

Kuppathu Raja

1979

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When Prince Abdullah returns home after completing his higher education, he learns that his mother and sister have gone missing. He decides to search for them while his father falls for a dancer.

Baghdad Perazhagi

1973

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Kannan, a cab driver, is raised by his miserly uncle with no inkling of his inheritance or parentage. His kindness and humility aid him on his journey through life

Karotti Kannan

1975

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At the request of a wealthy man, a courtesan agrees to help heal his mentally disturbed son by pretending to be his wife. Her efforts only earn her abuse and wrath at the hands of most family members.

Engirundho Vandhaal

1970

Thaayillamal Naanillai poster
5.7

Raja falls in love with Bhuvana, the daughter of a landlord. However, the landlord declares that he will agree to their relationship only if Raja forsakes his mother.

Thaayillamal Naanillai

1979

Unakkaga Naan poster
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Best friends Raja and Ramu decide to oppose the union leader of Raja's mill when he creates problems. However, they face several obstacles in their attempt to stop him.

Unakkaga Naan

1976

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Ravi belongs to a lower middle class family. He finds it difficult to make ends meet and puts aside thoughts of marriage. However, his colleague comes up with the idea of marrying a working woman.

Aalukkoru Aasai

1977

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5.0

Velum Mayilum Thunai (English: Support with Spear and Peacock) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu devotional film directed and written by Ra. Sankaran with dialogue by Rajasekaran. The film was produced by Ra. Ma. Narayanan and Vijayalakshmi Subramaniyam. The music was composed by Shankar - Ganesh. The film stars M. R. Radha(dual role) and Baby Sudha.

Velum Mayilum Thunai

1979

Kasethan Kadavulada poster
7.9

A young man collaborates with his cousin and friend to steal money from his stingy stepmother.

Kasethan Kadavulada

1972

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Anand, an owner of an advertising company, gets married to Kavita, a disciplined woman. Though their personalities are poles apart, Anand tries to keep Kavita happy.

Avar Enakke Sontham

1977

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Honest Seetharaman covers for his philandering friend Ramesh with the woman he is seeing. What happens when Seetharaman's wife Meena and Ramesh's wife Malathi have suspicions and decide to follow their misadventures?

Yarukku Mappillai Yaro

1975

Urimai Kural poster
6.7

Together, Gopi and his brother are a power to reckon with. But Dorai, a jealous man, tries to turn them against each other and create the possibility of sibling rivalry.

Urimai Kural

1974

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Shanthi, a married woman, learns about her husband's love for another woman named Chitra. Soon, she grapples with Viswa's wish to leave her for Chitra.

Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam

1978

Enga Mama poster
4.0

Koteeswaran, who runs an orphanage, is barely able to take care of the children. However, life takes an unexpected turn when he ends up saving a girl from committing suicide.

Enga Mama

1970

Dr. Siva poster
9.0

Dr. Siva treats leprosy patients and gives great importance to his patients' care. When Geetha falls in love with him, he marries her expecting that she would understand the hassles of his profession.

Dr. Siva

1975

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Thennangkeetru

1975

Sathyam poster
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Sathyam is a 1976 Tamil film directed by S. A. Kannan starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayachitra and Manjula Vijayakumar and Kamal Hassan. The film has Kamal Haasan playing the younger brother of Sivaji Ganesan.

Sathyam

1976

1960s · 5 titles