Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor, known for his work in Tamil cinema.
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. 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. 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.
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. Gopi acted as a cricket commentator in the film Chennai 28, again he acted in its sequel.
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 film2016 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 Miss You Association secretary Uncredited 2025 Yolo 2026 L.S.S: Love Subscribe Share Carmeni Selvam Passenger
As singer Year Film Song Notes 2016 Rajini Murugan "Aaviparakkum Teakadai"
Television Year Title RoleNetwork Notes1999Galata SirippuPichai Galatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM2001PitchathibathiJaya TVSatire; spoof of Kaun Banega Crorepati2004Poi Alla Pottu KuduRaj TVSatire; spoof of Kadhai Alla Nijam2006EQJudge Vijay TVCollege cultural competition2007King Queen Jackfirst standup comedy show in Tamil2008Jodi No 1Contestant season 3201360 Nodi Are You Ready ?2019Adhu Enga Raja KaalamComputer science teacherEruma Saani2021Mr. and Mrs. ChinnathiraiContestantVijay TVseason 3Jungle ResortManagerEruma Saani2022Ill Thakka Saiya Vikram’s fatherMeme BoysProfessor Kadir SonyLIV2023 Accidental Farmer and CoPostman2026ResortUthamanJioHotstar
References
External links
www.badavagopi.com Badava Gopi on Moviebuff