Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor.
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
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,
Rajinikanth
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and many others in the film industry), he has performed his comedy shows globally and the show performed exclusively for Dr. Apj 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
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, while he has also portrayed major roles in
Samuthirakani
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's ''
Poraali
''Poraali'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil language action thriller film written and directed by Samuthirakani, starring Sasikumar in the lead role. The film also featuring Telugu actor Naresh and Swati alongside Niveda Thomas, Vasundhara, Soori a ...
'' & ''
Nimirndhu Nil
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''. Gopi portrayed a television journalist in ''
Thodari
''Thodari'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action-romance film co produced, written and directed by Prabhu Solomon. It stars Dhanush and Keerthy Suresh, with D. Imman composing the film's music. Set on an express train, ''Thodari'' follows ...
'' (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
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matches, before working for professional players in the
Tamil Nadu Premier League
The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league contested in the state of Tamil Nadu in India and was formed in 2016 by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). It is played during July and August of every ye ...
. Gopi acted as a cricket commentator in the film ''Chennai 28'', again he acted in its sequel.
Filmography
As an actor
Webseries
As singer
In television
References
SONYLIV WEB SERIES MEME BOYS
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External links
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www.badavagopi.comBadava Gopion Moviebuff
Indian male film actors
Living people
Tamil male actors
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Male actors from Madurai
Tamil comedians
Tamil television presenters
Indian male comedians
21st-century Indian male actors
1973 births
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